The Sarah Bush Lincoln Scholarship is a new scholarship for local students majoring in Nursing in the EIU Traditional Program. It is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning that it covers any tuition or fees (including room and board) remaining after other scholarships and awards have been applied.
How do I qualify?
To qualify, you must:
This award will be announced in the Spring and disbursed the following Fall and Spring. Students may retain the award for a total of 4 years (8 semesters) if they remain continuously enrolled and meet admission and progression criteria for the EIU Nursing Traditional Program.
How do I apply?
Please go to http://eiu.academicworks.com and search for "Sarah Bush Lincoln Scholarship" to apply for the scholarship today. The deadline is in mid-January. Check your Panthermail for important notifications about your application. Finalists will be contacted in late January to schedule campus interviews in February.
How do I maintain full-time enrollment at EIU?
You must be registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours by the published census date policy each semester. Full-time enrollment is assumed until census date.