University of Evansville, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Partner to Guarantee Admission and $20,000 Scholarships

The University of Evansville is making it easier for Illinois community college students to finish a bachelor’s degree.

UE has partnered with Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, which includes Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Olney Central College in Olney, and Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Students who complete an associate degree with at least a 2.5 grade point average are guaranteed admission, along with scholarships starting at $20,000 a year.

Scholarships can reach $30,000 a year, depending on GPA.

Some programs, including music, theatre, nursing, engineering and computer science, have extra requirements.