THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SYSTEM
Illinois Athletic and Academic Strive Scholarship Application for 2026-2027
1. Name
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2. University Identification Number (UIN)*


3. Current address
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4. University and program/major in which you are currently enrolled
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5. Enrollment plans for academic year 2026-2027
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6. Class level for 2026-2027*







7. Cumulative (overall) GPA*


8. Please list the colleges or universities you have attended, dates attended, and degrees earned.

9. Please describe briefly (300 words or less for each section): (a) your recent academic achievements; (b) the role of athletics and scholarship in your personal development; and (c) your future athletic plans. Note that each part should be addressed separately.

a. Briefly describe your recent academic achievements.*

b. Briefly describe the role of athletics and scholarship in your personal development.*

c. Briefly describe what athletic endeavors you intend to pursue in the future.*

10. Recommendations
Please list the names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three persons (teachers, coaches and others who are not relatives or fellow athletes) who will submit recommendations on your behalf. At least one should be a current relationship. Two should be able to attest to your participation and achievements in amateur athletics; one should be able to attest to your scholastic endeavors. Emails will automatically be sent out to the email addresses given below with instructions on how to submit a recommendation. Recommendations must be received by 2/18/2026. (Previous applicants are requested to submit new recommendations from prior or new recommenders.)
Recommender 1
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Recommender 2
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Recommender 3
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11. Personal Background
In the space below, briefly describe up to five sports-related activities or accomplishments in amateur athletics during the past 12 months and the last 5 years. Please provide specific examples.
Last 12 Months
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Last 5 Years
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What do you consider to be your best athletic accomplishment?*
12. Please indicate where you learned of the Illinois Athletic and Academic Strive scholarship*:
 






In accordance with the requirements for the Strive Scholarship, I hereby certify that:

  1. I intend to continue participation in amateur athletics as a means toward personal, physical, and mental development;
  2. I intend to pursue athletic activities as an adjunct to career objectives rather than with professional athletic objectives.
  3. I hereby certify that the factual representations asserted on this application are true. I understand that any misrepresentations may forfeit my consideration for this scholarship.


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my right of access to the information contained in any recommendations.
my right of access to the information contained in any recommendations.