One of the primary purposes of The Illini Moms Association at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is to support Illini students in pursuing their academic goals. Each spring, during our annual meeting of the Illini Moms, the Illini Moms Association awards several $ 1,000-$ 2,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate both merit and need, as determined by the Moms Association.
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Give a Scholarship in Honor of Your Mother or Mother-figure
Walker Remembers Her Mother With Named Scholarship
Coming soon. You'll learn about the rich history of the Walker family scholarship.
Why I Gave
When I first joined the Illini Moms Association, I knew that supporting the scholarship fund would be a passion of mine. As my twin daughters were the first in our family to attend UIUC, we were blown away by how exceptional their on-campus experience was. I also recognized that not many of their high school peers were choosing UIUC and I felt it was essential to spread the word about this fantastic opportunity in our home state.
Therefore, I looked up every local alum in our small town and asked them to crowdfund a scholarship with me. Of course, they were willing to help! These alums also had an amazing UIUC experience and hold their alma mater in high regard. It only took a few days, and my friends and community members had contributed enough to sponsor one scholarship.
In the spring, at the Illini Moms Annual Business meeting, I met the recipient of the Monmouth Scholarship, donated in honor of rural communities, like ours, to help promote the university and make enrollment more affordable.
Donating to the Illini Moms Scholarship Fund was the easiest and best decision I've made as a part of this board.
Stephanie S., Monmouth, IL
The Illini Moms Association is a 501 (c) (3) registered non-profit. All of your gifts are tax-deductible.