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Additional Illinois State Scholarships

The Steven E. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund was established by the family of Steven E. Bailey in 1997 following his untimely death. Steven E. Bailey was a sophomore, majoring in business, when he died. He was an active member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.

One or more $500 awards will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed by check to the recipient after the 10th day of the spring semester. Qualified applicants must:

  • Be enrolled at Illinois State University as a major in the College of Business
  • Demonstrate an interest in business as a professional career
  • Be a graduate of Plainfield High School or be a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
  • Demonstrate an unmet need for financial aid.

Application form and supporting materials are due each academic year by the first Monday in November.

Download an application: The Steven E. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Fund (pdf) or request an application form and supporting materials contacting:

Caterpillar Excellence Fund Scholarship

Ten $2,500 financial awards and five $2,500 diversity awards will be made to qualified students each academic year. The application deadline is the first Monday in November. Awards will be disbursed by check to the recipients after the 10th day of the spring semester. Qualified students must have:

  • 30 semester hours completed
  • A minimum 3.0 cumulative Illinois State grade point average
  • Be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours during the fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters
  • Be a major in accountancy, finance, international business or marketing

As part of the application process, students are asked to write a 1,000 word essay about how their performance both in and outside of the classroom exemplifies the characteristics of "excellence and leadership." These awards are made available through funds provided by the Caterpillar Foundation.

Download an application: Caterpillar Excellence Fund Scholarship (pdf) or request an application form and supporting materials by contacting:

Norris Porter, Assistant to the Dean for Student Services

Legacy Scholarship

The Illinois State University Student Alumni Council (SAC) offers three $1,000 scholarships to sons and daughters of Illinois State alumni.This non-renewable scholarship was made possible by a donation from the family of Marion H. Dean, Class of 1927, and continuous contributions from Student Alumni Council and the Illinois State University Alumni Association. Access an online application.

College of Business Minority Scholarships

For entering minority freshmen and community college transfer students majoring or minoring in business; $1,000 annually renewable for four years (new freshmen), two years (cc transfer) - apply by March 1. Application form and supporting materials are due each year by March 1. Complete, print, and submit the following application: College of Business Minority Scholarships (pdf).

Illinois State University Black Colleagues Association Scholarship

The ISU Black Colleagues Association is a group of alumni who are eager to support young Black Americans who are pursuing a college education but find it financially difficult. The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. Download an application: Black Colleagues Association Scholarship or request an application and more information by contacting: