Following a $20,000 donation to Eastern by Wells Fargo, local high school students now have the opportunity to earn Community Ambassador Scholarships.
Wells Fargo announced the donation in early November.
According to a press release, this will help “no fewer than 11 local high school students” earn the scholarship to “continue their academic careers in east central Illinois” and Eastern.
“Wells Fargo Advisers is pleased to partner with EIU to provide academic opportunities for members of our local communities,” said Wells Fargo Advisers Branch Manager Gary Swearingen in a press release.
Eastern President David Glassman said in the release that Wells Fargo is helping to incentivize students who might be interested in coming to Eastern, but who might need financial assistance to do so.
“It’s wonderful to know these opportunities will benefit local students, and bolster the local economy in doing so,” he said.
Community Ambassador Scholarship application materials are due by March 15.
For more information the scholarship, those interested can contact Molly Button at [email protected] or (217) 581-2299 or the Office of Admissions at (877) 581-(2348) and [email protected].

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