Rural King Online Scholarship

The Rural King Online Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship for Rural King employees and their dependents who are enrolled or planning to enroll in online programs at Eastern Illinois University. The scholarship covers remaining tuition and fees (up to 15 credit hours) after other scholarships and awards have been applied, with a typical minimum of $2,000 for remaining costs if tuition and fees are already covered. Recipients must demonstrate alignment with Rural King values including People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement. Applicants must have been employed at Rural King for at least 60 days, have an Adjusted Gross Income below $100,000, and have filed a FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years (8 semesters) with continuous enrollment in a minimum of 3 credit hours and maintenance of a 2.5 GPA. The award is announced in the Spring and disbursed in the following Fall and Spring semesters, with final calculations made after Count Day.