Scholarship

Barbara Rennels Roberts Scholarship

Eastern Illinois University Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Due today!
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Barbara Rennels Roberts Scholarship is awarded to full-time students accepted to Eastern Illinois University who are from Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, or Shelby counties. The scholarship considers financial need and requires recipients to be in good academic standing. Recipients must have graduated from a high school within the specified counties and may apply for the award again in subsequent years. The selection process requires submission of a letter of recommendation and a comprehensive 5-part essay covering academic achievements, educational plans, extra-curricular activities, college financing plans, influences on choosing EIU, and intent to enroll. The award is announced in the Spring Semester and paid in the Fall Semester.

Renewable
Decision Announced in Spring Semester

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Residency
United States
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

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Review process

Selection committee reviews applications based on full-time enrollment, financial need, academic standing, and geographic eligibility from specific Illinois counties.

Restrictions

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