Scholarships & Awards
100% of students will receive merit aid based on academic performance. You may also qualify for need-based institutional aid. Below are institutional scholarships and grants for which every admitted student has the opportunity to qualify. If you would like to find out more about the institutional aid the college provides to all incoming students, please get in touch with our Admissions Office.
2022 / 2023 Scholarships and Grants
Uniquely Eureka Award
Awarded to all full-time students upon admission to the college.
| Applicant | Scholarship Amount |
| All Admitted Students | Varied amounts |
Eureka Scholars Award
Academic award given based on your weighted cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
| Applicant | GPA | Scholarship Name/Amount |
| Transfers | 2.0 - 2.79 | Elm $ 3,000 |
| Freshmen | 2.25- 2.79 | Elm $ 3,000 |
| Freshmen & Transfers | 2.8 - 3.49 | Ivy $ 6,500 |
| Freshmen & Transfers | 3.5 - 3.89 | Maroon $ 8,000 |
| Freshmen & Transfers | 3.9+ | Gold $10,000 |
Eureka Opportunity Grant
Need-based award given to students who demonstrated a financial need per their EFC on their FAFSA (file FAFSA form at studentaid.gov)
| Applicant | EFC Score | Grant Amount |
| Need-based | $0 - $5,711 | $1,500 |
| Need-based | $5,712 - $20,000 | $1,000 |
Residential Grant
Awarded to all full-time students based on their residential status.
| Applicant | Grant Amount |
| Residential Applicant | $2,500 |
| Commuter Applicant | $1,000 |
Additional Grant Opportunities for All Students
Please read each grant description to determine if you would qualify for each one.
| Grant Name | Grant Amount | Qualifications |
| Family Grant | $500 | If you have siblings/parent and child concurrently enrolled. |
| Minister's Dependent Grant | $500 | If your parent(s) is a Disciples of Christ (DoC) Minister. |
| DoC Leadership Grant | $500 | If you are active in your youth ministry in the regional or general DoC Church |
| Legacy Grant | $1,000 | If you have parents or grandparents that attended and graduated from Eureka College in the past. |
The following awards are stackable, but are subject to caps of $14,870 (residential) and $12,370 (commuter): Uniquely Eureka Award, Eureka Scholars Award, Eureka Opportunity Grant, and Eureka Residential Grant.
The following awards are stackable and are not subject to the cap: Family Grant, DoC Minister's Dependent Grant, DoC Leadership Grant, and Legacy Grant.
Below is information on endowed scholarships you may qualify for and wish to pursue. Please contact ECscholarshipcommittee@eureka.edu for more information or application assistance.
Scholarship Opportunities at Eureka
The Uniquely Eureka Promise
The Uniquely Eureka Promise offers qualifying students the chance to receive a Bachelor's degree tuition free! Click here to read more about this opportunity.
Or contact an Admissions representative today at admissions@eureka.edu or call (309) 467-3721
EC Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to awards offered upon admission, Eureka College is pleased to offer endowed scholarships on an annual basis. These scholarships were established by individuals, including alumni, who care deeply about EC and its students.
Each year in January, the Scholarship Committee identifies all students eligible for endowed scholarships. The candidate pool will consist of all students in either one of the following categories:
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Students currently enrolled at EC and returning for fall with a minimum GPA of 2.25
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Incoming students who have already deposited at EC with a minimum high school GPA of 2.3
Because individual award criteria varies according to donor specifications, the Scholarship Committee will invite qualified faculty and staff to nominate recipients from the candidate pool. After reviewing nominations, the Scholarship Committee will select awardees and notify them by the end of spring semester each year. Scholarships will be applied to the student’s account the following year.
Please note that recipients of full-tuition awards through the Reagan, Disciples Leadership, Rigazio, Promise and Tuition Waiver programs are ineligible to receive these additional scholarships.
Barton Service Scholarship
The Barton Scholarship is a service scholarship in the amount of $1,500 awarded to one or more students who successfully complete 30 hours of service at Quest Charter Academy in Peoria, IL.
These service hours are to be completed during the application/selection semester and the award amount toward tuition reimbursement is paid at the beginning of the following semester. Apply Here
Illinois Valley Community College to Eureka College
The Steven W. Rigazio Schlolarship is a full-tuition scholarship that will be awarded to a student who completes his/her second year at Illinois Valley Community College and transfers to Eureka College to pursue their baccalaureate degree.
The scholarship will be renewable for a second consecutive year of study at Eureka College, based on satisfactory progress toward a degree
Scholarship Criteria:
- Academic Good Standing
- Good Character
- Positive Attitude
- Financial Need
- Recommendation of the President of Illinois Valley Community College
The recipient must apply for all appropriate federal or state grants and awards
Candidates, upon acceptance to Eureka College, please submit:
- A personal statement
- A letter of recommendation from the President of Illinois Valley Community College or his/her designee
No later than March 1.
Sauk Valley Community College to Eureka College
The Reagan Transfer Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship that will be awarded to a student who completes his/her second year at Sauk Valley Community College and transfers to Eureka College to pursue their baccalaureate degree.
The scholarship will be renewable for a second consecutive year of study at Eureka College, based on satisfactory progress toward a degree.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Academic Good Standing
- Good Character
- Positive Attitude
- Financial Need
- Recommendation of the President of Sauk Valley Community College
Candidates, upon acceptance to Eureka College, please submit:
- A personal statement
- A letter of recommendation from the President of Sauk Valley Community College or his/her designee
No later than March 1.
International Travel Scholarships
We are proud to offer financial assistance to Eureka College students looking to study abroad through the Straw International Study and Mission Fund and the Colorado International Scholarship for Study Abroad.
For more information and to fill out the scholarship application, click here.
Disciples of Christ Students
Eureka College provides grant and scholarship opportunities for members of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church.
