The University of Illinois Springfield invites new international transfer students to apply for merit-based scholarships awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, for the 2018/2019 academic year.
Approximately 169 scholarships worth more than $350,000 will be available for UIS students for the 2018-2019 academic year.
UIS is always looking for qualified students from around the country. They frequently review grant offerings to ensure they serve a geographically diverse population.
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Merit awards are also available for international students. They are awarded upon admission and can be renewed for up to four years as long as the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA. They can also be awarded to IEP students for use when they begin their undergraduate program. Exchange students are not eligible.
Worth of Award
- 3.00 to 3.49 GPA will receive $2,000
- 3.50 to 3.74 GPA will receive $3,000
- 3.75 to 4.00 GPA will receive $4,000
Eligibility
- Must have a qualifying cumulative grade point average
- Must have 30 transfer hours by entry to UIS
- Must be fully admitted and enrolled in a degree-seeking program
- Must be enrolled in an on-campus program (online programs are not eligible)
- Students already holding a Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. students seeking a second Bachelor’s Degree) are not eligible
- Must have valid FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Assistance by the first day of classes
- Must have official final transcripts received by the Office of Admissions by the start of classes
- Your admissions application will serve as the scholarship application
- Renewable for up to three years with an institutional GPA of 3.0 or better.
How to Apply
- You can apply at any time using the online application.
- Applying for UIS Merit Scholarships.
Deadline:Â Applications close on 15th February 2018
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