Scholarship

Rural King Full-Ride Scholarship

Eastern Illinois University Original Source
Award

Up to $2,000

Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Rural King Full-Ride Scholarship is designed for Rural King employees or their dependents who are attending Eastern Illinois University. This last-dollar scholarship covers any remaining tuition and fees (up to the estimated costs for 15 credit hours) after other scholarships and awards have been applied, as well as room and board up to the all-access meal plan for on-campus residents. Recipients must demonstrate alignment with Rural King values including People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement. The scholarship requires full-time enrollment and is renewable for up to 4 years (8 semesters) with continuous full-time enrollment and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Recipients must have filed a FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application, been employed or have a parent employed at Rural King for at least 60 days, and have an Adjusted Gross Income of less than $100,000. If tuition, fees, room and board are already covered by other scholarships, recipients may receive $2,000 for remaining costs if there is room in their cost of attendance.

Duration Up to 49 mo
Renewable (4yr)
Decision Announced in Spring for following Fall and Spring disbursement

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Residency
United States
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Applications reviewed based on Rural King employment verification, demonstration of company values, financial need via FAFSA, and household income under $100,000

Additional benefits

  • housing

Restrictions

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