Robert L. and Amelia Louise Rivers Scholarship

Scholarship Eligibility

Robert L. and Amelia Louise Rivers Scholarship (up to $1,000)

Eligibility: The student must be a declared Economics major; have completed at least 60 hours of coursework, including at least 18 hours of economics, attained a minimum 3.0/4.0 grade point average in all UIUC economics/statistics courses, and attained a minimum 3.0/4.0 grade point average overall.

Application: Submit the scholarship application cover sheet, a résumé/CV, and a brief essay (250-500 words) addressing the question, “What distinguishes you as a student of economics?” Discuss why you find the subject of economics particularly compelling and the steps that you have taken beyond your classes to further your studies.
 

APPLY NOW - Deadline Sunday, March 29, 2026 (11:59pm)
 

Step 1: Application Cover Sheet: Fill out this scholarship application cover sheet (print or save document). This cover sheet must be submitted with your application materials.
Step 2: Email your application 
When emailing your application, you will include the application cover sheet, a résumé/CV, and required essay/s saved as 1 single file. Submitted file should be saved as Last Name, First Name.

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