Rayna Zirkelbach of Kampsville, a senior at Calhoun High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $13,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over four years.
The scholarship is awarded based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.
She is an undecided major who chose UIS because “it is a good academic school that is close to home.”
At Calhoun High School, she plays basketball, volleyball and softball.
All incoming UIS freshmen are eligible to apply for Lincoln Merit Scholarships. The amount awarded is based upon the incoming student’s ACT or SAT score. To receive $13,000 over four years, students must earn a 21 to a 23 on their ACT or a minimum of 1060 SAT and hold a minimum high school GPA of 3.75.
For more information on scholarships, contact the UIS Office of Financial Assistance at 217/206-6724 or email firstname.lastname@example.org. For a full list of scholarship opportunities, visit www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.