Barbara G. Wiltberger Scholarship
The Barbara G. Wiltberger Scholarship was established in 1984 in memory of Barbara Wiltberger, a 1973 graduate of Illinois State University, by her parents, Richard and Grace Wiltberger. The scholarship is awarded to a new or continuing music student ...
The Bernard Eichen Scholarship was established in 1992 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of violin professor Bernard Eichen. The scholarship is awarded to "the most promising" violin student.
Charles Bolen Music Faculty Scholarship
The Charles Bolen Music Faculty Scholarship was established in 1992 by Charles Bolen, professor emeritus and former dean of the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at ISU. The scholarship is awarded to a current music major who has demonstrated ...
Charles Stokes Music Scholarship
The Charles Stokes Music Scholarship was established in 2017 by emerita faculty Charles Stokes. Charlie was a beloved faculty member who taught in the School of Music for more than 30 years. He was highly respected by faculty and students as a ...
Daniel Rinkenberger Scholarship for School of Music
The Daniel Rinkenberger Scholarship for School of Music was established by Daniel Rinkenberger in order to support students studying within the School of Music at Illinois State University.
Dr. Lloyd W. Farlee Memorial Scholarship in the School of Mu
The Dr. Lloyd W. Farlee Memorial Scholarship was created with a purpose to award an ISU student in good standing who has exhibited outstanding merit in the School of Music and is majoring in either Music Education or Musical Theatre with an applied ...
This endowment was established in 2000 by Helmuth Fuchs in memory of his parents. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in music who has demonstrated strong academic achievement.
Grand-Puba-Tuba Low Brass Fund
Ed Livingston taught at ISU from 1968-1997 and served as director of bands from 1977-1984. Ed built the 90-member band into the 454-member Big Red Marching Machine, which held a record in the Guinness Book of World Records. Ed was honored during ...
This endowment was established in 2001 by Dr. Frank D. Hansing in memory of his brother John R. Hansing, a 1938 graduate of Illinois State Normal University. The scholarship is awarded to a freshman student majoring in music, with preference to a ...
Helen Merris Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Donna Merris '61 in honor of her mother, Helen Frohwitter Merris. Helen was born in Bluffs on January 9, 1911. She married Donald Merris in 1928. They owned land and farmed around Bluffs, where they raised five ...
Herminia Alvarez de La Rosa and Virginia Valdés Listrom
The Herminia Alvarez de La Rosa and Virginia Valdés Listrom Scholarship supports an incoming or current undergraduate student majoring in music. Both talented pianists whose families immigrated to the United States from Cuba and Mexico, Herminia's ...
The Hope (Mosier) Scholarship was started in 2013 by David and Marjorie Mosier to support students majoring in choral music and string music education.
Illinois State University Bands
The Illinois State University Bands Fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the School of Music Band program.
The John J. Ireland Scholarship was established in 1968 at the death of John J. Ireland, using the proceeds of a trust established by John Ireland. In 1982 the fund reached the endowed level, and a scholarship was established at the recommendation of ...
James Major and Amy Gilreath Music Scholarship
This fund was established in 2007 by Amy Gilreath, an accomplished and internationally recognized trumpet performer and professor of music at Illinois State University, and James Major, Dean of the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, who has had a ...
The Jason Royal Music Scholarship was established in 2021 an an expendable fund to support a student enrolled in the School of Music. Preference given to a student with demonstrated financial need.
John Ferrell Endowed Scholarship for Madrigal Singers
The John Ferrell Endowed Scholarship for Madrigal Singers fund was established in 2003 by John and Audrey Ferrell to recognize a talented member of the madrigal singers. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has been a respected member of the ...
Lloyd and Eleanor Fengel Scholarship
The Lloyd and Eleanor Fengel Scholarship was established in 1997 by Lloyd Fengel. Lloyd attended Illinois State graduating with a Music Education degree in 1942. The scholarship supports a student enrolled in good standing who demonstrates strong ...
The Mary Jo Brown Scholarship was established in 1990 by Betty Robertson in memory of her sister, Mary Jo Brown. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior music major who has demonstrated outstanding service to the department, as well as ...
The School of Music Scholarship Fund was opened in 1982 as a general scholarship fund for students in the School of Music.
The Patty Foltz Memorial Fund was established as a student support fund that will help cover incidental expenses related to performances or recitals not otherwise covered by tuition and required as part of course or degree completion requirements.
In 1976 Harlan W. Peithman established a fund in the ISU Foundation which has since grown into a fully endowed scholarship in the field of music. Students applying for the Peithman Scholarship must be an upper-division music student (junior or ...
Professor Russell B. Bedford Scholarship in Music
The Professor Russell B. Bedford Scholarship in Music was established in 2017 by Russell and Janet Bedford to provide financial assistance to a student in bassoon or oboe who had either declared a music major or an intention to declare a major in ...
Marjorie A. Reeves graduated from ISNU in 1945. She made a bequest in her will to establish a research scholarship fund in the school of music for students interested in music for handicapped children. Any student enrolled in the school of music at ...
Robert C. and Susan Lee Walling Music Education Scholarship
The Robert C. and Susan Lee Walling Music Education Scholarship was established in 2016 by Bob and Susan Walling. The purpose of this award is to help a future music teacher/performer learn important career skills through both music and campus ...
The Robert Fred Kern Scholarship was established in 2021 through an estate gift following the passing of Dr. Robert F. Kern. The scholarship provides support for a music education student whose major instrument is piano. Dr. Kern graduated with a ...
Runyan & Kemp Music Scholarship
Florence Runyan, ISNU Class of 1907, provided a gift through her estate to support music scholarships at Illinois State University. Ms. Runyan passed away in 1978. The Benny Kemp Music Scholarship was established in 1978 following his death. The ...
The Paul Andziewicz Back-a-Bird Scholarship Fund
The Paul Andziewicz Back-a-Bird Scholarship Fund was established by Paul Andziewicz in order to provide support to students in the Big Red Marching Machine.
Valdés Family Accompanist Scholarship Fund
The Valdés Family Accompanist Scholarship Fund was established by Rochelle La Rosa and Craig Valdés to honor the memory and legacy of Rafael and Simona Valdés and the Valdés children who studied music and whose interest and joy in making and sharing ...