Donor-Funded Institutional Scholarships
The application for our donor-funded scholarships will open in early November. One application is used to apply for various scholarships including Study Away, Cap Honors, Music, Athletics and more! A variety of student populations can apply - first-time freshmen, continuing, transfer, international, online, and graduate students. The link to access this application is here: UIS Institutional Scholarship Application. Students need a NetID and password to login to the application.
Students will have until Friday February 14, 2025, at 12:00pm CST (noon) to apply. Students should anticipate spending about 30-45 minutes to complete their application. This estimated time frame does not include the narrative and upload portions.
Please note that it is highly recommended that all students eligible to complete the FAFSA should submit the application prior to the scholarship deadline, if possible. Aside from other aid eligibility, many scholarships consider whether the student has financial need.
Each year, hundreds of scholarships are available through our university alumni and friends. It is through their kindness and generosity that this funding assistance is possible. Just over $1,000,000 was awarded to about 300 UIS students for the 2024-2025 academic year!
| GeNERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Early November | Scholarship Application Available |
| December- February | Complete the FAFSA® or Illinois Alternative Application (if applicable) |
| February 14, 2025 (noon) | Scholarship Application Deadline |
| Late Spring - Mid Summer | Award Notifications (sent via UIS email) are ongoing until all scholarships are claimed |
- Scholarship application assistance from the Learning Hub is available here and includes guidance on how to write your personal essay or narrative.
- Any student that is selected for a donor-funded scholarship will be required to write a Thank You Letter. This letter must be submitted and processed through the Office of Financial Assistance before the funds are applied to the student's account. Thank You Letter Guidelines