College of Business Funds
Total funds: 64
Finance, Insurance, and Law (FIL) Scholarship Fund
Jordan Styx Memorial Scholarship was created in 2008 by a $1,000 gift from the Baxter Credit Union, Vernon Hills, IL to ISU Foundation. The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support to finance majors. The grant is $1,000 per year for ten consecutive years starting in 2008 with a total commitment of $10,000. The pledge agreement will be renewed after the first five years of the grant and upon request by the Chairperson of the Department of Finance, Insurance and Law or his/her designee. The Finance, Insurance and Law (FIL) Scholarship Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.
Additionally Supports: Business Major Field Test Award, Center for Investment Research and Analysis Award, Charlie Norman Outstanding, David Mistic Award, Educational Fixed Income Fund Scholarship, Educational Investment Fund Scholarship, Erika Gilbert Student Mentorship Award, Finance Achievement Award, Finance Futurity Award, Finance Initiative Award, Finance Professional Excellence Award, Finance, Insurance and Law (FIL) Scholarship Fund, Financial Management Association Leadership Award, Illinois State Alumni in Finance Scholarship, Illinois State Students in Finance Leadership Award, Jordan Styx Scholarship, Outstanding Junior in Finance, Outstanding Legal Environment of Business Student, Outstanding Senior in Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis Support Fund
The Financial Planning and Analysis Support Fund supports the initiatives related to the Institute for Financial Planning and Analysis, such as education and outreach to the university and broader community, student professional development, financial literacy, workshops, internships, speaker series, technology student scholarships and more.
Educational Fixed-Income Enhancement Fund
The students in the class FIL 346: FIxed-Income Analysis and Portfolio Management, under the guidance of the course instructor and Department of Finance, Insurance and Law professors, will recommend investment trades and transactions within the Fund. During periods when the class is not in session, the governing team will be soley responsible for all transactions. COUNTRY Financial or another brokerage firm approved by Illinois State University Foundation will provide trade execution, viewing, custodial, book-keeping, and addministrative services for the Fund.The purpose of this fund is to provide student scholarships, faculty support and professional development and expesenses associated with the course.
Management and Quantitative Methods (MQM) General Fund
The Management and Quantitative Methods (MQM) General Fund was opened in 1972. The fund supports the activities, programs, operations, and named commemorative scholarships associated with the MQM program.
Additionally Supports: Ron Jr. and Cathy Whitton Dentsmart Scholarship, Ron and Cathy Whitton Outstanding Senior in Entrepreneurship
Business Administration General Fund
The Business Administration General Fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the Business Administration program.
Business Education General Fund
The Business Education General Fund was opened in 1972 to support activities, programs and operations associated with the Business Education Program.
Additionally Supports: Business Teacher Education Award, Outstanding Senior in Business Teacher Education Award
Marketing Department General Fund
The Marketing Department General Fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the Marketing Program.
Additionally Supports: Exemplary Marketing Student Award, Marketing Degree Program Scholar
Marketing Department Scholarship
The Marketing Department Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 as a general scholarship for the Marketing Department.
Additionally Supports: Country Financial IMC Faculty Choice Award: Junior, Country Financial Outstanding Junior in Advanced Marketing Analytics Award, Country Financial Outstanding Junior in Integrated Marketing Communication Award, E.V. Jones Service Scholar Award, ETS Major Field Exam Award of Merit, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Diversity in Sales Scholarship, Exemplary Marketing Student, IMC Faculty Choice Award: Senior, Marketing Department Scholarship Fund, Miner Family Marketing/Sales Scholarship, Outstanding Junior in Marketing, Outstanding Marketing Student, CIC-AMA Award, Outstanding Marketing Student, St. Louis Professional Chapte, Outstanding Senior in Integrated Marketing Communication Awd, Rockford Mutual Analytics Award, Ron &, Cathy Whitton Outstanding Senior in Marketing Award
Katie School of Insurance Hall of Fame Fund
The Katie School Hall of Fame fund was opened in February 2012. The purpose is to support the initiatives of the Katie School of Insurance to enhance the insurance and risk management major that is housed in the Department of Finance, Insurance and Law in the College of Business at Illinois State University, or as otherwise designated by the director of the Katie School of Insurance in consultation with the dean of the College of Business.
Additionally Supports: AIG Scholarship, AXA XL Scholarship, Afni, Inc Scholarship, Agency Management Competition Scholarship, American Agricultural Insurance Co. Scholarship, Arthur J. Gallagher &, Co. Scholarship, Associated Bank Scholarship, Assurance Agency Scholar, Auto-Owners Insurance Scholarship, Bituminous Insurance Co Scholarship, Brown &, Brown Scholarship, CNA Scholarship, Chubb Group Scholar, Corkill Insurance Agency Scholar, Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship, Gen Re Scholar, Great Peoria Claims Association Scholarship, Hartford Steam Boiler Scholar, IAMIC Scholar, Insurance Producer Awareness Scholarship, International Scholarship, Katie School Actuarial Scholar, Katie School Data Analytics, Katie School Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship, Katie School Hall of Fame, LOMA Society Scholarship, Liberty Mutual Scholar, Lloyd's Illinois Scholar, Mid-Illinois Chapter of RIMS Scholar, Munich Re Scholar, Pekin Insurance Scholar, RLI Scholar, RT Specialty Scholar, Redbird Risk Management Scholarship, Rockwood Scholarship, Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge Team, St. Louis Chpater of CPCU Scholarship, Swiss Re Scholar, Travelers Scholar, Zurich North America Scholar
Finance, Insurance and Law General Fund
The Finance, Insurance and Law General fund was established in 1978 to provide support for the activities, programs and operations associated with the department. The Finance, Insurance and Law is a department in the College of Business.
Additionally Supports: COUNTRY Financial Distinguished Junior in Finance, COUNTRY Financial Distinguished Senior in Finance
EIF Enhancement Fund
The EIF Enhancement Fund was established in 2000 to support the general operating needs of the Educational Investment Fund course at Illinois State University. The Educational Investment Fund (EIF) course provides a real-world investing opportunity for students who have a strong academic background in finance, as well as academic and career goals that match the course objectives. Participants are responsible for managing an actual portfolio of securities in a challenging, hands-on learning experience. The EIF Enhancement Fund covers the cost of EIF student scholarships, technology and databases used by EIF students, and other EIF activities that support the experiential learning in the EIF course.
Ron Whitton Pay It Forward Fund
The Ron Whitton Pay It Forward Restricted Fund was established in 2019 to provide financial support for students and to cover operating expenses related to the Pay It Forward program in the College of Business. Eligible expenses include marketing and program costs and unanticipated ancillary costs.
Katie School Excellence Fund
This endowment was established in September 1996 to support the Katie School of Insurance. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This Katie School Excellence Fund was established in September 1996 to support the Center for Insurance and Financial Services (aka Katie School of Insurance). Income from the endowment will be used to support the annual operating expenses for the Center for Insurance.
College of Business Excellence Fund
The College of Business Excellence Fund provides support emerging talent, including named commemorative awards and scholarships, to advance the national reputation and excellence of the College of Business at Illinois State University. The Fund was formerly named College of Business Fund.
Additionally Supports: Dean's Scholarship, ETS Exam Award
College of Business Academic Fund
The purpose of this fund is to support faculty innovation by recruiting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff for the College of Business at Illinois State University. World-class faculty help make an Illinois State education unique by providing the best undergraduate experience for business majors.
Business Week
The Business Week Fund supports the programs and events held during the College of Business' Business Week. Business Week offers engaging, authentic and professional opportunities that enable students to interact closely with alumni, employers. Through a weeklong series of events students have the opportunity to develop essential soft skills and understandings required for success and listen to speakers share specialized expertise. The Business Week Fund supports the programs and events held during the College of Business' Business Week. Business Week offers engaging, authentic and professional opportunities that enable students to interact closely with alumni, employers. Through a week long series of events students have the opportunity to develop essential soft skills and understandings required for success and listen to speakers share specialized expertise.
Additionally Supports: Business Week Fund, CSR Case Competition Scholarship
Dixie L. Mills Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Dixie L. Mills Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by colleagues, alumni, friends, and business community leaders in honor of Dixie Mills, dean of the College of Business at ISU upon her retirement. The scholarship was established for the purpose of attracting high-achieving and motivated students to major in business at ISU. Qualified applicants must demonstrate leadership through involvement with extracurricular and/or community activities and reflect integrity in their daily life. Each candidate must: be an incoming freshman majoring in business, have at least an 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale, rank in the top quarter of their high school class or have an ACT composite score of 24 or above, submit a 250 word essay, and include at least one letter of reference. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool. The Dixie L. Mills Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by colleagues, alumni, friends, and business community leaders in honor of Dixie Mills, dean of the College of Business at Illinois State University, upon her retirement. The scholarship was established for the purpose of attracting and retaining high-achieving and motivated students who are majoring in business. As tuition costs continue to rise, scholarship support is many times a determining factor for where students choose to attend and their ability to finish a degree. Qualified applicants must demonstrate leadership through involvement with extracurricular and/or community activities and reflect integrity in their daily life. Each candidate must be an incoming freshman majoring in business.
Accounting Department General Fund
The Accounting Department Fund supports the general operating needs of the Accounting Department at Illinois State Univeristy.The Accounting Department at Illinois State University offers premier undergraduate and graduate programs in accountancy with a national reputation for excellence. The department offers four undergraduate sequences in accountancy, a degree in business information systems, a master of science program, and a unique integrated 150-hour bachelor of science/master of professional accountancy program. The Accounting Department General Fund supports the operating needs of the Accounting Department at Illinois State University, including named commemorative awards and scholarships.The Accounting Department at Illinois State University offers premier undergraduate and graduate programs in accountancy with a national reputation for excellence. The department offers four undergraduate sequences in accountancy, a degree in business information systems, a master of science program, and a unique integrated 150-hour bachelor of science/master of professional accountancy program.
Additionally Supports: ETS Award, Federation of Schools Accounting Scholarship
Accounting Department Scholarship Fund
The Accounting Department Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students majoring in Accounting. The fund also supports several named commemorative scholarships and awards for Accounting students.
Additionally Supports: Alumni Golf Outing, BKD, Case Competition Scholarship, Caterpillar Scholarship, Clifton Larson Allen Scholarship, Country Financial, Deere and Co., Doug Hart Accounting Scholarship, Dunbar, Breitweiser &, Co., LLP, Enterprise, Erick &, Jada Miner Scholarship, FORVIS Scholarship, Federation of Schools of Accountancy Scholarship, Growmark, Hartung Scholarship, Heinold-Banwart, IDEX Corporation Award, ISU Accounting Dept Advisory Council Scholarship, KPMG Scholarship, Keith &, Kathi Martin Award, MCK CPAs Award, Marcotte BS/MPA Scholarship, Marcotte Outstanding MS Scholarship, Marcotte Undergraduate Scholarship, Miller Cooper Scholarship, PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship, RSM Scholarship, Sikich LLP Scholarship, State Farm Foundation Scholarship, Tighe, Kress, &, Orr Scholarship
Max Rexroad Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1996 by John Anthony Doyle, a 1980 graduate of Illinois State University. This fund honors W. Max Rexroad, a professor of Accounting. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in accounting at Illinois State University. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Max Rexroad Scholarship was established in 1996 by John Anthony Doyle, a 1980 graduate of Illinois State University. This fund honors W. Max Rexroad, a professor of accounting. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in accounting at Illinois State University.
MBA Program General Fund
MBA Program General Fund provides support for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Illinois State University.
Additionally Supports: Certificate of Academic Achievement, Distinguished Leadership Award, ETS Score Award, Heritage Enterprises Sponsored, Outstanding MBA Student
College of Business Dean's Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support for students with a major in the College of Business. Students must meet requirements as estabished by the Dean or agreements with respective donors.
Additionally Supports: Ben and Katie Hart Scholarship, Diversity Excellence Business Scholarship, Jack Vincent Endowed Scholarship Administrative Agreement, Pantaleone-Hoffman Family Excellence Scholarship in Business, Rigas Family Scholarship
Carson and Iris Varner International Experience Fund
This fund was established in 2009 by former students of Carson and Iris Varner to support students in the College of Business who want to complete an international experience abroad. The Varners have taught at Illinois State since 1975, and their work has helped make the University the center of international business education in Illinois. Each candidate must be a junior or senior business major with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5/4.0, be enrolled to participate in an international experience abroad sponsored by the COB, submit a written essay, have completed 30 semester hours at Illinois State prior to the experience abroad, and might be interviewed by faculty. Financial need may be considered when candidates have otherwise equal qualifications. The award is to be used for educational expenses. This fund was established in 2009 by former students of Carson and Iris Varner to support students in the College of Business who want to complete an international experience abroad. The Varners have taught at Illinois State since 1975, and their work has helped make the University the center of international business education in Illinois.
Jean Kempel Grever Endowed Scholarship Fund
Jean Grever was a 1949 graduate of the business teacher education program at what was then Illinois State Normal University, and a 1963 graduate of the master's business education program. She earned a doctorate in business education from Northern Illinois University in 1975. This fund was established by Jean in 2011 for the purpose of providing financial support for business teacher education students at Illinois State University. Jean's interest in becoming a teacher was encouraged by her parents and made possible by a scholarship to Illinois State University. Thus, the fund was established to help future business teacher education students who are in need of financial assistance to pursue their degree at the University.
Robert L. Crowell Endowed Scholarship
The Robert Crowell MBA Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by Robert Crowell, a 1995 graduate of ISU's MBA program, to provide scholarships for full-time business professional returning to school for their MBA degree. Candidates must: have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work and a GMAT score of at least 550 if an incoming student; have cumulative GPA of 3.5 for a continuing MBA student; submit a 250 word essay describing: applicant's background, career goals, how the scholarship will impact his/her academic future and career goal; and include at least two letters of recommendation. Preference will be given to students (applicants) with a minimum of three years of full-time post-undergraduate work experience. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Robert Crowell MBA Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by Robert Crowell, a 1995 graduate of ISU's MBA program, to provide scholarships for full-time business professionals returning to school for their MBA degree.
Professional Selling Lab
The Professional Selling Lab Fund was opened in 2009 to support activities, programs and operations associated with the Sales Institute.
Additionally Supports: Arthur J. Gallagher – Outstanding Junior Sales Student Award, COUNTRY Financial Outstanding Class Involvement Award, Caliber Smart – Exemplary Sales Student Scholar and Coaching Award, Enterprise Rent-A-Car All-Around Sales Potential Sr Student, NW Mutual Chcland B/N Grps All-Around Sales Potential Junior, Northwest Mutual All-Around Junior Sales Student Award, Prof. Sales Inst. All-Around Oust Senior Sales Student Award, Prof. Sales Inst. Freshman Leader in Training Award, Prof. Sales Inst. Outstanding Sales Competitor Award, Prof. Sales Inst. Soph Sales Leader in Training Award, Saint Gobain Abrasives – Outstanding Sales Student Award, Sazerac Professional Sales Institute Outstanding Academic Performance Senior Sales Student Award, Sherwin Williams – Outstanding Sales Intern Award, Softchoice – Sales Ambassador Award
William Townes Scholarship
The William Townes Scholarship endowment was established by the Alpha Phi Alpha-Eta Tau Chapter in memory of William Townes. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in accounting.
Sue G. Brody Endowed Scholarship
The Sue G. Brody Endowed Scholarship was established to provide financial support to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Business.
Caroline Kern Craig Endowed Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to help defray the cost of education for accounting majors with high academic achievement and career potential. It was established in 2012 by Caroline's husband, Tom, and by Jon Farney '93, a past president of Beta Gamma Sigma at Illinois State and a former student who remembers fondly Caroline's influence on his life. Caroline devoted almost her entire professional career to ISU's accounting programs and students. She was valedictorian of her high school class in Kankakee; an undergraduate Bronze Tablet Scholar at the University of Illinois; and a Deloitte, Haskins & Sells Doctoral Fellow. She was one of two recipients of a graduate teaching assistant excellence award, and was voted by ISU's Student Accounting Society as Outstanding Faculty Member the last semester she taught. She taught primarily tax accounting. Tom also taught accounting. Many students took up to three courses from Caroline, and up to six courses from Caroline and Tom.
Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute Endowment
The Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute Endowment provides support for activities, programs and operations solely associated with the International Business Institute.
Additionally Supports: Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute End, Outstanding Junior in International Business, Outstanding Senior in International Business, Varner International Diversity Scholarship
Women In Business Professional Development Fund
The Women in Business Professional Development Fund was established in 2016 through a fund transfer. The purpose of the fund is to support student programs and initiatives in the College of Business enhancing the professional development of students. Preference will be given to programs that support female business students and promote gender awareness with a focus on developing the next generation of female business leaders.
Mark Willis Scholarship Fund
The Mark Willis Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 to honor Mark's legacy of providing leadership to the insurance industry. The fund will provide financial support to attract and develop the next generation of industry leaders through the insurance program at Illinois State University and the support of the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management.
Katie School Alumni Scholarship
The Katie School Alumni Scholarship was established in 2014 by Blake Kuppersmith '02 and Eric Pan '04 who majored in insurance while attending Illinois State University. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a student majoring or minoring in insurance.
Finance, Insurance, and Law (FIL) Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
The Finance, Insurance, and Law (FIL) Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship was created in 2018 through a transfer of funds from the FIL Advisory Board Excellence Fund. The scholarship provides financial support for juniors and seniors enrolled in any major in Finance, Insurance, and Law Department. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
William B. Poppleton Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2005 by Terry B. Poppleton, a 1969 graduate in history, and his sisters, Nancy Krey, and Jill Zeitlin, a 1974 graduate in history, in memory of their father. The scholarship is awarded to a junior-level student majoring in business management. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The William B. Poppleton Scholarship was established in 2005 by Terry B. Poppleton, a 1969 graduate in history, and his sisters, Nancy Krey, and Jill Zeitlin, a 1974 graduate in history, in memory of their father. The scholarship is awarded to a junior-level student majoring in business management.
RSM Impact Fund Endowment
The RSM Impact Fund Endowment supports the recruitment and retention of accounting faculty and student scholarships and professional development. The fund was established in 2019 by Zachary Fortsch's personal gifts and gifts of other ISU alumni partners working for RSM and matching gifts from the RSM Foundation. The creation of this fund will help maintain the tradition of accounting excellence at Illinois State University and help raise the profile of RSM with students and faculty.
Katie Insurance Golf Classic
The Katie Insurance Golf Classic Fund is a general purpose fund which supports the annual Katie School Golf Classic. The proceeds from the Katie School Golf Classic are used to support the programs the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management provides. This fund was established in April 1999
Willie Brown Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Willie Brown Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 by Willie Brown, M.S. '73, Business Administration. The purpose is to provide substantial financial support students majoring in Business at Illinois State. Brown began his career at State Farm in 1971 in the data processing department and retired in 2009 as Executive Vice President. Brown has been an active leader in the Bloomington-Normal community. At Illinois State University, he serves on the College of Business Advisory Council and the Alumni Network, and he has been inducted into two Halls of Fame.
Eovaldi Family Accounting Scholarship
George Eovaldi graduated as valedictorian from high school in Buckner in 1948. He enrolled at Southern Illinois University that fall with a scholarship and graduated there in 1955 after two years in the U.S. Army. He met Carol (Monteggia) when he returned to SIU. She and a friend were looking for rides from their town (near Buckner) to SIU and back. George began his 39-year career at State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company upon graduation and worked in Bloomington; Dallas; and Lincoln, Nebraska; retiring as vice president of accounting. While in Lincoln, they had six children, five of whom earned degrees in business areas at ISU: Stephen M.S. '81; Linda; Debra '83; Donna M.S. '86; Bryan '86, M.B.A. '87; and Terry '89. George has volunteered for many community organizations. He was inducted into the College of Business Hall of Fame in 2010.
Ferengul Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2010 by Corey and Melanie Ferengul to help current business students who are actively participating in paying for school while focusing on their studies. The Ferenguls grew up in working class families in the Chicago suburbs and worked several jobs to finance the majority of their educations. Melanie '93, B.S. Accounting, was recruited prior to graduation by The Northern Trust Company. Corey '93, B.S. Marketing, began a career after graduation in the computer software industry spanning several companies. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, work experience or involvement in school or community activities, and demonstrated financial need. The award is to be used for educational expenses. The scholarship will be awarded annually as funds are available. This endowment was established in 2010 by Corey and Melanie Ferengul to help current business students who are actively participating in paying for school while focusing on their studies. The Ferenguls grew up in working class families in the Chicago suburbs and worked several jobs to finance the majority of their educations. Melanie '93, B.S. accounting, was recruited prior to graduation by The Northern Trust Company. Corey '93, B.S. marketing, began a career after graduation in the computer software industry spanning several companies.
Charlie Norman Finance Scholarship Fund
The Charlie Norman Finance Scholarship Fund was created in 2014 in memory of Charlie Norman, a 1988 Finance graduate of the College of Business. Charlie began funding scholarships for the Finance, Insurance, and Law Department in 2009 through annual gifts. This endowment became funded through a provision Charlie made in his estate. The purpose of this fund is to support annual awards to finance majors, including the outstanding senior and outstanding junior finance majors at Illinois State University.
College of Business Diversity Scholarship
The College of Business Diversity Scholarship was established in 1988 with a gift from the State Farm Companies Foundation. The scholarship supports recruitment efforts focused on the value and importance of diversity in the College of Business.
Business Education Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support for students with a major in Business Education.
Joseph Trefzger Scholarship in Finance
The Joseph Trefzger Scholarship in Finance was established by Robert Parent '77, a 1997 double-major of Finance and Insurance, in honor of Joe Trefzger. While attending Illinois State, Parent had Dr. Trefzger for multiple classes and credits Trefzger's guidance for helping him remain focused on his coursework and opening his eyes to broader campus opportunities that made the ISU experience more enriching. The scholarship provides support for a student majoring in finance or pursuing a MBA who demonstrates academic and personal achievement. Specific award requirements will be determined annually by the College of Business Dean's Office based on its recruiting and retention priorities.
BIS Sequence Scholarship
The BIS Sequence Scholarship was established in 1990 to providing financial support for students majoring in Business Information Systems at Illinois State University.
Corey Parker Endowed Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this scholarship is to promote diversity in the College of Business by providing financial assistance for students
Bill Spaniol Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1998 by Nims & Associates, Inc. in memory of Bill Spaniol, friend, business associate, president, and CEO. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior or senior level student in the Business Information Systems sequence of the College of Business. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Bill Spaniol Memorial Scholarship endowment was established in 1998 by Nims & Associates, Inc. in memory of Bill Spaniol, friend, business associate, president, and CEO. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior or senior level student in the Business Information Systems sequence of the College of Business.
Human Resource Management Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support to students with a major in Human Resource Management.
Business Information Systems Scholarship
The Business Information Systems Scholarship was established in 2020 by Keith Donner. The scholarship supports a student with demonstrated financial need enrolled as a Business Information Systems major.
Diversity Excellence Accounting Scholarship
The Diversity Excellence Accounting Scholarship was established in 2019 by Doug and Linda Ellerman. The scholarship supports an Accounting major with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to a student in a traditionally underrepresented group.Doug and LInda grew up in working class families in central and western Illinois. Both received scholarships and grants and had jobs which helped them to finance their education.
Warren S. and Barbara J. Perry Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1988 by family and friends in memory of Warren Perry. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student majoring in or planning to major in business education or office administration. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 1988 by family and friends in memory of Warren Perry. In 2013, the scholarship was renamed for Warren S. Perry and Barbara J. Perry, who devoted themselves to the personal and professional development of students during their careers as educators. This scholarship is to be used to attract new incoming high school and community college graduates to major in Business Teacher Education or to retain current students on campus.
McMullen Family First Generation Student Accounting Scholarship
The McMullen Family First Generation Student Accounting Scholarship was established by Steven and Susan McMullen to provided financial support for first generation students majoring in Accounting in their junior or senior year.
Steve Michels CPA Review Course Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tri Star Marketing, 1973 accounting alumni, and friends from Illinois State as a tribute to Steve Michels and those who have been afflicted with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Steve's accounting career began in 1973 in auditing. In 1975 he shifted from public accounting to the Russell Stewart Oil Company, presently known as Tri Star Marketing, Inc., where he continued for 37 years, originally as controller and ultimately as chief financial officer. During his tenure the company grew from 12 to 54 Super Pantry convenience stores and travel centers in Illinois and Indiana, generating $550 million in annual revenue. Steve and his wife of 36 years, Wendy, have raised two sons, Justin and Troy. Steve has been a longtime supporter of Illinois State athletics, especially the basketball program, and an active participant in the Accounting Department's annual golf outing, which his team won in 2007.
Cama Family Scholarship
The Cama Family Scholarship was established in 2021 by Wendy Cama to support support students interested in the profession of accounting. Interested candidates must be enrolled in Accounting or Business Information Systems majors. Preference given to students with demonstrate financial need.
Howley Family Scholarship Fund
The John Howley Accounting Scholarship Fund was established by John Howley in order to provide financial aid to a junior or senior majoring in Accounting who has demonstrated financial need.
Gary L. Fish Accounting Scholarship
The Gary L. Fish Accounting Scholarship was established by Gary L. Fish in order to provide financial assistance for Accounting students.
Dustan Beier and Lynn Litwin Endowed Scholarship
The Dustan Beier and Lynn Litwin Endowed Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the College of Business and members of Delta Sigma Pi.
Undergraduate Insurance Program
The Undergraduate Insurance Program General Fund was established in October 1999. The Fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the Undergraduate Insurance Program in the College of Business.
Additionally Supports: AIG Scholarship, APIW, ARM Scholar, AXA XL Scholarship, Afni, Inc Scholar, American Agricultural Insurance Co Scholar, American Family Insurance Scholar, Amica Mutual Insurance Co Scholar, Angus Robinson Scholarship, Aon Scholarship, Arlington/Roe &, Co Scholar, Arthur J. Gallagher &, Co Scholar, Association of Lloyd’s Brokers, Assurance Agency Scholar, Auto-Owners Insurance Scholarship, Bituminous Insurance Co Scholarship, CNA Scholarship, COUNTRY Financial Scholar, CPCU Exam Award, Certificate for Leadership and Business Acumen, Chicago Chapter of RIMS Scholar, Chubb Group Scholar, Connor &, Gallagher Scholar, David Lockton Hall of Fame Scholarship, Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship, FAME Scholarship, Gen Re Scholar, Hammesfahr Scholarship, Hartford Insurance Company, Hartford Steam Boiler Scholar, Hortica Insurance Scholar, Insurance Account and Systems Scholarship, International Internship Award, J. Krug &, Associates, Inc. Scholarship, Katie Insurance Diversity Scholarship, LOMA Society Scholarship, Liberty Mutual Scholar, Lloyd's Illinois Scholar, London Market Study Tour, McLean County Compact, Mid-Illinois Chapter of RIMS Scholar, Munich Re Scholar, Outstanding Junior in Insurance, Outstanding Senior in Insurance, Pekin Insurance Scholar, RLI Scholar, RT Specialty Scholar, Redbird Risk Management Scholarship, Rockwood Foundation Scholarship, Spencer Foundation Scholarship, Student Leadership Program, Surplus Line Association of IL Scholar, Swiss Re Scholar, Travelers Scholar, Undergraduate Insurance Program General Fund, VCU RMI Challenge, Zurich North America Scholar
The Deborah L. Lindberg Accounting Scholarship
The Deborah L. Lindberg was established by Harlan Fuller in order to give a one-time scholarship for any accounting major who expresses a financial need.
Stephen and Sharon Hagge Innovation Institute Fund
The Stephen and Sharon Hagge Innovation Institute Fund was established in 2019 by Stephen and Sharon Hagge to support the creation, programs, and operations associated with the Stephen and Sharon Hagge Innovation Institute. Activities and operations of the institute could include, but are not limited to, space renovation, innovation awards, experiential learning opportunities, staff support and more. It is the intent of the donors that the Stephen and Sharon Hagge Innovation Institute will help find new and sustainable ways of delivering transformational learning opportunities for ISU students, recognize and encourage entrepreneurship, and foster innovation throughout campus. At its core, the Stephen and Sharon Hagge Innovation Institute is intended to foster a culture of student innovators, arming them with the essential skills and mindset to lead in their career of choice.
COUNTRY Financial Business Information Systems Scholarship
The COUNTRY Financial Business Information Systems Scholarship was established by COUNTRY Financial in order to assist students majoring in Business Information Systems.
Timothy Turner RT Specialty Endowed Impact Fund for Risk Management and Insurance
The Timothy Turner RT Specialty Endowed Impact Fund for Risk Management and Insurance was established by Timothy Turner with RT Specialty in order to promote the diversification of the risk management and insurance industry. The impact fund will support engagement in risk management and insurance by talented high school students. Students may be identified from college and career preparatory programs, including but not limited to Chicago Scholars and RISE. Student engagement may include career workshops, internships, job shadowing, mentoring high school programs focused on risk managements and insurance both on campus and off, and trips to Illinois State University campus. The impact fund may also support scholarships for students and early academic career study abroad educational risk management and insurance tours.
Tara Adams Study Abroad Scholarship
The Tara Adams Study Abroad Scholarship was established by Tara Adams in order to support business students who need help to study aboard. Primary preference for a member of Delta Sigma Pi in any business major, if none qualify then to a student in any business fraternity in any business major, and if none qualify then to any international business major.