(ROBINSON) –– Since 1986, the Little Illini Conference has awarded thousands of dollars worth of scholarships to deserving students. Proceeds from the Annual LIC Basketball Tournament are used to support these scholarships. The scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books, supplies or additional appropriate college expenses.

This year’s scholarship award winners are:

Zander Cessna, Lawrenceville
LIC Sports/Activities: Basketball, Football
College plans: undecided

Kellen Sullivan, Casey-Westfield
LIC Sports/Activities: Football, Tennis
College plans: University of Missouri, Business

Graysen Brown, Robinson
LIC Sports/Activities: Basketball, Baseball
College plans: Lincoln Trail College, Business

Lily Yager, Newton
LIC Sports/Activities: Cross Country, Cheerleading, Track
College plans: Illinois State University, Business

Eva Hermann, Robinson
LIC Sports/Activities: Basketball, Softball
College plans: Missouri S & T, Mechanical Engineering

Ella Mattas, Marshall
LIC Sports/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Softball
College plans: University of Illinois, Interdisciplinary Health

The criteria used in the selection process of these scholarship recipients are as follows: Each applicant must:
● Be a Senior in High School
● Complete at least two Conference Sports / Activities during each of their Junior and Senior years
● Maintain a GPA of at least a 4.25 / 5.0 or 3.4/4.0 or equivalent
● Submit an original essay of 300 words (Scored by College Composition Professors)

Six scholarship awards were presented during the conference tournament. The Principal of the school represented by each of the six recipients made the presentation to their respective students.

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 winners and best wishes in your future endeavors.