UIS has several scholarships awarded by the Office of Financial Assistance that give preference to female students. These include:
- American Association of University Women
- Cornelia S. Hodges ZONTA Scholarship
- Cynthia S. Levin Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. Pamela E. Peterson Scholarship
- Evelyn Brandt Thomas Scholarship
- Grace Brorstrom Oakley Scholarship
- John E Erickson Memorial Scholarship
- Anna May Smith Scholarship
- Lee Humphrey Dodd Memorial Scholarship
- Mildred E. Roese Memorial Scholarship
- Rosie Richmond Scholarship
- Sandra G. Hockenyos Scholarship
- Suzanna Kay Shiner Scholarship
For information on these scholarships, eligibility requirements, deadlines and application forms, contact the Office of Financial Assistance.