Illinois State University Scholarships

 

 

Additional Illinois State Scholarships


Caterpillar Excellence Fund Scholarship


Four $2,500 financial awards and six $2,500 diversity awards will be made to qualified students by Labor Day. The application deadline is August 14, 2009. Awards will be applied towards educational expenses and credited to students' accounts with the University. 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 2009 and spring 2010 semesters
  • Be a major in accountancy, BIS, finance, international business, management 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 contacting the Dean's Office.


Legacy Scholarship


The Illinois State University Student Alumni Council (SAC) offers $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 online information.

 

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 awards of at least $400 will be made on a one-year annual basis. Awards will be applied towards educational expenses and credited to students' accounts with the University. 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 the Dean's Office.