A Taylorville Senior has won a significant scholarship. Aden Marucco has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) for the fall 2025 semester and awarded a $16,000 Star Scholar Award. The scholarship, based on high school GPA, will help cover tuition costs over four years as he pursues a degree in political science.
During high school, Marucco has been actively involved in FFA and worked as the school’s greenhouse manager. He sees UIS as an ideal place to further his education, citing its location in the Illinois state capital as a key advantage.
“UIS has a special advantage being in the Illinois state capital,” Marucco said. “With this comes the Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program, which I hope to get into. This will give me hands-on experience in the political field.”
After graduation, Marucco plans to pursue a career in politics, focusing on initiatives that support his community and the environment.
The Star Scholar Award is available to first-year UIS students with an unweighted GPA of 3.25-3.49 and can be renewed if academic requirements are met.
For more information on scholarships and admissions at UIS, visit the university’s Office of Financial Assistance website or contact the admissions office at 217-206-4847.
