Talent Awards
Discover how your interests and passions could earn you up to $1,000 per year with Â鶹¹ú²ú’s Talent Awards.
Show off what makes you you — and get rewarded for it!
Eastern Illinois University 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 Â鶹¹ú²ú, 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 MyÂ鶹¹ú²ú account.
Log in to MyÂ鶹¹ú²ú
Visit your MyÂ鶹¹ú²ú 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 Â鶹¹ú²ú.
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 Â鶹¹ú²ú departments and student organizations to reach out to you directly.
What Counts as a Talent?
Pretty much anything you’re excited about! Examples include:
- Art
- Cheer
- Dance
- Entrepreneurship
- Esports
- Marching Band
- Model U.N.
- Pickleball
- Ping Pong
- Theater
- Vocal Performance
… and more!
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 MyÂ鶹¹ú²ú profile today. Your talents could help your college experience pay off in more ways than one!
Update Your Interests & Activities