Barbara Rennels Roberts Scholarship

For students from Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, or Shelby counties. Requires letter of reference, 5-part essay.

Full description:
The selection committee shall apply the following criteria:

  1. The recipient(s) must be a full-time student, accepted to Eastern Illinois University.
  2. Financial need is a consideration.
  3. The recipient(s) must be a student in good academic standing.
  4. The recipient(s) must have graduated from a high school within Coles or the surrounding counties of Douglas, Edgar, Clark, Cumberland, Shelby, and Moultrie.
  5. The recipient(s) may be eligible to apply for, and receive, the award again.
  6. The recipient(s) must submit a letter of recommendation.
  7. The recipient(s) must be a full-time student.
  8. The award(s) shall be announced in the Spring Semester and paid in the Fall Semester.

Keywords: Allenville, Arcola, Arthur, Arthur, Ashmore, Atwood, Bethany, Brocton, Camargo, Casey, Charleston, Chrisman, Cowden, Dalton City, Dees, Findlay, Garrett, Gays, Greenup, Hazel Dell, Herrick, Hindsboro, Humboldt, Hume, Jewett, Kansas, Lerna, Lovington, Marshall, Martinsville, Mattoon, Metcalf, Moweaqua, Neoga, Newman, Oakland, Oconee, Paris, Redmon, Sigel, Stewardson, Strasburg, Sullivan, Toledo, Tower Hill, Tuscola, Vermilion, Villa Grove, Walla Walla, Westfield

Donor
Barbara Rennels Roberts Scholarship
Award
Varies
Department
Eastern Illinois University - General, Student Affairs
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload a letter of reference.
  2. Please upload an essay including 1) What are your academic achievements and educational plans, 2) Please list your extra-curricular or community activities, 3) How do you plan to finance the cost of college, 4) Who or what has influenced your decision to attend EIU and why, and 5) Please state in writing your intent to enroll at Eastern Illinois University.