The South-Wiese Family Legacy Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Purpose: The South and Wiese Families are proud to have a multi-generational legacy at Illinois State University. Michael and Rebecca (South) Wiese created this scholarship which focuses on the tradition and passion their families have for their alma mater. The goal of this scholarship is to honor their families' legacy at ISU by encouraging and facilitating other alumni families to carry on their own legacy as an Illinois State University Redbird.
NOMAJOR NOLEVELDepartment: Alumni EngagementVP - University Advancement
Requirements
Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 3.00 , 3.10 , 3.1 , 3.20 , 3.2 , 3.30 , 3.3 , 3.40 , 3.4 , 3.50 , 3.5 , 3.60 , 3.6 , 3.70 , 3.7 , 3.80 , 3.8 , 3.90 , 3.9 , 4.00 , 4.0
High School GPA: There is no High School GPA requirement for this scholarship.
Essay: An Essay is required towards applying for this scholarship.
Application Deadline: No deadline has been specified.
NODEADLINEThis scholarship is not open to International Students.
NOCOUNTYCommunity Service: There is a community service requirement in applying for this scholarship.
Leadership: There is a leadership experience requirement in applying for this scholarship.
Minimum ISU Hours: 60
Miscellaneous Information
- This scholarship will provide financial assistance in the sum of at least $1,500.00 per academic year for students meeting the following criteria:
- o Candidate must be part of a legacy family tradition, which means any of the following must be an Illinois State University graduate: mother, father, guardian, sister, brother, grandmother, and/or grandfather
- o An undergraduate student who is accepted for enrollment or enrolled as a full-time student and in good standing, meaning a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at Illinois State University or other previously attended higher education institutions, if applicable.
- o Preference given to students with at least 60 credit hours completed by Fall of next academic year
- o Demonstrated contribution to the enrichment of the individual's school or community through active involvement in co-curricular and/or community activities. The recipient(s) will have demonstrated individual initiative, creativity, responsibility, cooperation, and leadership ability.
- o Students will be required to submit three leadership/civic engagement activities they are currently involved in and why they are important to them (125-word min/300-word max).
- o Exhibited potential as a future alumni leader
- o Preference given to those who have not previously received the award.
- https://alumni.illinoisstate.edu/legacy/
Fund Group: 2
Fund Type: 2
Fund Purpose: 15
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Fund Status: O
Scholarship Type: F
Searchable: Y
Survey Code: 08