Lincoln Laureate

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois honors outstanding college seniors with the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award. This award is presented to one senior from each of the four-year degree-granting colleges and universities in Illinois for excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.

At the Student Laureate Convocation in Springfield, each Student Laureate will receive the $1,000 Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, A Lincoln Academy medallion, and a certificate of honor. This is a top honor bestowed by the State.

Requirements: Senior with a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 who has shown excellence in curricular AND extracurricular involvement.