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 First introduced in 1958, Illinois State Scholars are recognized
for their superior academic achievement. State Scholars rank in
approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 765
high schools across the state. Honorees are chosen based on a
combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester
class rank.
“I applaud all of the 2017-18 state scholars for their hard work and
outstanding academic performance,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC
executive director. “Students have a lot to contend with as they
move through high school—from increased testing to extracurricular
activities to highly competitive college admissions. Kudos to these
students and also to the teachers, parents, coaches and other
mentors who contributed to their success and helped them navigate a
path towards college and career success.”
While this recognition does not include a monetary prize,
congratulatory letters from ISAC have been sent to honorees, and the
agency has provided personalized Certificates of Achievement to each
high school for distribution.
 Logan County Students include: Lincoln High School
Allen, Haley
Allen, Madelyn
Doolin, Honna
Dzekunskas, Erika
Foster, Kylee
Heidbreder, Heather
Houpt, Samuel
Konczyk, Grace
Lanning, Alexandria
Merriman, Kahlan
Neuhaus, Emily
Rohlfs, Ryann
Ward, Riley
Warfel, Cassandra
Mount Pulaski High School
Benhart, Travis
Drake, Zachary
Olson, Elijah A full list of current Illinois State Scholars can
also be found on ISAC’s website.
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ISAC encourages students interested in attending college next fall to complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible to
determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid. This year marks the
first year of “early FAFSA”—allowing students to file their 2017-18 FAFSA
beginning on October 1, 2016, rather than having to wait until January 1, 2017,
as in previous years.
ISAC offers free financial aid and college access events to assist students and
families with the college-going process. Students can also visit the ISAC
Student Portal for college planning, financial aid and financial literacy
information and free tools, as well as information on how to contact the
ISACorps, a group of recent college graduates who act as near-peer mentors, for
one-on-one assistance and mentoring. Students can also get answers to their
college-going and financial aid questions sent directly to their phones by
signing up for ISAC College Q&A, ISAC’s free text messaging service. Visit the
ISAC Student Portal for more information at
www.isac.org/student portal.
About ISAC
The mission of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is to help make
college accessible and affordable for students throughout Illinois. ISAC
provides comprehensive, objective, and timely information on education and
financial aid for students and their families--giving them access to the tools
they need to make the educational choices that are right for them. Then, through
the state scholarship and grant programs ISAC administers, ISAC can help
students make those choices a reality.
www.isac.org
[Lynne Baker, ISAC]
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