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Talent Awards

Discover how your interests and passions could earn you up to $1,000 per year with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s Talent Awards.

Show off what makes you you — and get rewarded for it!

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is excited to offer Talent Awards, an opportunity for incoming students to earn extra money for college simply by sharing their interests and passions. Eligible students may receive a $1,000 award, renewable for up to four years for first-year students and two years for transfers.

How It Works

Your unique talents help shape life at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, and we want to recognize that. To be considered for a Talent Award, all you need to do is complete the Interests and Activities section in your MyÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ account.

Log in to MyÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ

Visit your MyÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ profile and fill out the Interests and Activities section with both what you’ve done in the past and what you hope to get involved in at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

Share what you enjoy

You don’t have to be a pro or have years of experience. Just tell us what you love to do! Your responses help us connect you with opportunities that fit your interests and allow ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ departments and student organizations to reach out to you directly.

What Counts as a Talent?

Pretty much anything you’re excited about! Examples include:

Why It Matters

By sharing your interests, you help us match you with the right people, programs, and opportunities — and you may even qualify for a Talent Award based on what you bring to campus.

Take a moment to update your MyÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ profile today. Your talents could help your college experience pay off in more ways than one!

Update Your Interests & Activities

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Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Student Services Building - East Wing
217-581-6405
Fax: 217-581-6422
finaid@eiu.edu