Scholarships for Sophomore Students
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Aaron Hillebrandt Actuarial Science Scholarship
The Aaron Hillebrandt Actuarial Science Scholarship was established to assist students that are active or past members of the United States military who are studying Actuarial Science.
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Aver and Tarhule Kuluku Academic Excellence and Leadership Scholarship
The Aver and Tarhule Kuluku Academic Excellence and Leadership Scholarship Fund Administrative gift agreement was established by Aondover Tarhule and Roosemarijn Tarhule-Lips in order to provide financial assistance to students demonstrating academic ...
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Bansau Trust Fund for Special Education
The Bansau Trust & Scholarship was established in 2000. The Special Education Department will use the annual income in the following manner: to award annually, a scholarship of at least $3,000 to an entering undergraduate or graduate student pursuing ...
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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.
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Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Scholarship Fund
The Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Scholarship was established in 2014 in recognition of the spirit of loyalty and personal growth the founding donor gained through her personal membership in Beta Omicron Chapter and attending Illinois ...
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Betty and Ron Kinser Endowed Scholarship Fund
Betty and Ron Kinser joined the Illinois State University family in 1965 after Ron became a candidate for a Master of Science degree in English. Ron earned his master's in 1966 and Betty earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Illinois State ...
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Billy Quigley Memorial Endowment Fund
William "Billy" Quigley Jr., born October 6, 1987, was a dedicated student leader who earned a position on the executive board of the University Program Board as the director of membership and began "Making Redbird Moments." Billy was majoring in ...
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Bird Seed Scholarship for Arts and Sciences
The Bird Seed Scholarship for Arts and Sciences Majors was established by Tom Ochs in order to financially assist students studying in any major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Illinois State University.
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Carla E. Barnes Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Carla E. Barnes Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Carla E. Barnes in 2023 in order to provide scholarship support for a criminal justice sciences student.
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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 ...
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Charles Ed Francis Scholarship
The Charles Ed Francis Scholarship was established in 1997 by Charles "Ed" Francis in the Department of Technology. The scholarship is awarded to a first year, transfer, or continuing full-time student in the Construction Management sequence.
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Charles and Betty Porter Scholarship for Leadership
The Charles Porter Scholarship for Leadership was established in 1993 in honor of Charles Porter. Charles Porter earned a bachelor's degree in 1948 and a master's degree in 1950 from Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a student ...
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Cindy Ross-Ringer Endowed Scholarship
The Cindy Ross Ringer Scholarship was established by Cindy Ross-Ringer in order to provide financial assistance to students who are planning on using their English degree to pursue careers outside of teaching.
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This fund was established through a gift from the Clara E. Gerhart Trust to the Mennonite Foundation before Mennonite College of Nursing became part of Illinois State University. The fund is to be used by the Mennonite College of Nursing to assist ...
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Class of 1937 Scholarship/Ruth Henline Scholarship
In June 1989 the class of 1937 and class of 1939 created two new endowments in honor of the late Ruth Henline. Ruth Henline was a member of the English Department faculty from 1926-1970, serving as the advisor to the Class of 1939 for four years. ...
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The Class of 1985 Scholarship fund was established as half of the gift of the class of 1985 during their senior year. Candidates must meet a minimum GPA, have 30 semester hours completed, demonstrated leadership and participation in campus ...
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The Class of 1986 Scholarship was established as the gift of the class of 1986. Candidates must have a minimum GPA, have 30 hours of credit, and have demonstrated leadership in campus activities and academic excellence. One letter of recommendation ...
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College of Engineering Dean's Innovation Scholarship
The purpose of the College of Engineering Dean's Innovation Scholarship is to support freshman diversity initiatives for the first class of 2025 in the College of Engineering. The donors have a deep admiration and respect for the leadership of ...
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College of Engineering Founding Dean and Advisory Board Scholarship
The College of Engineering Founding Dean and Advisory Board Scholarship was established by Founding Dean, Dr. Thomas Keyser and several founding Board Members and/ or their corporate affiliations. The scholarship is awarded to promote student ...
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Cumby-Garrison Scholarship Fund
The Cumby-Garrison Scholarship Fund was established by Charles & Dorothy Cumby Fund, a Donor advised Fund of Renaissance Charitable Foundation in order to promote the diversification of the Engineering field.
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DWB Dream Maker's Endowed Scholarship
Sharon Rossmark established this scholarship in 2010 to honor her parents, David and Willie Mae Brown. David is a veteran of WWII, serving in the European Theater and participating in D-Day on June 6, 1944 at Utah Beach. He and Mae were married three ...
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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.
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DeFranco Family Global Experience Scholarship
The DeFranco Family Global Experience Scholarship was established the support students that are looking to study abroad and expand their college experience.
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The Dean Tambling Scholarship was established by Dean Tambling in order to encourage students of high merit to pursue careers in the insurance industry as he did.
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Delora Mast Endowed Teaching Scholarship
The Delora Mast Endowed Teaching Scholarship was established by Karel Thompson to honor her mother's career as an educator. Delora, a full-time mother for many years, returned to school at age 50 to pursue a teaching degree, and graduated from ...
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Diane L. Arnhold Scholarship in Elementary Education
The Diane L. Arnhold Scholarship in Elementary Education was established by Diane L. Arnhold in 2023 to provide financial support to students majoring in Elementary Education at Illinois State University.
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Each year, the Diversity Recognition Award Fund will provide one-half of the funding for the COE Minority Scholarship for Future Teachers in the Special Education Department. This fund will also provide a minimum award of $500 to a continuing ...
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Dobski Early Childhood Education Scholarship
The Julie and Bob Dobski Early Childhood Education Scholarship was established by Little Jewels Learning Center in 2023 in order to emphasize the significance of Early Childhood teachers.
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Donald F. Templeton Scholarship
The Donald F. Templeton Scholarship was established by his family to honor Don's commitment to education. Don grew up in Waterloo, Iowa; attended college at Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa); served in the US Army during ...
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Donald Heinle Memorial Scholarship
The Donald Heinle Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020 by Lance Heinle in memory of his father. Don grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota and was proud of his German heritage. He was the first member of his family to graduate from college, ...
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Donald and Gloria Eklund Endowed Scholarship
In order to honor their parents on their 60th wedding anniversary in 2011, David Eklund and his family, together with his siblings (Michael, Julie, and Barbara) and their families, established this scholarship. Donald and Gloria are both graduates of ...
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Doris Howell Crank and Floyd L. Crank Endowed Scholarship
The Doris Howell Crank and Floyd L. Crank Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 by friends and relatives and the Alpha Phi Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon at Northern Illinois University. The Crank Endowed Scholarship was established for the ...
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Dorothy Pratt Myers College of Education Scholarship
The Dorothy Pratt Myers College of Education Scholarship was established by the Myers Family Foundation (Beverly Nelson and Dennis Myers) in order to honor Dorothy Pratt Myers who had a successful career in the family business of crop protection. ...
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Dr. Andre McKenzie Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scholarship
Dr. Andre McKenzie '77, '79 believes in the importance and extreme value of advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts at Illinois State University and created his scholarship to award a student who also believes in this mission.
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Dr. Ann E. Nolte Family Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Scholarship in Health Sciences
The Dr. Ann E. Nolte Family Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Scholarship in Health Sciences was established by Illinois Prairie Community Foundation in order to provide scholarship to students at Illinois State University.
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Dr. David W. Borst, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
David W. Borst was a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences at Illinois State University from 1985-2005. He was well known for his research on arthropod endocrinology, particularly insects and crustaceans. This fund was established ...
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Dr. Dorothy E. Lee Scholarship
The Dr. Dorothy E. Lee Scholarship was established in 2004 by Dorothy Lee. The scholarship supports a full-time or part-time nontraditional undergraduate student from Montgomery County, south-central Illinois, or a non-metropolitan area. Applicants ...
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Dr. Gary P. Holland Scholarship
The Dr. Sharon Brown-Hayes Scholarship was established by Sharon D. Brown-Haynes in order to support Earth and Science Space Education students. The scholarship is meant to support students with financial need and to promote diversity of educators ...
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Dr. Stewart L. Adams Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Stewart L. Adams Endowed Scholarship in Teacher Education was established in 2013. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support to students attending Illinois State University who plan to become teachers. Preference will be given ...
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Dr. William D. Zeller College of Education Scholarship
The Dr. William D. Zeller College of Education Scholarship Fund was established by Mary B. Zeller. This fund was created to provide financial assistance for those studying Education and preparing to teach in high school.
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Ed Wells Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice
The Dr. Ed Wells Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice was established in 2016 by family, colleagues, and friends of Dr. Wells. The Scholarship provides financial support to an undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice, who has completed ...
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Educational Opportunity Scholarship
The Educational Opportunity Scholarship was established to encourage students to pursue careers in family and consumer sciences.
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Edward and Juliet Jelks Scholarship
The purpose of the fund is to establish a scholarship to commemorate the extensive contributions of Dr. Edward Jelks, founding leader of Illinois State's Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
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English Alumni Advisory Board Scholarship
The English Alumni Advisory Board has established in 2017 with gifts from the English Alumni Advisory Board. The fund provides a scholarship to support an English undergraduate student.
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The Eric Hoss Family Impact Fund was established in 2021 to support the activities, scholarships, programs, professional development, and operations associated with The Vidette. The Scholarship, referred to as the Eric Hoss Vidette Scholarship, ...
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Esther Lyon Brock Endowed Scholarship
The Esther Lyon Brock Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 by Esther's family as a living tribute. Esther Lyon Brock was a nurse for the first ten years of her career before joining her husband, Herschel, in business. She lived and worked in ...
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Albert Harold McGinnis established this fund in memory of his wife, Esther Larson McGinnis. The endowment was established in 1989 to be used by the Women's Physical Education Department.
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The Everett N. Israel Scholarship was established in 2001 from an award Everett N. Israel received from the Technical Foundation of America, which promotes industrial and technology education through grant money and technical assistance. Israel is ...
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Foley Family Back-a-Bird Scholarship
The Foley Family Back-a-Bird Scholarship was established by Solomon Foley in order to support a student in the Business Management program.
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Franson-Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Franson-Anderson Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Ida Franson, a class of 1952 graduate of Illinois State University, and her husband Eugene "Jerry" Anderson. A life-long resident of Niles, Illinois, Ida served as a substitute ...
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Friends of Donna Mauk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Friends of Donna Mauk Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in May 2009 by Ed Warshaw and friends. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students who have lost a parent to cancer or are battling or have survived cancer themselves. ...
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Friends of the Arts Scholarship
The Friends of the Arts Scholarship was initially established by an anonymous donor in 1990 to benefit a student in fine arts with a scholarship. Qualifications: student must be a full time student at ISU; have a financial need; and be majoring in ...
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Future Educator Award Focusing on Public Education
The Future Educator Award Focusing on Public Education was established by Robert Fisher and Beverly Roberts in order to help those that are perusing education in Special Education or Secondary Education in Social Sciences.
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GROWMARK - Vern McGinnis Endowed Leadership Scholarship
The GROWMARK - Vern McGinnis Endowed Leadership Scholarship was established in 2009 in honor of Vern McGinnis, a retired executive of GROWMARK, Inc., who served as President of the College of Business Advisory Council of Illinois State University for ...
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Garrett Van Ausdall and Anna L. Keaton Scholarship
The Garrett Van Ausdall and Anna L. Keaton Scholarship originated as two separate scholarships and were combined into one endowment in 2005. The Van Ausdall Scholarship was established in 1964 in memory of Garrett Van Ausdall, graduate counselor in ...
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George R. Means Geography Scholarship
The George R. Means Scholarship provides financial support and encouragement to students in the Department of Geography-Geology at ISU who are of high character, show strong promise, and have potential to improve society. Each year, the graduating ...
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George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
The George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies endowment was established in 1999 by George and Martha Means to support faculty, students, and program development in the Entrepreneurial Studies program.
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Before her death in 2009, Elisabeth C. Greenebaum of Chicago arranged for a gift to Illinois State to establish an endowment to provide scholarships for students studying to become teachers. All scholarships shall be made in memory of Elisabeth; her ...
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Hanan Omran Nassar Art Scholarship Fund
To establish an endowed scholarship providing financial assistance for students in the Wonsook Kim School of Art
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The Helen A. Bender Scholarship was established by Helen A. Bender for the purposes of promoting academic excellence, eliminating financial barriers that might prevent enrollment of an otherwise highly qualified student, and encouraging graduates to ...
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Helen Tuxhorn Evans Scholarship
The Helen Tuxhorn Evans Scholarship was established in 1988 by the daughters of Helen Tuxhorn Evans, a 1938 graduate of Mennonite College of Nursing. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student enrolled in Mennonite College of ...
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Illinois Broadcasters Association Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Illinois Broadcasters Association Endowed Scholarship was created in 2011 by the Illinois Broadcasters Association in recognition of the excellent education offered by the School of Communication at Illinois State University. The purpose of the ...
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Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation, Maureen Block Scholarship
Dr. Maureen Block graduated from Indiana University, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, and from the University of Illinois Medical School. She completed her residency and fellowship at Rush Medical College. Maureen was a ...
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Illinois State University Alumni Association Scholarship
In 2009 the Alumni Association launched an initiative to create the Illinois State University Alumni Association Scholarship. This scholarship addresses the accessibility of undergraduate education to students who exhibit outstanding academic ...
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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 ...
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Jean Kempel Grever Endowed Scholarship Fund
Jean Grever was a 1949 graduate of the business teacher education program at what was then Illinois State Normal University, and a 1963 graduate of the master's business education program. She earned a doctorate in business education from Northern ...
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Jim Knisley Memorial Scholarship for Mainframe Excellence
The Jim Knisley Memorial Scholarship for Mainframe Excellence was established by his close friends and family in his memory. Jim had a long and successful career working on IBM mainframe technology at several companies including BMC Software and ...
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John A., Mabel E. and Jacqueline Q. Karch Family and Consumer Sciences Endowment
Jacqueline Q. Karch created these scholarships in honor of her parents, for their support of her in numerous ways as a student, as well as a professor for twenty-four years at Illinois State University. The purpose of the fund is to honor outstanding ...
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The John Gueguen Scholarship was established in 1996 by John Gueguen and his family, friends, and colleagues in honor of his retirement. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore or junior political science major who has demonstrated special interest ...
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The John P. Freese Endowed Fund was established to support an undergraduate student with a declared major in political science. Preference will be given to a student interested in pursuing a degree in law. John earned a bachelor's degree in political ...
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The Joslin Scholarship was established in 1999 by Roger and Stephany Joslin. The Joslin scholarships are awarded to exemplary undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in or admitted to Mennonite College of Nursing.
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Judge Russell DeBow Scholarship
In 1984 the ISU Black Colleagues Association was granted a charter by the Alumni Association. Members were asked to make a charitable gift to provide a scholarship fund. The scholarship was named in honor of Judge Russell DeBow, a long-time leader of ...
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Judith Roberts Busey Scholarship
The Judith Roberts Busey Scholarship was established in 2007 by Judith and John Busey to express their desire to encourage college students to pursue an interest in the teaching profession. Judith graduated from Illinois State Normal University ...
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Kari Beth Rust Costume Design and Technology Scholarship
The Kari Beth Rust Costume Design and Technology Scholarship was established to honor her extensive influence on the costume program in the School of Theatre and Dance, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and the Chicago creative community. Kari ...
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Katherine McGorray Scholarship
The Katherine McGorray Scholarship was established through a bequest. Katherine McGorray graduated from Illinois State Normal University in 1892. The scholarship is awarded to promising students pursuing a degree in teacher education. Preference is ...
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Katie School Alumni Scholarship
The Katie School Alumni Scholarship was established in 2014 by Blake Kuppersmith '02 and Eric Pan '04 who majored in insurance while attending Illinois State University. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a student majoring or minoring in ...
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Kelly Endowed Scholarship Fund for Elementary Education
The Kelly Endowed Scholarship Fund for Elementary Education endowment was created in 2003 by Clint Kelly in honor of his wife Sue.
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Ken Stier Engineering Technology Endowed Scholarship
The Ken Stier Engineering Technology Scholarship supports a Department of Technology student who has a strong desire to pursue a career in Engineering Technology or a related field. Ken Stier was a professor in the Department of Technology at ...
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Latin@ Alumni Network Scholarship
Latin@ Alumni Network Scholarship was established and recognized as an affinity network by the Alumni Association in the Fall of 2014. The mission of LAN is to establish, maintain and promote a network for the empowerment and advancement of Latin@ ...
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Lawson Legacy Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Lawson Legacy Family Scholarship was initially established in 2009 in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Robert Kent Lawson and Helen Delores Akers Lawson. Robert and Delores met while attending Illinois State Normal University. Robert's ...
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Lewis and Mills Endowed Scholarship
The Lewis and Mills Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 by Alfred Lewis '90 and Stephen Mills '90. This scholarship will support students with a major within the College of Business or College of Arts and Science who have been diagnosed with ...
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Lillian Scholljegerdes Davies Scholarship
The Lillian Scholljegerdes Davies Endowed Scholarship was established by Lillian's colleagues and family as a living memorial in her honor. Lillian was an Illinois State University faculty member, who served as an academic advisor and an associate ...
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Lind Scholarship for International Experience
The Ed & Carol Lind Scholarship for International Experience was established by Ed & Carol Lind who came to ISU from Tremont and Bradley, Illinois, respectively. They met while both were living in Watterson Towers and, together, successfully ...
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The Mae Warren Feeney Home Economics Scholarship Fund was established by Mae Feeney in the late 1950's. Feeney was dean of women at U-High and also taught home economics. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior student majoring ...
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Maggie Webb Endowed Scholarship
The Maggie Webb Endowed Scholarship was established by friends and relatives of Maggie Webb, a 2005 graduate of the business administration program in the College of Business at ISU. The Maggie Webb Endowed Scholarship was established for the purpose ...
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Margaret Ann Hayden Endowed Scholarship
The Margaret Ann Hayden Endowed Scholarship in Fashion Design and Merchandising was established in 2016. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students who have completed at least 30 college credit hours with sophomore status who are majoring ...
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Marilyn M. Boyd Memorial Scholarship For International Students
The Marilyn M. Boyd Memorial Scholarship for International Students was established in 2007 by Lisa and Benjamin Boyd in memory of their mother, Marilyn Boyd, who served as the program coordinator for Illinois State University's International House ...
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The Mark Wyman Scholarship was established in 2004 in honor of Mark Wyman by family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student beginning his/her second semester majoring in History. Preference will be given to a non-traditional ...
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Mary (Scheeler) Crane Endowed Scholarship in Dept. of Family and Consumer Science
The Mary (Scheeler) Crane Endowed Scholarship in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences was established in January 2004 to provide an undergraduate student with financial assistance in the amount of at least $1,000. The scholarship was ...
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Mary Graffy Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Mary Graffy Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Mardel Graffy in memory of her mother Mary Graffy. The purpose of this endowment is to support students who are studying finance in the College of Business.
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Mennonite College of Nursing Deans Endowed Scholarship
The Mennonite College of Nursing Deans Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by Nancy Ridenour, former dean of the Mennonite College of Nursing, to provide resources to attract outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to Mennonite ...
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Michelle Rojo College of Business Study Abroad Scholarship
The Michelle Rojo College of Business Study Abroad Scholarship will be used to provide financial support to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Business participating in a study abroad experience. Funds can be used for student costs ...
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Nikita D. Richards Perseverance & Civic Engagement Scholarship
The Nikita D. Richards Perseverance & Civic Engagement Scholarship was established by Nikita to help assist students who, like her, experienced socioeconomic challenges, and who are utilizing their time at ISU to fulfill their purpose in life. She ...
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O. Lillian Barton - Adeline Stevenson Nurse Scholarship
Adeline Stevenson Nurse made a bequest through her will to ISU. The fund is to be held in perpetuity, and the income used for the education of students majoring in elementary education. All elementary education major students are eligible for ...
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The Olamide Adeyooye Scholarship was established in 2006 to honor Olamide Adeyooye, a senior whose life was tragically ended three months prior to her graduation. Candidates must have demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and a ...
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The Orlyn Edge Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 by family, friends, and colleagues in honor of Orlyn Edge. Each candidate for the Orlyn Edge Scholarship must be enrolled as a mathematics major in the actuarial sequence during their first ...
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Pecora-Keane Family Scholarship
The Pecora-Keane Family Scholarship was established by Mary Anne Keane in order to provide those students studying Public Relations or students in the School of Communications assistance when faced with unexpected medical diagnosis or other ...
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Professor Daniel Engler Memorial Legacy Endowment Fund
Honor the memory of Dr. Daniel Engler. As a student and in his career, Daniel overcame external obstacles and achieved success as a professor. Consequently, Daniel was able to empathize with the needs of students and strived to help them to overcome ...
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Pyrle G. Barclay Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education
The Pyrle G. Barclay Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education was established by family members of Pyrle Barclay to recognize her achievements as an elementary school teacher. The scholarship is awarded to an Illinois State University student who ...
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Quizon-Colquitt Family Chemistry Scholarship
As a chemistry student earning her master's degree, Desiree received scholarship funding to enable her to attend specialized training in her field. The funding was specific to a female, student of color. Now in a position to pay it forward, Desiree ...
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RTL Veterans Assistance Endowment
The RTL Veterans Assistance Endowment was established in 2018 by Robert T. Landes, Jr. The scholarship provides support for an Illinois State University student who is enrolled in good standing, full or part time, who are veterans of any branch of ...
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Ralph D. Wray Business Education Award
The Wray Business Education Award was established in 1994 by Ralph Wray and his wife Martha. The scholarship is awarded to a student at the sophomore or junior level, majoring in Business Teacher Education with 30 - 90 hours completed. Character, ...
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Ralph and Mary Esch Scholarship
The Ralph M. and Mary Esch Endowed Scholarship Fund for Mennonite College of Nursing was established by the Esch's family to provide scholarships for students at MCN. A copy of the original trust document for the Ralph M. Esch Trust, dated April 14, ...
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The Redbird 5 Scholarship was established by Mark Bruker '85, MS '87, Jeff Charnogorsky '85, Bob Freitag '84 and Tom Pfeiff '83 and in November, 2006, Larry Apfelbaum ISU '83 BS. The friendship these men built as students at ISU has continued long ...
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Richard L. Hunter Memorial Scholarship
The Richard L. Hunter Memorial Fund was created in 2007 by dear family, friends, and staff members of the Daily Vidette. This fund pays tribute to the humble, dedicated man who served as systems manager for the newspaper for nearly 11 years until ...
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The Riggs Scholarship was created in 2018 by James and Deborah Riggs to provide financial assistance to students majoring in Fashion Design and Merchandising.
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Robert C Monninger Scholarship
The Robert C. Monninger Scholarship was established by the family of Robert Monninger. Robert retired from ISU in 1977 after twenty-five years of service. He was a utilities supervisor in the Heating Plant. Robert died on May 8, 2002. Each ...
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Candidates for the Robert Small Scholarship awards must be enrolled in ISU and concentrating in art history. They must have demonstrated academic proficiency and scholarly study. Applicants should submit their credentials to the Art Department for ...
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Robert and Karen Walter Special Education Scholarship
Scholarship: Provide financial assistance for two students, who will received $750 each in the Spring semester.
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Roger and Joyce Eads Endowed Scholarship
The Roger and Joyce Eads Endowed Scholarship was established in 2019 to support students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Both Roger and Joyce were both recipients of financial assistance and they wish to help current ISU students obtain their ...
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Roger and Joyce Eads Information Technology Scholarship
The Roger and Joyce Eads Information Technology Scholarship was established to provide scholarship for those students studying in the School of Information Technology.
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Rolla and Christine Six Sorrells and Sylvan Six Emergency Fund
The Rolla and Christine Six Sorrells and Sylvan Six Emergency Fund has been established to provide financial assistance to nursing students who may find themselves in a circumstance where extra funds would help them deal with a temporary situation ...
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The Rollings Scholarship fund was created in 2005 by Kaci Sue Rollings, who graduated from ISU in 1994 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. The scholarship is in honor of Kaci's grandfater Max Rollings (1916-2001). Both Kaci and Max ...
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Ron Ulmer Endowed Scholarship In Economics
Ron Ulmer received a B.S. in secondary education in 1970 and a Masters degree in economics in 1975 from Illinois State University. He enjoyed careers in teaching, rate analysis, marketing, and entrepreneurship. When Ron was an instructor he ...
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Rush Bateman Recruitment Scholarship of Math/Reading/Accounting Students
The Rush Bateman Recruitment Scholarship of Math/Reading/Accounting Students was established by Robert ('68, M.S. '79) and Annette ('69, M.S. '91) Rush in honor of their parents. The benefactors are natives of Decatur, Illinois, and long-time ...
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Russian Transcultural Student Exchange Fund
This fund was created in 2007, by Wendy Woith, faculty member of MCN at ISU to remove some financial barriers that may prevent Russian nursing students from traveling to ISU to participate in exchange programs. Funds may be used for transportation to ...
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The Dr. Herman and Ruth Tiedeman Endowed Memorial Fund was transferred from the BroMenn Foundation to the ISU Foundation on July 1, 1999, as a part of the acquisition of Mennonite College of Nursing by ISU. Five hundred dollars of the income shall be ...
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Scott Elliott Endowment in Sociology and Anthropology
In June 2006, Scott M. Elliott made a gift of $250,000 to create the Scott Elliott Endowment benefiting the Departments of Economics, Philosophy, and Sociology and Anthropology. The Scott Elliott Endowment in Sociology and Anthropology provides ...
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Scott J. Williams Servant Leader Scholarship
The Scott J. Williams Servant Leader Scholarship was established in 2022 with proceeds from a life insurance policy he established with ISU as policy owner and beneficiary. In 1989, Scott received a BA degree in finance from the ISU College of ...
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Sharon and Parker Lawlis Endowed Scholarship in Family and Consumer Sciences
The Sharon and Parker Lawlis Endowed Scholarship in Family and Consumer Sciences was established in 2013 by Sharon '60 and Parker Lawlis '57, M.S. '61, to provide financial assistance to students majoring in teacher education in the Department of ...
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Shears Conservation Biology Endowment
The Shears Conservation Biology Endowment was established to provide financial assistance to those students who are studying in the field of conservation biology.
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Social Aspects of Aging Scholarship
This fund was established by the Sewing Circle of the Americana Health Care Center of Normal to recognize a student interested in gerontology. Student must be full-time with sophomore or junior standing, have completed six credit hours of study in ...
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The Steve Berger Scholarship was established in 2023 by Steven Berger in order to provide scholarship support for students in the School of Communication.
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Steve and Lori Nalefski Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Steve and Lori Nalefski endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Steve and Lori Nalefski to create support for students that are majoring in Geology. Steve and Lori are both earned their undergraduate degree from Illinois State University.
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Steven E. Bailey Memorial Scholarship
The Steven E. Bailey Memorial Scholarship endowment was established in 1997 in memory of Steven E. Bailey, by his family. This scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the College of Business who are graduates of Plainfield High School in ...
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Susan R. Hoblit Home Economics Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2000 by Susan R. Hoblit. She earned a bachelor's degree in 1986 and a master's degree in 1996 from Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in family and consumer sciences with an ...
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The Bob and JoAnn Navarro Scholarship
The Bob and JoAnn Navarro Scholarship was established by Robert Navarro and Cassie Kohrt to honor their parents, Bob and JoAnn Navarro. It will be for a first-generation student (preferred) from LaSalle, Ogle, Winnebago or Will Counties. It can be ...
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The CLA Scholarship Fund was established by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in order to provide financial assistance for accounting students.
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The Charles "Chuck" Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Donor was moved to establish this scholarship to honor Charles "Chuck" Martin, a role model, leader and advocate for many young professionals that entered the profession of insurance.
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The Duquenne Family Scholarship for Communication Students
After decades of learning, giving, and working at Illinois State, Stephanie Duquenne is proud to pay it forward to the next generation of communications professionals and thus has established The Duquenne Family Scholarship for Communication ...
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The Fellicia C. Foster Legacy of Leadership Scholarship
Fellicia C. Foster is a Chicago native and Illinois State University College of Business graduate who has demonstrated leadership excellence, resilience, diligence, and an ability to make a positive difference - both as a student and throughout her ...
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The Glaser Family Teacher Education Scholarship Fund
The Glaser Family Teacher Education Scholarship Fund was established to financially assist students who are wanting to pursue a career in the field of education.
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The Margaret and Frits Lips International Engagement Scholarship Fund
The Margaret and Frits Lips International Engagement Scholarship Fund was established by Aondover A. Tarhule and Rozemarijn Tarhule-Lips in order to provide financial assistance to students interested in an international engagement experience such as ...
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The Norma J. Marks Memorial COE Scholarship
The Norma J. Marks Memorial COE Scholarship was established by her loving son, Christopher Marks in order to support and recognize education students enrolled in the Early Elementary Education program at ISU. Norma was an educator for 38 years and ...
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Thomas J. Perun Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This Scholarship is in recognition of Thomas J. Perun, Jr. who graduated from ISU with a degree in chemistry and went on to have an important career in the sciences.
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Tom Hayden Scholarship in Mathematics Teacher Education
The Tom Hayden Scholarship in Mathematics Teacher Education was established in 2023 to provide financial support to Mathematics students planning to become teachers.
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Vincent Lionel Davis Scholarship
The Vincent Lionel Davis Scholarship was established by the Davis family in memory of Vincent Davis who died in 2002 in the line of duty as an employee of the Dallas Fire Department. Vincent graduated from ISU in 1981 in industrial technology. He was ...
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The Walter S. G. Kohn Scholarship was established in 1981 in honor of Dr. Walter Kohn. To support a student who is studying Political Science at Illinois State University.
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Walter Vernon Scholarship Fund
The Walter Vernon Scholarship was established by friends and family of Walter Vernon, a professor of psychology at Illinois State University from 1963 until his death in 1988. He was noted for his teaching in general psychology and his love of ...
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Warren S. and Barbara J. Perry Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1988 by family and friends in memory of Warren Perry. In 2013, the scholarship was renamed for Warren S. Perry and Barbara J. Perry, who devoted themselves to the personal and professional development of students ...
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Willard J. McCarthy Engineering Technology Endowed Scholarship
The Willard J. McCarthy Engineering Technology Endowed Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who is enrolled as a major in engineering technology in the Department of Technology at Illinois State University. Willard "Bill" J. ...
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William Howard Scholarship in History
The William E. Howard Scholarship is in honor of Bill Howard, ISNU classes of 1947 (BSE) and 1953 (MSE) who loved and taught history for over 30 years. This fund rewards student scholarship in History, with preference to excellent student research ...
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William and Linda Peine Lewis Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was created in 2003 by William and Linda Peine Lewis to pay tribute to the excellent education they both received at Illinois State University. This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are ...
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William and Nancy Yarger Endowed Scholarship Fund
The William and Nancy Yarger Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 to support professional development opportunities for marketing majors at Illinois State University. Bill graduated from University High School in 1964 and from Illinois State ...
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Willie Brown Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Willie Brown Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 by Willie Brown, M.S. '73, Business Administration. The purpose is to provide substantial financial support students majoring in Business at Illinois State. Brown began his career at State ...
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Winifred G. Lawrence Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Winifred G. Lawrence Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Winifred Gillen Lawrence. Ms. Lawrence was an accomplished teacher and counselor for students with special educational needs at the Board of Cooperative Education ...