Lori James Memorial Scholarship

The following criteria must be met:
1. The recipient(s) must be a full-time student accepted to Eastern Illinois University.
2. Preference should be given to an incoming freshman.
3. The recipient(s) must have an overall GPA of 3.0 unless he/she can demonstrate that he/she is employed over 32 hours per week; then the recipient(s) may have an overall GPA of 2.5.
4. The recipient(s) must come from a single-parent household.
5. The recipient(s) must submit a one- page written statement addressing financial need for the scholarship.

This award shall be paid in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Donor
Lori James Memorial Scholarship
Award
Varies
Department
Eastern Illinois University - General, Office of Belonging, Access, and Engagement, Student Affairs
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you an incoming freshman?
  2. Are you employed over 32 hours per week?
  3. Do you come from a single-parent household?
  4. Please submit a one-page written statement addressing financial need for the scholarship.
  5. Please upload a letter of reference.