University Scholars
The University Scholarship is one of our most prestigious merit-based scholarships available for incoming freshmen. The selection process for University Scholars is conducted through the Office of Admissions. Once University Scholars are selected, University College administers the support and enrichment program.
Valued at a minimum of $6,000 per year, the University Scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters if participants enroll each semester full-time (12+ hours) and maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA at the completion of each academic year. The minimum value of the scholarship is $24,000.
University College continues to provide enrichment support for select cohorts of University Scholars. The University Scholarship is one of the most prestigious merit-based scholarships available for incoming freshmen. University College supports scholars who entered the University in Fall 2019 and prior. Scholars entering the university for Fall 2020 and after receive support through the Honors program.
Honors Program
The Honors Program supports scholars who entered the University for Fall 2020 and after. Honors program information can be found at Honors.IllinoisState.edu.