College Of Arts And Sciences Scholarships
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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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Dr. Alice L. Ebel was a professor of politics and government at Illinois State University. The Alice L. Ebel Scholarship was started in April 1969 by Dr. Ebel as she believed is was important to support students, particularly female students, ...
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Allie Ward Billingsley Scholarship Endowment
The Allie Ward Billingsley Scholarship was established in 1973 by friends and colleagues in honor of the retirement of Dr. Allie Ward Billingsley. The scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in Spanish who displays a ...
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Ana Maria F. Parent Scholarship
The Ana Maria F. Parent Endowed Scholarship was created in 2015 by Dr. Joseph Laurenti. Ana was born May 10, 1944 in Havana, Cuba. She came to the United States in 1962 as an 18-year-old participant in a program called Operation Pedro Pan (Peter ...
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Anna Keaton English Scholarship Fund
The Anna Keaton English Scholarship was established in 1993 through an estate gift of Anna Keaton. Keaton had a 30-year career at Illinois State Normal University (1937-1968). She was a professor of English and also served for some period as dean of ...
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Anne M. Semlak Memorial Scholarship for Women's and Gender Studies Endowment Fund
The Anne M. Semlak Memorial Scholarship for Women's and Gender Studies Endowment Fund was established by family and friends in loving memory of Anne Marie Semlak, Class of 2001. Anne was very active in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies ...
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Armstrong Costa Rican Rainforest Studies Scholarship
The Armstrong Costa Rican rainforest Studies Scholarship Fund was created to assist graduate students with their expenses that are incurred when taking the Rain Forest ecology course for the Biological Sciences major.
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Audrey J. Grupe Fellowship in School Psychology
The Audrey J. Grupe Fellowship in School Psychology was established in 2003 by Audrey J. Grupe and Mary Jane McCarthy. The fellowship is awarded to a full-time student in the school psychology program working towards a specialist degree. The student ...
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The Autism Program Fund helps support the work of the Autism programs developed in the Psychological Services Center in the Psychology Department of Illinois State University.
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The Barbara J. Hummel Fund was established to assist the education of first-generation college students who are studying in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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The Ben Keeley Scholarship is awarded to a senior sociology major and recognizes a student who has demonstrated significant involvement in service and/or volunteer work to the community with a monetary award. To be eligible the student must have ...
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Berk Undergraduate Student Writing Award
The funds are to be used to establish an annual award for excellence in written expression, based on scholarship and accuracy of content; clarity and flow of the narrative; correctness of grammar and other usage rules; and overall aesthetics of ...
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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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Bohn Nielsen Healthcare Preprofessional Scholarship
The Bohn Nielsen Healthcare Preprofessional Scholarship was established by Drs. Kathryn Bohn and Thomas Nielsen, in 2001. The scholarship is awarded to a full time junior or senior student participating in the Healthcare Preprofessional program.
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Bonnie Litwiller Scholarship in Mathematics Education
Bonnie H. Litwiller earned both bachelor's (1959) and master's (1960) degrees in Mathematics Education from ISU and went on to earn a master's (1965) and Ed.D. (1968) from Indiana University School of Education. Her devotion and dedication to ...
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The CAS Student Retention Fund was established by Dr. Larry A. Alferink in order to establish a fund supporting undergraduate student retention efforts in the College of Arts and Sciences. This fund should be used, in consultation with the Dean of ...
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COUNTRY Financial Actuarial Science Scholarship
The COUNTRY Financial Actuarial Science Scholarship was established by COUNTRY Financial in order to support students studying Actuarial Science.
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This fund is established by the grateful students, friends and co-workers of Mary Campbell to honor her at her retirement, May 2008. Mary Campbell served Illinois State University for 28 years as a Professor in the School of Social Work. Her ...
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The Carl D. Heldt Scholarship, named for a 22-year member of the ISU faculty, supports natural sciences students of promise who are otherwise unable to attend ISU with the cost of tuition and fees. Each candidate must be admitted as an incoming ...
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Carl and Maurice Cook Scholarship
The Carl and Maurice Cook Scholarship was established in 1999 through the bequest of Maurice. Carl and Maurice were both brothers and graduated of Illinois State Normal University. Maurice earned a degree in biology in 1934.
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Catherine O’Leary Endowed French Scholarship Fund
The Catherine O'Leary Endowed French Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 by James P. O'Leary, in honor of his sister Catherine. The award supports an undergraduate, transfer, or graduate student majoring in French.
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Cheung, Brown, Phi Sigma Award for Student Publications
The Cheung, Brown, Phi Sigma Award for Student Publications was established in 2009 by H. Tak Cheung to acknowledge the contributions of undergraduate and graduate students to the scientific literature through their publications at Illinois State ...
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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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Class of 1939 Dr. Ruth Henline Scholarship
The Class of 1939 Dr. Ruth Henline Scholarship was established in 1984 by a committee of 1939 graduates to honor the Class of 1939 and Ruth Henline. Henline was a professor at Illinois State Normal University from 1926 until her retirement in 1970. ...
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College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Scholar Fund
The College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Scholar Fund was established in 2005 by the College of Arts and Sciences to support outstanding undergraduate students. Students in the college's departments who have peer-reviewed research papers or ...
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Connie Johnson Heins Back-A-Bird Scholarship
The Connie Johnson Heins Back-A-Bird Scholarship was established by Connie Heins in order to support a student pursuing secondary education in English or French.
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Conservation Biology Teaching and Research Endowment
The Conservation Biology Teaching and Research Endowment was established by Dale Birkenholz in 2001. The funds are used to facilitate collaboration between Biological Sciences at Illinois State University and Sugar Grove Nature Center to provide ...
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In August 2009, Darrel Sutter made a gift to establish this endowed fund, providing support to students majoring in history-social studies education. Sutter grew up on a farm near Colfax and graduated from ISNU in 1960 with a degree in social science ...
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The David J. Parent Scholarship was established in 1998 by family and friends in memory of David Parent. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in a foreign language, with students majoring in German to be given a preference. ...
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The Deborah D. Amdor Endowed Scholarship was established in 2015 by Deborah D. Amdor. The purpose of the award is to assist students interested in pursuing a degree in Economics.
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Diane Zosky Access for Opportunity Scholarship
The Diane Zosky Access for Opportunity Scholarship Fund was established to assist students that are majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as pursuing a minor in Latin American and Latino/a Studies or African American Studies.
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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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Doris Dungey Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is given in loving memory of Doris Dungey who received her Bachelor's degree in English and Philosophy from ISU in 1982 and her Master's degree in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Dorothy Bryan Schemske Scholarship
The Dorothy Bryan Schemske Scholarship was established in 1998 by Dorothy Bryan Schemske, a 1941 graduate of Illinois State Normal University. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student working toward a career in teaching English, with a ...
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Douglas and Dorothy Bey Math Scholarship
The Douglas and Dorothy Bey Math Scholarship was established in 1987 by Douglas and Dorothy Bey. The scholarship is awarded to a student completing their junior year with selection based on scholarship, service, and potential and intent to pursue a ...
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Dr. Ann Beck Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Dr. Ann Beck Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Ann Beck and Gary Beck to celebrate and honor the retirement of Dr. Ann Beck. This scholarship is available to those who are studying Communication Sciences and Disorders and focusing ...
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Carl Wenning retired from Illinois State University on May 31, 2008. Pursuant to his goal of developing the best physics teacher education program in the nation, he and his wife Carolyn established the Dr. Carl J. Wenning Endowed Program for Physics ...
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Dr. Carol T. Benson Endowed Secondary Mathematics Teaching Scholarship
The Dr. Carol T. Benson Endowed Secondary Mathematics Teaching Scholarship was established by Dr. Carol T. Benson in order to provide financial support to students majoring in Mathematics- Teacher Education
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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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The Dr. Fred Gletten Scholarship was established by Fred Gletten as part of his contribution to the school that helped to nurture his foundation in science and challenged his scientific reasoning. Dr. Gletten wanted to pave the way for future ...
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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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The Dr. Graham A. and Marion Jones Mathematics Scholarship for Junior High/Middle School Education Majors was established in honor of Charles and Doris Jones, the parents of visiting professor Graham Jones. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time ...
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Dr. H. Tak Cheung Endowment for the General Education Teaching Assistant Award
This fund was established by H. Tak Cheung to acknowledge the contributions of teaching assistants in the Introduction to Biology course he developed and teaches for non-majors, and to support projects to further the mission of general education in ...
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Dr. John B. Colwell Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1981 by the widow of Dr. John B. Colwell in his honor and memory. Colwell died in 1970 after practicing medicine in Champaign, IL. He attended Illinois State Normal University. The purpose of the fund is to provide ...
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Dr. John Chizmar and Dr. Anthony Ostrosky Endowed Scholarship
Th Dr. John Chizmar and Dr. Anthony Ostrosky Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 to honor the exemplary careers of John (Jack) Chizmar and Anthony (Tony) Ostrosky as professors in the department of economics at Illinois State University. The ...
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Dr. Robert Bradley Scholarship Endowment Fund
This scholarship was established in 2012 by Barbara Figari, one of Professor Bradley's grateful students, at the time of Bradley's retirement from Illinois State University after 30 years of distinguished service to his students, the Department of ...
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The Dr. Robert D. Young Award was established by Dr. Robert D. Young and BJ Young in 2024 in order to support undergraduate students in the Department of Physics. This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen and is renewable for an additional ...
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Dr. Robert H. Gray Biology/Ecology Scholarship
The Dr. Robert H. Gray Biology/Ecology Scholarship was established in 2005 by Robert Gray. The purpose of the fund is to encourage and support graduate students studying ecology, evolutionary biology, and/or ecological sciences in the Department of ...
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Economics Endowment for Graduate Student Excellence Fund
This fund was established in 2011 by the chair of the Department of Economics through an estate gift from former graduate student Wei Wei Ray. The purpose of the fund is to support an annual award for graduate students. The family of Ms. Ray supports ...
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Edith Robinson Mathmatics Scholarship
G. Edith Robinson, a 1945 graduate, set up this fund to honor ISU as well as outstanding students attending the University. Robinson hopes others might make gifts to this fund. Her intent is to help motivate young prospective mathematics teachers ...
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Edward L. Mockford and Charles F. Thompson Summer Fellowship Endowment
The Edward L. Mockford and Charles F. Thompson Summer Fellowship Endowment supports a fellowship awarded to a graduate student involved in research in the Department of Biological Sciences. The Mockford/Thompson Summer Fellowship was created in 2008 ...
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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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The Edwards Medal Speech Contest endowment was established by the descendants of Richard Edwards, a former president of Illinois State University, to encourage academic excellence and participation in the Forensic Union at the University. Awards are ...
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The Edwin Payne Memorial Endowment was established in 1975 by the mother of Edwin A. Payne. Edwin Payne was an associate professor of psychology at Illinois State University from 1952-1971. The scholarship is available to all undergraduate and ...
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Elliott Cross-Disciplinary Pilot Program
The Scott M. Elliott Cross-Disciplinary Pilot Program is a multi-year endeavor funded by the generous contribution from Scott M. Elliott, 1985 alum of the Department of Economics. The Pilot Program funds are intended to provide the most flexibility ...
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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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Eunice Blackburn Geography Scholarship
The Eunice Blackburn Geography Scholarship was established by Jane Blackburn in the name of her sister, Eunice Blackburn. The Blackburn Scholarship provides support to seniors majoring in geography who are pursuing their undergraduate capstone ...
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F. Russell Glasener-Economics Advisory Board Undergraduate Scholarhip
F. Russell Glasener taught economics at Illinois State Normal University for almost a quarter century, from 1935 to 1959. While on faculty he served as the first Secretary-Treasurer of the University Foundation and helped to organize the University ...
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The First Star Academy Fund supports the activities, programs and operations connected to the First Star Academy program at Illinois State University. The First Start Academy program is part of the School of Social Work at Illinois State ...
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To establish a fund supporting student scholarships and other program needs in Geography and Environmental Sciences
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Four Strong Women: The Campbell/Houston/Howard/Zosky Scholarship in Social Work
The Four Strong Women Advocates for Social Work Scholarship was established by Dave Bentlin in March 2024 to honor Mary Campbell, Doris Houston, Jeanne Howard, and Diane Zosky for their extraordinary contributions at Illinois State University and in ...
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Francis R. and Helen T. Brown Math Scholarship
The Francis R. and Helen T. Brown Math Scholarship was established in 1995 by Francis and Helen Brown. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the teacher certification sequence of the mathematics major in the Department of ...
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Frank D. Lumley Chemistry Scholarship
The Frank D. Lumley Chemistry Scholarship Fund was established to provide assistance to those students who are studying chemistry.
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Frank M. and Hermina R. Giordano Scholarship
The Frank M. and Hermina R. Giordano Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of Frank and Hermina Giordano by their son, Gerald Giordano (B.S., 1981). This scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate-level student majoring in ...
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This endowment was established in 1976 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of George Canning, professor of English at Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in English in a ...
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George J. Gordon Scholarship in U.S. Public Affairs
This endowment was established in 2004 by George and Myra Gordon. The scholarship is awarded to a junior level student majoring in political science with at least 12 hours of coursework completed in classes that are part of the department's public ...
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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 Skadron Computational Physics Fund
The George Skadron Computational Physics Fund was established in 1997 in honor of the retirement of George Skadron through gifts from colleagues and friends. The fund directly supports undergraduate physics majors, primarily in the computer physics ...
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Glenn Grever English Education Scholarship Fund
The Glenn Grever English Education Scholarship Endowment was established in 1996 in memory of Professor Glenn Grever. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time or part-time senior, majoring in English Education and student teaching during the ...
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The Gleynafa T. Ray Scholarship was established in 1990 by Gleynafa T. Ray for the purpose of recognizing and providing scholarship support to "top" history education majors. Ray attended Illinois State Normal University from 1926-1930 with majors in ...
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Graduate Scholarship for Hydrogeology
The Graduate Scholarship for Hydrogeology was established in 2024 to support students in the Hydrogeology graduate program within the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment.
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Harmon Recruitment Scholarship in History
This endowment was established in 2003 by Sandra and Paul Harmon. Sandra received her master and doctor of arts degrees in history from Illinois State University. She served the University as an instructional assistant professor in history; interim ...
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Harold J. Born Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Harold J. Born Memorial Scholarship was established to encourage incoming freshman to come to Illinois State University and major in Physics.
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Helen Cavanagh was a professor of History at Illinois State University. Through her estate, this endowment was created to support annual awards recognizing academic excellence and scholarly work including two awards per year to the best master's and ...
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The Hendershott Love Scholarship was established in 2019 by Arles Hendershott Love and Joseph Love. The scholarship provides support for a TV-10 student in his or her junior or senior year.
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The Hibbert Roberts Scholarship was established in 1991 by family and friends in memory of Hibbert Roberts. The scholarship is awarded to a junior level student majoring in political science.
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Hope for Tomorrow Scholarship Fund
The Hope for Tomorrow Scholarship Fund was established by Gerald and Jo Deen Schmidt to help students studying their Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. They feel passionate about the Speech and Hearing Clinic at ISU as they have used the services ...
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Mary E. (Nelson) Swanson '40 established this fund to honor Howard C. Nelson, a member of the debate team. The Howard C. Nelson Debate Fund is to be used to support a debate tournament hosted on the ISU campus, award a scholarship to an outstanding ...
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Howard Romanek History Scholarship
The Howard Romanek History Scholarship was established in 2010 by Howard Romanek an accomplished Social Studies teacher and coach. His intention was to show his appreciation to Illinois State University and his respect for men and women who would ...
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Hugh Richard Williams Memorial Book Award
The Hugh Richard Williams Book Award was established through his estate gift for the Department of Politics and Government.
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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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Iola Stoops Juarez Journalism Scholarship
Iola Stoops Juarez (1920-2006) was born and raised on a farm in Cooksville just 10 miles from Illinois State University. She entered the University as a freshman in 1938, the first in her family to attend college. She was an excellent writer and was ...
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The Jack Ward Fund was established in 1983 by friends and colleagues of Jack Ward. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student majoring in biological sciences.
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The Jamal Nassar Endowed Scholarship was established in 2016 by colleagues and friends of Dr. Nassar. The purpose of this fund is to provide support for student scholarship, overseas travel, independent research, teaching or research assistantships, ...
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James B. Sedgwick Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry
This fund was established in 2007 by Jim and Trilby (Teters) Sedgwick, in memory of one of their children, J. Ben Sedgwick '81, M.S. '84. He was active in church and Boy Scouts, earning the Chevalier Degree, as had his brother and father. Ben earned ...
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James E. Elander Mathematics Teaching Endowed Scholarship
James Emmett Elander lived a life of mathematics education. Jim obtained an undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and a Masters degree from Illinois State in the 1950s. His wife, Marjorie "Midge" Elander (née Paulsen), obtained an ...
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James Noah Vidette Editor's Scholarship
The James Noah Vidette Editor's Scholarship was created in 2005 by James. E. Noah, in recognition of his student experiences at ISU. The purpose is to provide financial support to ISU students serving as Editor of the Vidette, the University's daily ...
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James Todd Wilborn Scholarship
The James Todd Wilborn Scholarship was established in 1986 as a memorial of James Todd Wilborn by his family. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore student who intends to major in History.
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James V. Koch - Economics Advisory Board Faculty Development Fund
James V. Koch served as the chair of the Department of Economics at Illinois State University from 1972 to 1978. He was instrumental in the establishment of the department's advisory board. This fund was established to recognize his efforts on behalf ...
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Jo Ann Kelley Memorial Scholarship in Spanish
The Jo Ann Kelley Memorial Scholarship in Spanish was established in 2016 by Martha Burk and Joann Goetzinger in honor of their friend, Jo Ann ("Jo") Kelley. The scholarship will support a junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in one of the ...
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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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John Kinneman Scholarship (Class of 40)
This scholarship was established by the Class of 1940 to honor John A. Kinneman who was a faculty member from 1927 until 1963 and chair of the Department of Sociology for ten of those years. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student ...
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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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John and Susan Freed Scholarship in the Liberal Arts
The John and Susan Freed Scholarship in the Liberal Arts was established in 2004 by John and Susan Freed. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed at least seventy-five semester hours, is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, ...
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The Julia N. Visor Scholarship is a monetary prize given each year for the best undergraduate essay on issues of race relations, colonialism and cultural diversity in any sub-field of English studies - literature, rhetoric, linguistics, creative ...
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The Kay B. Wilson Scholarship was established in 2002 by Kay Wilson. She is a 1963 mathematics graduate of Illinois State University, received her master's degree in math education from University of Illinois, taught math in local schools ranging ...
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Keith and Nita Kattner Graduate Fellowship in Neuroscience
To expand Biological Sciences' research effort & recognition in neuroscience; to provide neuroscience research access to the customary amenities & intellectual climate that exist in a university setting; to recruit highly qualified graduate students ...
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The Eugene Keller Fund is to honor the memory of Mr. Eugene Keller, a local resident for sixteen years. Mrs. Merret Culbertson made possible this fund to honor Mr. Keller. The basic criterion for this fund is that the principle and/or income be ...
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Kenneth N. Berk Graduate Summer Research Fellowship and/or Lecture Series in Statistics
The Kenneth N. Berk Graduate Summer Research Fellowship and/or Lecture Series in Statistics endowment was established in 2003 with the combined cash and deferred gifts of David E. and Stephanie E. Booth and a cash contribution of Kenneth N. Berk. ...
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Kenneth and Marilyn Kennard Philosophy Fund
This endowment was established in 1998 by a generous gift from Kenneth and Marylin Kennard. Dr. Ken Kennard was the first Chairperson of the department and a member of the Philosophy faculty from 1969 until his retirement in 1988. The fund supports ...
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Kyle C. Sessions Honors Scholarship in History
The Kyle C. Sessions Honors Scholarship in History was established in 1999 by Kyle and Jean Sessions and many family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student in the honors program in the Department of History.
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The Lathrop Memorial Scholarship endowment was established in 1966 in memory of Harry Lathrop by his family. The scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in geography or geology.
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This endowment was established in 2005 with a gift from the John W. Reiske estate. The scholarship is awarded to a student at the sophomore level or above enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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The Lawrence W. McBride Award was established in 2004 by family, friends, colleagues, and former students in memory of Lawrence W. McBride. The scholarship honors the best graduate each fall and spring semester of the History/Social Science Education ...
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Leola Lohr Nelson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Leola Lohr Nelson was born in 1915 during the Great Depression, and its impact reverberated throughout the rest of her life. She attended the University of Iowa for three years until financial strain forced her to leave her education. She married ...
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Les and Shannon Vann Endowed Scholarship
The Les and Shannon Vann Endowed Scholarship Fund was established to create support for upperclassmen that are taking part of TV-10.
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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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Lloyd and Mary Watkins Endowed Communication Studies Scholarship Fund
The Lloyd and Mary Watkins Endowed Communication Studies Scholarship was originally established in 1988 by a gift from Champion Federal Savings & Loan to honor former President and First Lady Lloyd and Mary Watkins. Lloyd served as president of ...
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To establish a fund supporting the Pre-Law program. The primary use of this fund is to support Mock Trial, but it may also be used in support of other initiatives in the Pre-Law program at the discretion of the Department Chair.
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Louis E. Miglio Geography Education Scholarship
The Louis E. Miglio Geography Education Scholarship fund was established by Louis E. Miglio. He maintained a close relationship with Illinois State University and truly felt these endowed funds were a way to make a small payment for the good ...
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Louis E. Miglio History Education Scholarship
This fund was established by Louis E. Miglio. He maintained a close relationship with Illinois State University and truly felt these endowed funds were a way to make a small payment for the good education he received at Illinois State. Miglio served ...
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Lucy Lucile Tasher Scholarship
The Lucy Lucile Tasher Endowment fund is established throught a bequest from the estate of Lucy Lucile Tasher for the purpose of awarding scholarship support for upperclass students at ISU who major in History.
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Luellen Laurenti Scholarship in Women's Studies
This endowment was established in 2001 by the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program with the assistance of Joseph L. Laurenti in memory of Luellen Laurenti, a long time stalwart in the women's movement in Illinois and a lobbyist for women's ...
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Margaret Means Geography Endowment
The Margaret Means Geography Endowment provides stipends that encourage and enable students in the Department of Geography-Geology at ISU to prepare fully for a career of teaching or service without compromise imposed by financial constraint. ...
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Mark Moran Endowed Scholarship in Social Work
Dorothy M. Moran established this endowed scholarship fund in 2011 as a tribute to the legacy of her husband, Mark R. Moran. He played a pivotal role in establishing the undergraduate social work program at Illinois State University. As an associate ...
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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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The Martin F. Duffy Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of Martin F. Duffy, a 1979 graduate, by family, friends, and colleagues. Martin F. Duffy earned a bachelor's degree in English/Communication from Illinois State University in 1979. He ...
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Marvin D. Kleinau Scholarship for Forensics
The award was created by Marvin D. Kleinau in 2006, in gratitude for the life changing instruction given at the time of his undergraduate experience, by the department chair and debate coach, Ralph A. Micken, and the generous support of the ...
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This fund was established in 2007 by Mary Keiser, who grew up in Gillespie, Illinois and graduated from Illinois State University in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She is married to Bob Keiser, and ...
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Mathematics Alumni Education Award
The Mathematics Alumni Education Award was established in 2010 by Tami Martin and Roger Day to honor mathematics alumni who have made significant contributions to mathematics education during their careers. The funds are to be used to purchase a ...
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Mathematics Department Endowed Fund for Graduate Student Travel
This fund was established in 2011 by the chair of the Department of Mathematics through an endowment gift from former graduate student Wei Wei Ray. The purpose of the fund is to support an annual award for graduate students. The family of Ms. Ray ...
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The Mathematics Masters Endowment was established in 1998 by John Dossey in honor of the mathematics department faculty who supported the department's master's students during the late 1960's and early 1970's. This scholarship is awarded to full-time ...
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The scholarship was established by the Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University in 2000 for the purpose of acknowledging and awarding outstanding academic performance of entering freshmen in one of the degree programs in the ...
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The Mayor Judy Scholarship was established in 1986 by Judy Markowitz in honor of her son Scott Harrison. In November 2015, the fund was renamed the Mayor Judy Scholarship by Mr. Harrison to honor his mother Judy Markowitz and her legacy as former ...
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Michael F. Canney Endowed Scholarship in Science
The Michael F. Canney Endowed Scholarship in Science was established in 2004 by Michael F. Canney, who earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Illinois State University in 1984. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in ...
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Mike Kurz Research Fellowship Award
The Mike Kurz Graduate Research Fellowship Fund was created in honor of Dr. Mike Kurz, who chaired the Department of Chemistry from 1986 until his retirement in 2003. The purpose of this fund is to provide a base of financial support for master's ...
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Mildred Pratt Student Assistance Fund
Mildred Pratt Student Assistance Fund was established by Professor Emeritus Mildred Pratt in 1993 to provide financial assistance to currently enrolled School of Social Work students experiencing temporary financial hardship or need. Awards are ...
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Minority High School Scholars Academy
The Minority High School Scholars Academy Fund was established in 2002 with support from several companies interested in the Midwest High School Scholars Academy for Underrepresented Groups (MHSSAA) summer program offered by Illinois State ...
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Neil and Joan Styczynski Scholarship
In November 2007 Neil & Joan Styczynski established the Neil and Joan Styczynski Scholarship as a permanently endowed fund in support of the education community of Central Illinois. With the scholarship, they are "paying back" the generosity from ...
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The Omar Rilett Award was established by colleagues in honor of R. Omar Rilett. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate or exceptional undergraduate student enrolled in biology programs.
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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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Pantagraph Endowed Scholarship Fund
Jesse Fell founded the Pantagraph on January 14, 1837, a full 10 years before the Chicago Tribune was conceived. In support of the ISU campaign, Redefining "Normal," the Pantagraph made a five-year (2004-2009) $25,000 gift commitment designated to ...
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Patty Berndt Memorial Scholarship
Patty Berndt's family and friends established this scholarship in her memory to continue Patty's legacy of transforming the lives of students. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to social work students at Illinois State ...
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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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Peggy Redshaw and Jerry Lincecum Endowed Scholarship in Biological Sciences
The Peggy Redshaw and Jerry Lincecum Endowed Scholarship in Biological Sciences was established in 2019. The scholarship will support a student majoring in Biological Science at Illinois State University.
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Petrossian Tarrant Scholarship
The Petrossian Tarrant Scholarship was established in 2001 by Wallace Anderson in honor of two influential Illinois State University foreign language faculty members, George Petrossian and Patrick Tarrant.
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The Ph.D. Mathematics Education Scholarship was established by Carol Thornton and her husband Denis in 1996. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time doctoral student in the Ph.D. program in math education in the department of mathematics.
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Phares O'Daffer Graduate Fellowship in Mathematics
The Phares O'Daffer Graduate Fellowship in Mathematics was established in 2003 by Phares and Harriet O'Daffer. Phares is a retired mathematics faculty member, and Harriet is a homemaker. Both are alumni of Illinois State, and they have three ...
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The Philosophy Excellence Fund supports the production of original scholarship by Philosophy students and faculty. The funds are used to support student travel to conferences where they present their own original philosophical scholarship to their ...
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Phyllis A. (Fehlhaber) Bair Scholarship in Math
The Phyllis A. (Fehlhaber) Bair Scholarship in Math was established in 2018 through an estate commitment of Wesley Bair. Phyllis Anne (Fehlhaber) Bair was a 1958 graduate of ISU. Her husband, Wesley D. Bair, created the scholarship in memory of his ...
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This endowment was established with support of alumni and friends of the Department of Physics to provide scholarship support to physics majors. Competition is open to all students who have been conditionally admitted to Illinois State University as ...
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Physics Department General Fund
The Physics General Fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the Physics Department.
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Politics and Government Department Fund
The Politics and Government Department Fund supports the general operating needs of the Politics and Government Department at Illinois State University. The Politics and Government department has always remained at the forefront of training the ...
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Professor Kenneth E. Jesse Endowment Fund
This scholarship was established by Kenneth and Sandra Jesse. Ken taught in the Physics Department [from 1967 -1994] and saw the department and the University grow in size and stature, with national and international recognition. He guided the ...
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Pryor-Reeder Social Psychology Fund
To establish a fund supporting graduate student research in social psychology in the Illinois State University Psychology Department.
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Psychological Services Center Restricted Fund
The purpose of this fund is to support the work of the Psychology Services Center (PSC) in the Psychology Department at Illinois State University. The PSC serves hundreds of children, families, and college students each year with comprehensive ...
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Publications Unit Publishing Award
The Publications Unit builds upon the interests and strengths of the department's faculty, staff, and students working within the field and studies of publishing. The Publications Unit Publishing Award is intended to enhance this mission by ...
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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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R.I.S.E. (Redbird Internship Success Endowment)
R.I.S.E. (Redbird Internship Success Endowment) was established by Jan Stewart in order to allow CAS Redbirds to pursue meaningful internship opportunities, regardless of location or pay, in order for students to enhance their career preparation.
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Randy Salerno Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Each candidate for a Randy Salerno Endowed Memorial Scholarship must be enrolled in good standing at ISU, be a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours with a declared major of broadcast journalism within the School of ...
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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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The Redbird Relief Fund was established by Dr. David DeMarini in order to provide financial assistance to students experiencing temporary financial hardship or need.
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Riaz Graduate Student Award Fund
The Riaz Graduate Student Award will recognize a graduate student in the Department of Politics and Government studying either Comparative Politics and/or International Relations.
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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 Robert C. Shears Endowment provides scholarship support for a Physics student enrolled in good standing at ISU, who has earned a minimum of 30 credit hours. Preference is given to students with demonstrated interest in energy and/or environmental ...
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The Robert D. Weigel Fund was established by the Beta Lambda Chapter of the Phi Sigma Society in honor of the retirement of Robert D. Weigel, who taught at Illinois State for 24 years and served as an advisor to Phi Sigma Society. Later significant ...
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Robinson/Eckelmann Scholarship in Speech Pathology and Audiology
The Robinson/Eckelmann Scholarship was created in December 2006 with the combined funds of two existing endowments, the Kay Robinson Scholarship Fund and the Dorothy Eckelmann Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support for ...
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Roger R. Ruddy Memorial Endowment
The Roger R. Ruddy Memorial Endowment was established in December 2017 by an anonymous donor. The endowment provides scholarships for students enrolled in good standing in Languages, Literatures and Cultures either as a Spanish language education ...
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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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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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Ronald E. Severson Endowed Scholarship
The Ronald E. Severson Endowed Scholarship was established by Ronald Severson in order to benefit students who are majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Savio Strategic Persistence Fund
The Savio Strategic Persistence Fund was established by Kathleen Savio in 2024 to provide resources to support retention efforts in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Scholarship for French Study Abroad Endowment Fund
This scholarship was created by faculty, staff, and grateful alumni who wanted to provide students with the opportunity to study abroad in a French-speaking country. The scholarship may be used for travel expenses, tuition, and other costs related to ...
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Scott Elliott Endowment in Economics
In December 2007 Scott M. Elliott made a gift of $100,000 to create the Scott Elliott Endowment in Economics. The fund supports the highest priorities in the Department of Economics as determined by the department chair. It is permissible to ...
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Scott Elliott Endowment in Philosophy
In June 2006 Scott M. Elliott made a gift of $250,000 to create the Scott Elliott Endowment benefitting the Departments of Economics, Philosophy, and Sociology and Anthropology. The principal and expendable balances in this endowment were divided ...
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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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Sertoma Club of Springfield, Illinois Scholarship
The Sertoma Club of Springfield, Illinois Scholarship was established by President Mark Hanson and its members to provide financial assistance to students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
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Sharon Tarvin Scholarship in Mathematics
The Sharon Tarvin Scholarship in Mathematics provides financial assistance to students majoring in mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, or geography/geology. Applicant must provide a short essay (max. 300 words) describing the importance and ...
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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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The Skibo Scholarship was established to support underserved first time in college students with an interest in anthropology or sociology by building community, creating a sense of belonging, and empowering them with the skills, tools, and ...
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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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Sociology Anthropology Excellence Fund
The Sociology Anthropology General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.
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"I tried my best." this statement is how Sol Shulman wanted to be remembered. As a survivor of the Holocaust, when Dr. Shulman emigrated to the United States a world of possibilities were offered to him. He remained grateful for these opportunities ...
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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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Taimi Ranta Childrens Literature Scholarship
The Taimi Ranta Childrens Literature Scholarship endowment was established in 1996 in memory of Professor Taimi Maria Ranta. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time or part-time junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in English focusing on ...
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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 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 Neuleib-Scharton Award for Excellence in Rhetoric and Writing Studies
The Neuleib-Scharton Award is presented to the graduate student and undergraduate student who have written the best papers in rhetoric, composition, and writing studies in history, theory, or criticism. It honors Professors Jan Neuleib and Maurice ...
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The Thomas D. Wilson Award was established in 1996 by Thomas Wilson. Tom started teaching political science at Illinois State University in 1961 and retired in 1992. During the 1960's he was active in starting anti-poverty projects in the community. ...
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The Thomas Eimermann Scholarship was established in 2002 by Thomas and Kathleen Eimermann. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in politics and government with a demonstrated commitment to and record of success in mock trial competition.
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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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Tom Kuster Creative Writing Award
The Tom Kuster Creative Writing Award endowment was established in 1998 by Richard and Marilyn Kuster in memory of their son. The award is given to a full-time or part-time junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in a program within the English ...
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Tom and Connie (Kostopoulos) Kitzinger Scholarship for the School of Communication
The Tom and Connie (Kostopoulos) Kitzinger Scholarship for the School of Communication was established by Thomas and Constance (Kostopoulos) Kitzinger in 2024 to provide support for a student in the school. The focus of the scholarship will be to ...
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The Vicki L. Kelley Scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Vicki L. Kelley, a 1978 graduate, by family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Department of Communication with preference given to ...
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The Vidette Alumni Scholarship was established in 1987 by members of the Vidette Alumni Association to award to a deserving full-time student employed at the Vidette. The scholarship is awarded to a freshman, sophomore, or junior in good academic ...
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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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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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The William Morgan Poetry Award was established in 2003 by William Morgan. The award is normally given annually to an undergraduate English major who demonstrates excellence in both the writing of original poetry and in the scholarly and critical ...
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Wilma and Donald R. Haerr Scholarship for Nontraditional Students
Wilma Haerr was 40 when she enrolled as a freshman at Illinois State University. She had vowed to stay home with her children while they were young since her own mother had been forced to work outside the home to support the family after her father ...