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.
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.
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.
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.
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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