Cathy Acevedo began her career at Illinois in the Counseling Center, where she provided outreach programs to students of color, and it was this dedication that awarded her the 2003 Student Affairs Outstanding Staff Award. From the Counseling Center, she became an Associate Dean in the Office of the Dean of Students where she coordinated diversity programs and initiatives and worked closely with students to promote and fund multicultural programming. She was an instrumental part of the establishment of Latino Family Day at Illinois, serving as its founding chair.

Dean Acevedo was also an active member of the Champaign community, serving as a Sunday school teacher at St. Patrick Church and devoting time to the annual "Christmas Coats for Kids" program in the Champaign school district.

One award will be given to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated interest in the advancement of Latino(a) issues and concerns. Preference will be given to high school graduates from Illinois who have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will have the opportunity to work with La Casa Cultural Latina to assist in meeting its mission and goals.

Associate Dean of Students Jean F. Hill was renowned for her commitment to students facing especially difficult problems during her 28 years of service. She was particularly committed to students form under-represented populations. Former students, friends and colleagues established this award upon her retirement in 1986 to honor her many contributions to the University.

Two awards recognize exceptional seniors from under-represented populations who have demonstrated outstanding campus leadership and overcome significant personal obstacles to earn their degrees.

Joseph Smith began his career at the University in 1964. In 1978, he was named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Director of Affirmative Action, and Associate Professor of English. Mr. Smith worked towards creating a culturally diverse campus climate that offered educational opportunities to all students. This award was established by his colleagues to honor him as he retired.

One award is presented to an undergraduate, graduate or professional student, or a registered student organization, who/that has developed an effective and sustaining activity toward interracial or cultural understanding and an appreciation through outside-classroom experiences.

The purpose of the award is to promote the educational value of racial/cultural diversity among students.

As an Illinois student, Irene Pierson was active in many organizations and was the first female president of the Student Senate. She served as the Social Director of the Illini Union from 1940-1963. At the 25th Anniversary Reunion of the Illini Union Board in 1966, she was honored by the establishment of this award.

One award recognizes an outstanding junior who has demonstrated excellence in student activities, leadership and academics.

Willard Broom’s dedication to students is truly what he is remembered for by students, alumni and co-workers alike. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1972 and began his exemplary career serving students by advising numerous student groups. He directed orientation programs for new students and the first student leadership conference. Later, he served as Director of Student Activities. Along with Willard’s responsibility in the Dean of Students office, he taught a leadership class, Ed Psych199, for more than 20 years.

This scholarship is awarded to a senior student.

A member of the Class of 1987, Victoria Lynn Merkel was known for her energy, creativity and genuine care for others. She was very active in the Greek system and her sorority. She served on the Illini Union Board and was elected Ma-Wan-Da and Senior 100 prior to her accidental death in her senior year. This award was established in her memory by her parents and family.

This scholarship is awarded to a senior student.

The Chicago Illini Club is a regional affiliate of the University of Illinois Alumni Association. With more than 50,000 alumni in the greater Chicagoland area, the Club promotes the welfare of the University by demonstrating loyalty to the institution and supporting its educational purposes. In keeping with these goals, the Club established an endowment for the Excellence in Leadership Award and supports the James Newton Matthews Scholars program.

This scholarship is awarded to a senior student.

Stanley R. Levy served the University for more than 28 years until his retirement in 1996.  During 15 years as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Levy nurtured student leaders and their activities in unprecedented ways. Lunch Bunch, the Student Leadership Awards, and the Office of Volunteer Programs are just a few of the opportunities conceived and initiated during his tenure. These scholarships were established by alumni, former student leaders, and friends to honor Dr. Levy. 

Two scholarships are awarded to junior or senior students who hold significant leadership positions on campus - positions with the potential for shaping the development of the students’ roles and responsibilities, while contributing to the quality of life of the campus. Sophomores and juniors must hold a leadership position within a registered student organization for the upcoming academic year. 

Examples are Illini Union Board officers, student trustee, student government execs, editors of the Daily Illini, chairpersons of the respective college councils, Student Alumni Association, major RSO presidents and Greek officers.  

Financial need is a requirement for selection as it is the donors’ intent these scholarships enable students to take leadership roles, they might otherwise have to decline due to the necessity of financing their own educational expenses. 

The recognition includes a scholarship that will be applied directly to the student's financial aid package. Seniors will receive the scholarship applied to their financial aid package spring semester; sophomores and juniors will receive per semester stipend for the upcoming academic year. 

Susan Teegarden Morrison was an alumna of Illinois, receiving her bachelor's degree in journalism in 1959 and her master's degree in home economics in 1961.  She was active as a student leader in many areas, including Mortar Board, Alpha Lambda Delta, Delta Gamma and several positions in student government. Her most distinguished student leadership position was serving as the first female president of the Illini Union Board. 

Two scholarships are awarded to sophomore or junior students who hold significant leadership positions on campus - positions that contribute to the quality of life for U of I students. It is expected that the recipients will also hold a leadership position for the following academic year. 

The recognition includes a scholarship that will be applied directly to the student's financial aid package for the following school year.

Full award name: Renee Romano Student Leadership Award & Esther Caldwell and Ruth Caldwell Hussey Quasi Endowment Fund in Honor of Vice Chancellor Renee Romano

Dr. Renée Romano served as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2006–2017. During that time, her dedication to the learning experience of students outside the classroom at the University of Illinois, and her relentless commitment to diversity and inclusion, experiential learning, and leadership opportunities left an indelible mark on this campus. Her initiatives created a sense of belonging and a community ethic of care, while building real world skills, that support the academic mission of the University.

The Renée Romano Student Leadership Scholarship recognizes an undergraduate student who exemplifies authentic leadership and has contributed a personal legacy of impact, especially with programs, projects, efforts, or activities that benefits women students and contributes to a campus community ethic of care, much like Dr. Romano during her tenure at Illinois.

The Renée Romano Student Leadership Scholarship is supported by Student Affairs alumni in part by the Esther Caldwell and Ruth Caldwell Hussey Fund in honor of Vice Chancellor Romano.

The recognition includes a scholarship and will be applied directly to the student's financial aid package. Seniors will receive the scholarship applied to their financial aid package spring semester; sophomores and juniors will receive per semester stipend for the upcoming academic year.

Patricia E. Askew came to the University in 1988 and served as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1994 until her retirement in August 2005. Among her other passions, she was recognized for her commitment in addressing alcohol, other drug, and traffic safety problem prevention efforts. A strong champion of student leadership development, Mrs. Askew spearheaded the development of Illinois Leadership™, a multi-faceted leadership development program.

One award is presented to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership on campus and who has been instrumental in creating or enhancing a registered student organization.

The Edith and Harry Darby Foundation was established to honor Senator and Mrs. Darby.  Senator Darby received his bachelor's degree in 1917 and master's degree in 1929 from the University, both in mechanical engineering.  While at Illinois, he served as junior councilman and then president of the Illinois Union, an organization whose primary purpose was to raise funds for the construction of a student union building. He was also a member of Sachem and served on several campus-wide committees. 

Up to two scholarships shall be awarded to junior or senior students based firstly on outstanding academic merit and secondly upon high achievement and excellence in campus leadership. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Students must have completed two academic years of coursework at the University of Illinois.  Must be enrolled in 15 or more credit hours.

It is expected these students will also hold a leadership position for upcoming academic year.  The recognition includes a scholarship and will be applied directly to the student's financial aid package for the upcoming year.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) supports leadership opportunities on campus. Illinois alumni employed with P&G continue to value the leadership skills acquired during their college years at the University of Illinois, skills that have helped them contribute to their company and community.

This scholarship is awarded to a senior student.

Joshua Grafton, a member of the Class of 1983, was a special student in the life of the University. He led efforts to revitalize Homecoming and was a founder of the Student Alumni Association. Joshua led with vision and continued being a highly creative and inspirational leader after he graduated. Upon his death in 1989, his family and friends chose to create this scholarship to continue the spirit that guided Joshua’s life.

Three scholarships recognize undergraduate sophomores who have demonstrated outstanding creativity, initiative and potential in their extracurricular activities. Financial need is one component taken into consideration for selection.

This award was established by John F. Williams in honor of his late wife, Barbara Seaquist Williams, the former treasurer of the U.S. Tennis Association and a very active volunteer as an Illinois student in the late 1940s. A 1949 graduate of the University, Barbara was truly dedicated to volunteerism and the effects and rewards it provided to the University and the community. She served as a volunteer for many programs and events while maintaining a commitment to a number of student organizations.

Two awards recognize female juniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership while maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0). The successful nominee has made a significant positive impact on the quality of University programs, services and/or activities. This nominee has also shown creativity and community awareness in their work.

2024

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Ysbelle Pinpin
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Ava Splear
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Monse Gonzalez-Gutierrez
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Josie Thannert
DCP Scholarship, Kexin Wang
DCP Scholarship, Frank Gong
DCP Scholarship, Yu Wan
DCP Scholarship, Weimo Song
DCP Scholarship, Ying Chen
DCP Scholarship, Xixi Chen
DCP Scholarship, Zey Jin
DCP Scholarship, Xinyun Zhang
DCP Scholarship, Bowen Zhang
DCP Scholarship, Eric Cai
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Ysbelle Pinpin
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Abigail Keasler
Irene Pierson Award, Ishita Jadon
Jean F. Hill Award, Malika Sampson
Jean F. Hill Award, Ruth Vazquez
Joseph H. Smith Award, Jason Mascarenhas
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship, Yerin Yun
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship, Katie Zobus
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Ysbelle Pinpin
Proctor and Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Aaryaman Patel
Renée Romano Leadership Scholarship, Juan David Campolargo Hoyos
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Malika Sampson
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Juan David Campolargo Hoyos
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Jason Mascarenhas
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Daniel Patton
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Malika Sampson
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Jarvis Williams
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Monse Gonzalez-Gutierrez

2023

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Abigail Keasler
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Iyanla Smith
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Lithzuly Pizano
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Julia Arciola
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Alexandra Gergova
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Paris Souza
Irene Pierson Award, Liz Soellner
Jean F. Hill Award, Kyra Robinson
Jean F. Hill Award, Leena Lukose
Joseph H. Smith Award, Banafsheh Amiri
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Bilal Karim
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Sylvia E
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Haihley Connors
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Tianyun Zhang
Renée Romano Leadership Scholarship, Aarthi Balaji
Stan Sutherland Leadership Award, Kristian Robbins
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Mariama Mwilambwe
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Lucas Seibold
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Zolzaya Byambasu
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Lillian Bak
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Serena Mitchell
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Asia-Patrice Zanders
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Annika Koester

2022

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Emily Smith
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Hanifa Mohammed
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Ines Garcia-Valdivia
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Elizabeth Garcia
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Lauren Noisette
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Tara Leininger
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Grace Huberty
Jean F. Hill Award, Khaliyah Davis
Jean F. Hill Award, Selena Salgado-Espino
Joseph H. Smith Award, Kitan Akinosho
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Irene Park
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Catherine Koterba
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Olivia Vamos
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Rebecca Riekki
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Kyle Freehill 
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Maria Maring
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Ksenia Polyarskaya
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Ryan Leshock
Renée Romano Leadership Scholarship, Grace Johnson
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Zainab Umardeen
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Matthew Wong
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Bhavya Pardasani
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Emma Kuhns
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Anthony Valiaveedu
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Muskaan Sawhney
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Fredy Quevedo Jr.

2021

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Daniella Di Stefano
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Melody Leung
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Ashley Serna
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Jennifer Villanueva
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Jessica Angel
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Muskaan Sawhney
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Ria Ravi
Irene Pierson Award, Tara Entezar
Jean F. Hill Award, Courtney Ketchum
Jean F. Hill Award, Shayla Hall
Joseph H. Smith Award, Roli Sharma
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Natalie Wess
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Gloria-Marianna Escobar
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Hadiya Jagroop
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Jessica Streepy
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Kevin Garcia
Renée Romano Leadership Scholarship, Oviya Sougoumarane
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Rose Chiodo
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Louis Sommesi
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Karly Miller
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Ivana Garcia
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Anna Lane
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Tommy Yang

2020

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Erin Sahm
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Emma Riedl
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Ana Bermeo
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Sarah Gardner
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Zachery Becker  
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Krishnapriya Gourishetty
Irene Pierson Award, Joseph Fahey
Jean F. Hill Award, Deniz Namik
Jean F. Hill Award, Venice Gonzalez
Joseph H. Smith Award, Saheli Sheth
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Asiel Di Bartolomeo
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Janessa Pacete
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Ashley Tovar-DeLeon 
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Elizabeth Murphy
Renée Romano Leadership Scholarship, Mercedes Heredia Ferran
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Elizabeth Guerrero 
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Lizette Mendoza-Hernandez
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Citlalli Ruiz
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Jonah Messinger 
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Muskaan Sawhney
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Michelle Brown
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Julia Greuel

2019

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Michelle Cheung  
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Xochtil Esparza
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Madison Wilson
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Samrudhi Joshi  
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Mark Prakash
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Caren Zeng
Irene Pierson Award, Seren Liu
Jean F. Hill Award, Amy Devitt
Jean F. Hill Award, Annika Kulkarni 
Joseph H. Smith Award, Saheli Sheth
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Victoria Heredia-Ferran
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Adam Peterson
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Maria Sabeva
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Sara Araghi 
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Kelly Fahey
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Bryan Wong
Renée Romano Leadership Scholarship, Meghan Mokate
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Tremaine Harris 
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Isabella Rose Marquez
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Elizabeth Murphy
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Jessica Austriaco
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Armando Sanchez-Monsivais

2018

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Cherlora Williamson 
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Eduardo Martinez
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Brent Blackwell
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Abby Gaffner  
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Meghan Mokate
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Thomas Cyberski
Irene Pierson Award, Alexis Simmons
Jean F. Hill Award, Nancy Perez-Flores
Jean F. Hill Award, Rubi Conchas Lopez 
Joseph H. Smith Award, Amber Floyd
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Alexandrea Guiritan
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Mikala Irby
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Anastasia Velliotis
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Mary Demertzis
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Rachel Storm
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Ahsan Ali
Renée Romano Leadership Scholarship, Namitha Somayaji
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Vanessa Kalinowska 
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Shrey Maheshwari
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, David Pollak
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Jennifer Vargas
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Thomas Poole

2017

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Francesca Fridman
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Hannah Gutierrez
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Michele Favela
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Justin Lien
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Samuel LeRoy
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Thomas Dowling
Irene Pierson Award, Kareem Al-Qadi
Jean F. Hill Award, Marielle Dickens
Jean F. Hill Award, Bethany Britton
Joseph H. Smith Award, Vanessa Garcia
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Brett Cohen
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Nia Gipson
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Macy Bauer
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Ashley Armstrong
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Justin Lien
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Susmitha Kowligy
Renée Romano Leadership Scholarship, Namitha Somayaji
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Jesse Wilson
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Jill Nicklas
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Casey Walker
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Kevin Cheng
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Hannah Jarman
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Liam McHugh

2016

Argonne Hispanic/Latino Club Scholarship, Elena C. Montoto
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Priscilla Monsivais
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Megha Mathur
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Mateo Hurtado
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Nicholas L. Tarleton
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Katie Mummah
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Riannon Szofer
Irene Pierson Award, Moisés Gabriel Contreras
Jean F. Hill Award, Anacecilia Luna
Jean F. Hill Award, Subria A. Whitaker
Joseph H. Smith Award, Aline Treiger Sredni
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Erika Perez
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Ines Andrade
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Ari Pence
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Jaylin McClinton
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Melinda Holmes
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Kyra Grant 
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Renee Tillman
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Kimberly Sam
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Isabel Rose Kadiri
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Kip J. Kuster
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Sarah Wright
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Jaylin D. McClinton

2015

Argonne Hispanic/Latino Club Scholarship, Armando Sanchez
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Monisha Shah
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Samantha Susan George
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Viridiana Luna
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Jasmin Patron Vargas
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Ivy Hernandez Delgado
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Keerthana Hogirala
Irene Pierson Award, Matthew Hill
Jean F. Hill Award, Oladobe Oladeinde
Jean F. Hill Award, James Michael Tandaric
Joseph H. Smith Award, Laqueishia Cummins
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Gabriela Garay
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Moises Gabriel Contreras
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Sonya Dave
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Amanda Hwu
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Mitchell Dickey
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Michael Latoria
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Sarah Elizabeth Wright
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Sakshi Srivastava
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Victoria Cross 

2014

Argonne Hispanic/Latino Club Scholarship, Mike Guevara
Argonne Hispanic/Latino Club Scholarship, Viridiana Luna
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Megan Barnes
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Katrina Halfaker
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Adrianna Gonzalez
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Neil Hernandez
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Marika Nell 
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Stephanie Wong
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Xiaoxuan "Lily" Chen
Irene Pierson Award, Nina Youssefnia
Jean F. Hill Award, Ashley McClellan 
Jean F. Hill Award, Pablo Lopez
Joseph H. Smith Award, Kelsey LeFevour
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Heather Guetterman
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Krishna Somayajula
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Nga Le
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Heather Guetterman
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Maxwell Colon
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Natalie Elliot 
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Edward Vaughn
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Sonya Dave
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Lance Langer
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Janet Lee
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Justin Ostrowski

2013

Argonne Hispanic/Latino Club Scholarship, Javier Lopez
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Courtney Kramer
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Marika Nell
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Ariel Wang 
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Mercedes G. González
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Arturo Romo
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Dana Edwards
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Michael P. Allensworth
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Matthew Campion
Irene Pierson Award, Matthew Macomber
Irene Pierson Award, Kelsey McGrath
Jean F. Hill Award, Kasandra Swanigan
Jean F. Hill Award, Sammy Park
Joseph H. Smith Award, Julian R. Ignacio
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Jennifer Bowley
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Kaitlyn Booe
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Ryan Gant
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Jenny Na
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Jordan Hughes
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Rose-Ann U. Aragon
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Alyssa Niemark
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Sean Sullivan
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, William Sterrett
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Nishant Makhijani
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Alexander Senetar
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, James T. Maskeri
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Kevin Wolz

2012

Argonne Hispanic/Latino Club Scholarship, Melissa Morales
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Sara Salmon
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Samantha Kocher
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Ann Zuzuly 
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Melody Cruz
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Kenneth Thompson
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Akash Shah
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, James Maskeri
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Timothy Lewis
Irene Pierson Award, David Pileski
Irene Pierson Award, Emily Malamud
Jean F. Hill Award, Christopher Cole
Jean F. Hill Award, Macy Brusich
Joseph H. Smith Award, Kimberly Mok
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Katie Neville
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Joshua Ericks
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Nishant Makhijani
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Regina Hinders
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Sara Khosravinasr
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Eric Gobst
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Amy Allen
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Kimberly Jones, Jr.
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, LaDarius Dupree
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Kevin Kho
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Emily Cross
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Brianna Anderson
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Jordan Hanford
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Paul Stanton
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Brian Chin

2011

Argonne Hispanic/Latino Club Scholarship, Ricardo Albarran
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Regina Dentzman
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Kirsten Musetti
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Alexis Reitman
Cathy Acevedo Memorial Scholarship, Melody Cruz
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Stephanie Baker
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Junmin Luo
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Shikhank Sharma
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Paul Stanton
Irene Pierson Award, David Pileski
Irene Pierson Award, Emily Malamud
Jean F. Hill Award, Jessica Hall
Jean F. Hill Award, Christian Ramirez
Joseph H. Smith Award, Kimberly Mok
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Katie Neville
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Joshua Ericks
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Nishant Makhijani
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, James Allen
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Tholani Hlongwa
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Sara Salmon
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Octavio Patino
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Kimberly Jones, Jr.
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Esmeralda Rosales
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Brianna Anderson
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Vanessa Mathews
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Sha'terika Perkins
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Conor Canaday
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Jenna Chavka
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, David Olsen

2010

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Caitlin Collins
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Dominique Robinson
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Jennifer Sullivan
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Lisa Alvin
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Kamil Stelmach
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Sarah Virani
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Shilpa Viswanath
Irene Pierson Award, Janani Vigneswaran
Jean F. Hill Award, Kevin Fritz
Jean F. Hill Award, Phillip Young
Joseph H. Smith Award, Alternative Spring Break
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Andrew Gentile
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Nneka Howell
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Bruce Harrison
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Nelly Montenegro
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Grant Reed
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Kevin Collins
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Jennifer Allspach
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Lauren Reader
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Amy Allen
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Jake Armbrust 
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, Illini Medical Screening Society
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, Hope for Vision at UIUC
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, Community Informatics Club
University of Illinois Loyalty Award for Exceptional Alumni Service, Frank Roque '81 LAS
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Kaytlin Reedy
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Meagan Appleman

2009

Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Erica McKinney
Barbara Seaquist Williams Leadership Award, Alessandra Musetti
Chicago Illini Club Excellence in Leadership Award, Sarah Losh
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Ashton Clark
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Roveiza Ifran
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Manuel Colón
Edith and Harry Darby Leadership Scholarship, Trente Blonski
Irene Pierson Award, Ross Good
Jean F. Hill Award, Ernest Crim
Jean F. Hill Award, Richard Persaud
Joseph H. Smith Award, Connie Chuang
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Cynthia Ledesma
Joshua L. Grafton Scholarship Award, Jonathan Naber
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Ashley Soriano
Mom's Association Humanitarian Award, Zenobia Ravji
Patricia E. Askew Leadership Award, Miguel Guerra 
Proctor & Gamble Excellence in Leadership Award, Bryan Kapicka
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Emily Parrott
Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship, Matt Reschke
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Ann Klaus
Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, Kevin Fritz
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, Phi Eta Sigma
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, The Rip Chords
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, Overseas China Education Foundation
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, American Medical Student Association
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, National Black MBA Association
The T.I.S. Bookstore Outstanding Student Organization Award, Epsilon Delta Professional Teaching Association
Victoria Lynn Merkel Excellence in Leadership Award, Marjorie Perry
Willard Broom Excellence in Leadership Award, Jose Ramos

The application for all Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships is open for 2024-2025. Applications will be available from noon on Monday, February 10 and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 10. 

The eligibility requirements and award criteria are listed on each individual award or scholarship above.

Yes, you may apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible. All awards and scholarships are listed on the same application, and you will have the option to apply for all of them.

Award winners will be notified in April 2025.

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Lisa Jackson (lisaj3@illinois.edu).

All awards require that you submit a resume and your contact information to apply. Some awards may require you to submit additional materials, such as a staff nomination and/or written responses to application questions. Read the criteria for each award very carefully to make sure you provide the appropriate documentation.

Students will self-nominate for all the awards and scholarships with the exception of the Stanley R. Levy Leadership Scholarship and the Susan Teegarden Morrison Leadership Scholarship, which require a faculty or staff member nomination. If you are eligible for those scholarships, you will list the contact information of the faculty or staff who will fill out the form for you. It is good practice to let that faculty or staff member know you will be listing their information as a nominator, so be sure to do this before filling out the form.

Monetary sums are given with each award/scholarship. The amount of each award may vary from one year to the next depending on funding available.

Most of the awards and scholarships are for individuals, but Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) may be nominated for the Joseph H. Smith Award

Awards and scholarships are determined and selected by the Student Leadership & Scholarships Awards Selection Committee.