EIU Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Sarah Bush Lincoln Scholarship

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Scholarship is a last-dollar award for local students admitted to the Traditional Nursing Program at Eastern Illinois University (EIU). It covers any remaining tuition, fees, and room and board after other scholarships and financial aid have been applied.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be admitted to EIU as a full-time incoming freshman

• Declare a major in Pre-Nursing

• Have a high school GPA of 3.30 or higher (on a 4.00 scale)

• Attend high school in, or reside in, one of the following Illinois counties: Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Moultrie, or Shelby

Application Process

To apply for the Sarah Bush Lincoln Scholarship, complete the online scholarship application at the link below:

https://www.eiu.edu/schoolofnursing/machform/view.php?id=36355

Please review all instructions carefully before beginning your application. Additional instructions are provided at the top of the application regarding how to request and submit required recommendations/references.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required application materials, including references, are submitted by the established deadline. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Applications are accepted between October 1st and December 1st. Finalist will be notified via Panthermail in early December to schedule in-person interviews. 

Award Details

Receipts will be notified no later than January 31st, with funds disbursed the following fall and spring semesters. The scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters (4 years), provided the student maintains continuous full-time enrollment and remains in good standing within the EIU Traditional Prelicensure BSN Nursing Program.