Illinois Scholarships
SAVE YOUR COLLEGE MONEY
Illinois has scholarships and grants to suit just about every type of student. However, what you will notice is that if you are a nurse, medical student or teacher, there are a number of attractive incentive programs designed to keep you studying and working within the state.
Hispanic Scholarships
Colleges are always looking to diversify their campuses and to make their schools more accessible to students of all ethnicities, economic backgrounds and religious beliefs. For this reason, many scholarships are restricted to minority students, Hispanics being one of them. That’s right, just being of Hispanic descent can make you eligible for scholarships and grants.
Asian Scholarships
College Funding is not that Elusive
The Asian American population is one of the fastest growing sectors of our population. Currently, Asian Americans account for around 5% of the population. And Asian American students boast the best college retention rates.
In light of this rapid population growth, as well as the interests of fair opportunities, many organizations want to offer scholarships and bursaries to Asian American students.
Prairie PROUD Celebration
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Diversity Center is excited to invite all graduating students and their allies to the inaugural Prairie PROUD Celebration. This inclusive event honors the diverse identities, cultures, and achievements of our graduates.
Scholarships
- African American Scholarships - Scholarships for Black Students with A-Z index Scholarships are listed below alphabetically.
- Asian Scholarships - Helpful tips on how to win and find Asian Scholarships.
- Hispanic Scholarships - Popular Hispanic Scholarship resources are provided along with spec
Other Programs
UIS Coalition Builders (National Coalition Building Institute)
The University of Illinois Springfield is in the process of becoming a campus affiliate of the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI). NCBI is an international non-profit leadership development network dedicated to the elimination of racism and other forms of oppression. Rooted in an understanding of individual, community, and systemic change, NCBI leaders work with public and private organizations to further:
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Previously known as Sangamon State University, the University of Illinois at Springfield acquired a reputation for providing personalized, top quality education for a public university price tag. The newest campus of the University of Illinois family emphasizes public affairs instruction, research, and service.
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For the Community
- NAACP Springfield Branch - This link leads to the Springfield NAACP Branch website, which serves to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons, while eliminating racial hatred and discrimination.
- Office of Access and Equal Opportunity- This link leads to the website for the Access and Equal Opportunity Office, which advocates a stro