Scholarships in College Sophomore

Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be studying in an area of art, creative writing, dance, music, theater. Audition or portfolio review and admission to the university required.

 

Psychology Club Undergraduate-Scholars Cind Sprague Grant

Award: $200, Deadline: October 15; March 15

 

Raymond Joseph Statny Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must be a full-time student, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, participate in intramural or intercollegiate athletics, and submit an essay describing career goals.

 

Women Aloud

Award: $250, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must be a women's studies major or minor, submit an essay discussing the importance of women's studies and a letter of reference.

 

Diana Balmori Award

Award: $500, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must be a women's studies major or minor. Essay discussing goals and role as an activist and letter of reference required.

 

Association of Investment Management and Research (AIMR) Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: October 6

Applicant must be registered into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and enrolled for the Level 1 exam.

 

Lucy Wing Memorial Fund

Award: -, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must be enrolled in a program under direction of the Counseling and Psychological Services Department and must have completed or contributed to a research project of outstanding quality.

 

Class of 1953 Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must demonstrate promise and commitment to the field of education and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Father Robert E. Hall Memorial Scholarship

Award: $550, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must demonstrate commitment to community service and volunteer work and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Greta O'Brien Murabito Scholarship

Award: $470, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

 

Hazel F. Hewitt Scholarship

Award: $875, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

 

Adeline B. Storckman Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must demonstrate academic success.

 

Alumni Legacy Grant

Award: -, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be the child or grandchild of alumna/alumni who have a degree from the college.

 

R. Lee Martin Award

Award: $1,022, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and submit an essay discussing the importance of teachers.

 

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be the child of an alumnus of the College. Freshman applicants must have minimum 3.5 high school GPA and minimum ACT composite score of 26; transfer students must have 3.3 college GPA.

 

David A. Campbell Memorial Fund

Award: $200, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must have a minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrate promise in field, possess excellent critical thinking skills, and minor in athletic coaching or health science.

 

Carlotta L. Hamm Award

Award: $100, Deadline: April 15

 

Department of Technology Memorial Fund

Award: $455, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Robert Davis Helsby Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need and promise/commitment to technology required.

 

Boone County Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a resident of Boone County, MO, and demonstrate involvement in community service. Minimum 3.1 GPA or GED equivalent and a minimum composite ACT score of 22 (SAT Reasoning equivalent) required.

 

Canadian Tuition Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be a Canadian student who enrolls full-time.

 

Stephen and Ann Coco Graduate Scholarship

Award: $2,740, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must be recommended by the department.

 

Class of 1939 Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must demonstrate academic promise.

 

Dorothy Heinkel Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must demonstrate academic promise.

 

Helen Bohmer Daly Memorial Research Award

Award: -, Deadline: February 13

 

Helen B. Daly Quest Award for Scientific Research

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 13

 

International Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be a new freshman or transfer international student. Selection based upon TOEFL and SAT Reasoning/ACT scores and cumulative secondary school GPA.

 

Silver Citizen Discount

Award: -, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be at least 65 years of age.

 

Danforth Language Fund

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate at Eastern Illinois University.

 

Edward J. Bloustein & Urban Scholars Award

Award: $950, Deadline: October 15

Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement based upon secondary school records and junior year SAT scores. Applicants from economically distressed areas may qualify for Urban Scholars based on class rank and GPA. Applicants must be NJ residents for at least 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment. Must be registered with selective service (if applicable). Must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Applicants do not apply directly to this program. They must be nominated by their high school.