Scholarship

Gary and Jennifer Swearingen Scholarship

Eastern Illinois University Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Due today!
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Gary and Jennifer Swearingen Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students accepted to Eastern Illinois University. The scholarship gives preference to graduates from specific high schools in Illinois, prioritized in the following order: St. Michael Catholic School in Sigel, St. Anthony High School in Effingham, Teutopolis High School, Mattoon High School, and Neoga High School. Recipients must maintain good academic standing, and financial need is not a consideration. The scholarship is renewable, with recipients eligible to apply again provided they continue to meet the stated criteria. The award is announced in the Spring Semester and paid the following Fall/Spring Semester. Applicants must submit a personal statement detailing their academic achievements, educational plans, extra-curricular or community activities, and explaining who or what influenced their decision to attend Eastern Illinois University.

Renewable
Decision Announced in Spring Semester

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Restrictions

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