Lind Scholarship for International Experience

Scholarship Purpose: 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 navigated their first journey through the halls of Illinois State - Ed as a double major in History and Industrial Technology '76, and Carol as a comprehensive major in Art Education '75. After graduation, Ed earned his engineering license from the State of Wisconsin and began his lifelong career as an HVAC engineer. Carol was a stay-at-home mom and wife, doing volunteer work with groups ranging from the Jaycees to The American Cancer Society. They lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan while their daughter attended high school, before returning to central Illinois and ISU to continue their education - Ed earning his MS in History '07, and Carol achieving an MS '02 and PhD '07 in English Studies. She went on to serve as an adjunct faculty member in the ISU English Department until both retired in 2016. Since retiring, they have traveled extensively, visiting well over 25 countries. "This award is our way of leaving a lasting legacy to an institution that has given us so much over the years and to its students who may not have had the means to see the world and its astounding beauty and diversity as we have been fortunate enough to do." With this money, they hope to help the "Lind Scholar" stretch their Redbird wings and truly become a citizen of the world.

Class Level: Junior, Sophomore, Senior.

Department: Dean Of Arts And SciencesCollege Of Arts And Sciences

Requirements

High School GPA: There is no High School GPA requirement for this scholarship.

Essay: There is no essay required for this scholarship.

Application Deadline: No deadline has been specified.

This scholarship is not open to International Students.

Miscellaneous Information

• Scholarships will be awarded as a one-time award.
• Preference should be given to those students who are an active member of a registered student organization at Illinois State University.
• Scholarship recipients must be enrolled in a major within the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Preference should be given to those applicants who provide a written explanation (300 words or less), describing how they feel their first educational international experience will enhance their education and lives.
• Scholarship recipients must have earned sophomore, junior or senior status, and should be in good academic standing.

Additional Information

How to Apply