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Eureka College
Eureka, United States- Illinois
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University description (as per official university website)
Eureka College was founded in 1855 by anti-slavery activists affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Eureka maintains its church affiliation today, while welcoming students of all backgrounds and faiths.
Enrollment is just under 760 students. While most are from Illinois, the students also come from states coast to coast and from several other countries.
Eureka offers more than 50 majors, pre-professional programs, and other programs of study.
At Eureka you may select your major or program from a field of over 30 different areas of study and may work toward a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS). The academic programs are flexible enough to allow you to pursue the exact area of your major or a general program that will lead you to your career goals. Most Eureka College academic majors require from eight to twelve courses in the major field.
Eureka's tree-lined campus has 112 acres with 24 buildings, including two featured on the National Register of Historic Places.
Eureka, Illinois is a peaceful residential community of 5,000 located centrally between Peoria and Bloomington/Normal. It is only 20 minutes to each. Chicago is only two hours away and St. Louis three hours.
FINANCIAL -aid
Eureka administers millions of dollars of financial assistance every year, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study awards (campus jobs). Most of the students - 90% - qualify for financial aid.
Scholarships & Grants
merit-based financial assistance
Eureka College provides merit-based financial assistance. These forms of financial assistance are all in addition to the extensive system of state and federal financial aid programs.
Over 90% of the students receive financial assistance. All merit scholarships are renewable provided the recipient maintains the appropriate grade point average as stated in the College's "Statement of Satisfactory Progress".
Eureka Scholarships -
THE RONALD W. REAGAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Six fellowships are awarded to first-time freshmen based on leadership, service, and academic excellence. Up to full tuition
DURWARD SANDIFER MENTORSHIP
Beginning with entering freshman only, all full-time students who meet the following criteria will be awarded a Sandifer Mentorship (a mentorship anywhere in the world as approved by the Mentorship Director):
- 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of the sophomore year at Eureka College
- established record of leadership while at Eureka College
- established record of service while at Eureka College |
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Scholarships
Junior Fulbright Program
United States
Ford Foundation International Fellows Program
Worldwide
Rotary Fellowships
Global Network of Community Volunteers
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| Student grants |
The Julia Briggs Award 2009
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The Ogston Postgraduate Music Scholarship
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NEW HALL GRADUATE RESEARCH FUND
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British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG)
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School of Biology Undergraduate International Scholarship
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Automatic Postgraduate Bursaries
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Returning Students
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Antiquarian Booksellers Association Award
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Senator James H. Donovan Memorial
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AFSCME/UNCF/Harvard University LWP Union Scholars Program 2009
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Dean s Awards
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