Office of the Provost Funds
Total funds: 43
Stevenson Center
The Stevenson Center Fund supports the student programs, activities, and operations of the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development. The Center promotes community and economic development in the U.S. and abroad. Through its students, staff, and faculty, the Center cultivates leaders in public service through innovative partnerships with organizations like Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. The Stevenson Center sets the pace for service and understanding through a unique combination of interdisciplinary coursework, research, professional practice and community collaboration.
Center for Civic Engagement Fund
The Center for Civic Engagement was started in 2016 to strengthen Illinois State University's commitment to the value and importance of civic engagement. The Center brings coordination and a shared purpose to the numerous civic engagement efforts occurring across the University as well as to create new opportunities, supporting in-class and out-of-class learning experiences that partner with the community. The Center for Civic Engagement fund supports the activities, programs and operations of the Center.
Milner Library Fund
The Milner Library Fund supports the general operating needs of Milner Library at Illinois State University. Milner has been an active partner in the teaching, learning, and service activities of Illinois State University. Milner librarians provide research assistance and library instruction customized to meet the needs of students and faculty.
University Club Scholarships
The University Club Scholarship fund was established in 1989 to provide support for students who have not only achieved academically at the highest level and but also have been engaged in service to the University and the local community.
Rayfield Dallinger Fund to Support University History
The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to support the preservation of university history at Milner Library, Illinois State University. Funds might be used to collect and preserve materials related to university history, to promote research on university history, and to disseminate historical information about the University. This might include, but not be limited to, acquisition or conservation of documents, publications, or artifacts; modest research stipends; or modest repairs to historical buildings on campus. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to support the preservation of university history at Milner Library, Illinois State University. Funds might be used to collect and preserve materials related to university history, to promote research on university history, and to disseminate historical information about the University. This might include, but not be limited to, acquisition or conservation of documents, publications, or artifacts; modest research stipends; or modest repairs to historical buildings on campus.
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The Red and White Student Scholarship was established in March 2012 to assure general scholarship funds were available to support access to higher education and academic excellence. The scholarship is available to students with demonstrated need and/or high academic achievement.
Nikita D. Richards Perseverance & Civic Engagement Scholarship
The Nikita D. Richards Perseverance & Civic Engagement Scholarship was established by Nikita to help assist students who, like her, experienced socioeconomic challenges, and who are utilizing their time at ISU to fulfill their purpose in life. She has committed her life to being civically engaged at the local, state and national level and encourages all Redbirds to get involved and make a difference on our campus and in our community.
Milner Library Special Collections Fund
Milner Library Special Collections Fund was created in 2015 to support Special Collections at Milner Library.
Olamide Adeyooye Scholarship
This endowment fund was established in 2006 to honor Olamide Adeyooye, a senior whose life was tragically ended three months prior to her graduation. Candidates must have demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to campus and/or community service; and have completed at least 30 hours of credit. Selection will be done by the director of Annual Fund with members of the Student Foundation. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Olamide Adeyooye Scholarship was established in 2006 to honor Olamide Adeyooye, a senior whose life was tragically ended three months prior to her graduation. Candidates must have demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to campus and/or community service; and have completed at least 30 hours of credit.
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) Fund
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) Fund was established in September 1996. CTLT offers resources that aid in the expansion of pedagogical knowledge and skills within Illinois State University's teaching community. The purpose of the fund is to support educators in their pursuit of excellence and innovation in teaching, improved student learning, and the effective use of technology.
Alternative Breaks Support Fund
The Alternative Breaks Support Fund provides financial support for the activities essential to the growth and enhancement of the programs and services provided through Alternative Breaks offer through Illinois State University.
Senior Professionals Charles W. Bolen Endowed Student Award
The Senior Professionals organization at Illinois State University was founded by Charles W. Bolen soon after his retirement from ISU in 1988. The original purpose of the organization was to provide a group of retirees in the Bloomington-Normal area to serve as mentors to selected students. With the encouragement and support of President Thomas Wallace, Provost David Strand, and Honors Program director Ira Cohen, the mentoring program was established with students in the Honors Program. Later, the board authorized the selection of three mentees each year to each receive a $1,000 cash award from Senior Professionals. Bolen's leadership, contributions, enthusiasm, and commitment led to the ongoing success of the Senior Professionals.
Honors Program General Fund
The Honors Program restricted fund provides support for the activities, programs and operations associated with the Honors Program.
International Studies
The International Studies Fund provides support for the activities, programs and operations associated with the the Office of International Studies and Programs at Illinois State University. The Office coordinates a full range of international activities and services for domestic and international undergraduates, graduates, professors and researchers.
Milner Student Success Center
The Milner Student Success Center fund was started in 2019 to help equip, maintain, and enhance the Student Success Center. Located on the first floor of Milner Library, the Student Success Center will serve as an innovative campus hub for learning, research, and technology. A highly interactive, service-focused, and technology rich space, this addition will allow Milner Library to supplement traditional library services in collaboration with campus partners as well as foster creativity by housing Milner Library's MakeIt@Milner maker space.
Student In Need Scholarship Fund
The Student In Need Scholarship fund provides financial support for students who have need or experience significant financial hardship. Students receiving support from this fund would not have been able to complete their degree without the support from this important fund.
Additionally Supports: Cherrise Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Friends of Donna Mauk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Friends of Donna Mauk Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in May 2009 by Ed Warshaw and friends. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students who have lost a parent to cancer or are battling or have survived cancer themselves. Donna's friends believe that she would be pleased to be able to help Illinois State University students who face these challenges. Funds may be used for educational expenses. Donna Mauk lost her life to cancer in 2008, and although she never attended Illinois State University, she shared her life with Steve Mauk, a graduate of the Class of 1979. She also had many close friends that were graduates of Illinois State University. When the fund was converted from restricted to endowed in 2012, Steve Mauk's daughters, Amber Pannell and Tara Boyer, were added as founding donors along with Ed Warshaw.
Bone Scholarship
This endowment was established by the Illinois State University Foundation in honor of the retirement of Robert Bone in 1967. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time senior level student who has a GPA of 3.7 or higher and participates in a variety of campus and community activities. Recipients of Bone Scholar Awards have reached the highest level of recognition attainable by an ISU student. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Since Robert Bone retired as President of Illinois State University in 1967, the ISU Foundation Board of Directors has funded the Bone Scholar Awards. Recipients of Bone Scholar Awards have reached the highest level of recognition attainable by an ISU student. In 1988-1989, members of the Foundation Board, in conjunction with the Honors College, conducted a fund raising campaign to "endow" the Bone Scholar program. The campaign was successful and a Bone Scholar Endowment Fund has been established.
International Studies - Study Abroad
The International Studies - Study Abroad Program Fund was established in 1995 providing support for activities, programs and operations associated with the the Study Abroad Program.
Red and White Student Scholarship Fund
The Red and White Student Scholarship was established in March 2012 to assure general scholarship funds were available to support access to higher education and academic excellence. The scholarship is available to students with demonstrated need and/or high academic achievement.
Larry H. and Marlene D. Dietz Study Abroad Scholarship
The Larry H. and Marlene D. Dietz Study Abroad Scholarship was established in 2017 by President Larry H. and Marlene D. Dietz to provide financial assistance for students interested in participating in a study abroad experience. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and who have not previously had an opportunity to travel internationally.
Student Research and Innovation
The Student Research and Innovation Fund was established in 2018 with a transfer from the ISU Excellence Fund to support and encourage student research across the University.
Senior Professionals Fund
The purpose of this fund is to support scholarships, service learning grants, coordinator salary, program expenses, annual meeting, group socials and other designations as determined by Senior Professionals.
RTL Veterans Assistance Endowment
The RTL Veterans Assistance Endowment was established in 2018 by Robert T. Landes, Jr. The scholarship provides support for an Illinois State University student who is enrolled in good standing, full or part time, who are veterans of any branch of service of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Dianne S. and Douglas A. DeLong Milner Library Endowment
This endowment was established in 1998 by Dianne and Douglas DeLong, who were on the faculty of Milner Library from 1967-1998. The fund provides financial assistance for the purchase of materials about religion for Milner Library. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Dianne S. and Douglas A. DeLong Milner Library Endowment was established in 1998 by Dianne and Douglas DeLong, who were on the faculty of Milner Library from 1967-1998. The fund provides financial assistance for the purchase of materials about religion for Milner Library.
Betty Plummer International Studies Outstanding Senior Scholarship
This endowment fund was established in 1998 by Betty and Mark Plummer to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate international student. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and show involvement in international activities at ISU as well as examples of leadership. An essay and two letters of recommendation also are required. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Investment Pool. Betty Plummer received a Masters degree in English from Illinois State University in 1969 and then taught freshman English at Illinois State University for two years. Betty spent some time overseas in Germany and Taiwan. In 1978 Betty was in charge of Foreign Admissions at Illinoi State University. Three years later, Betty was made Coordinator of Foreign Student and Scholar Services. She was in this position for 13 years until her retirement in 1994. Betty felt that everything really came together for her, with time spent overseas and in her positions at Illinois State. She really enjoyed her work with foreign students. Betty received the Administrative-Professional Distinguished Award from the University in 1994. This was for her work with students as well as working well with everyone inside and outside Illinois State University.
Nevels Family Scholarship
The Nevels Family Scholarship was established by Phillip and Susan Nevels in 2020 to support a student with demonstrated financial need.
Wiese Family Preview Guide Scholarship
The Wiese Family Preview Guide Scholarship was established in 2020 to provide financial assistance to a student in their second year as a Preview Guide.
Neal R. Gamsky and Douglas H. Lamb Graduate Student Research Award
The Neal R. Gamsky and Douglas H. Lamb Graduate Student Research Award (formerly named the Neal R. Gamsky and Douglas H. Lamb Student Counseling Staff Award) was established in 2000 by Neal Gamsky and Douglas Lamb. Gamsky was the founder and director of the counseling center and later served as vice president and dean of student affairs. Lamb joined the counseling center and became director when Gamsky became vice president. Both were professors of psychology. The Fund provides two annual awards supporting a graduate student in the Clinical-Counseling Program in the Department of Psychology and a graduate student in the College Student Personnel Program in the College of Education.
Ada Belle Clark Welsh Scholarship
Ada Bell Clark Welsh earned a two-year diploma from ISU in 1902. She had a distinguished teaching career in several states including Illinois, Arizona and California. Mrs. Welsh died in 1975. She provided in her will to establish a scholarship to assist women who have prior involvement in community or civic activities and who plan to have a career in liberal arts, humanities, teaching, or improvement of teaching. Criteria include a record of academic excellence, evidence of career goals in one of the designated areas, and financial need. Ada Bell Clark Welsh earned a two-year diploma from ISU in 1902. She had a distinguished teaching career in several states including Illinois, Arizona and California. Mrs. Welsh died in 1975. She provided in her will to establish a scholarship to assist students who have prior involvement in community or civic activities and who plan to have a career in liberal arts, humanities, teaching, or improvement of teaching. Financial need may or may not be considered.
Brian and Malee Hundsdorfer Scholarship
The Brian and Malee Hundsdorfer Scholarship was established in 2019. This scholarship was established to assist incoming Freshman from Highland High School in Highland, Illinois.
Pohlmann Resource and Conference Room
This fund is to be used for expenses related to renovation and furnishing of Stevenson Hall Room 435C, and for maintenance, upgrades, materials, technology, and publications associated with the Pohlmann Resource and Conference Room. The Pohlmann Family Development Grants honor the entire family. Vernon earned his B.A. and was Phi Beta Kappa at Washington University in St. Louis. After the war he became a teacher in the public schools and completed his M.S. and Ph.D. He served on the Normal Town Council and the faculty at Illinois State, involving his students in research and community activities. He received many awards at the University. Elsie worked as a head nurse and supervisor of student nurses, and volunteered with Vernon at Home Sweet Home Mission. Sons James and Kenneth are also volunteer leaders for non-profits and successful businessmen. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Pohlmann Resource and Conference Room fund is to be used for expenses related to renovation and furnishing of Stevenson Hall Room 435C, and for maintenance, upgrades, materials, technology, and publications associated with the Pohlmann Resource and Conference Room. The Pohlmann Family Development Grants honor the entire family. Vernon earned his B.A. and was Phi Beta Kappa at Washington University in St. Louis. After the war he became a teacher in the public schools and completed his M.S. and Ph.D. He served on the Normal Town Council and the faculty at Illinois State, involving his students in research and community activities. He received many awards at the University. Elsie worked as a head nurse and supervisor of student nurses and volunteered with Vernon at Home Sweet Home Mission. Sons James and Kenneth are also volunteer leaders for non-profits and successful businessmen.
The ITServe Alliance STEM Scholarship Fund
The ITServe Alliance STEM Scholarship Fund was established by ITServe Alliance in order to give scholarships to students in the STEM areas with financial need.
Louis A. Olivier Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The Louis A. Olivier Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established by Lance Rogers and Steve Siros to honor the memory of Professor Louis A. Olivier Jr. who made an impact on their education and lives.
The HFF Scholarship
The scholarship supports a student with demonstrated financial need enrolled at Illinois State University in either College of Education or College of Business.
DeFranco Family Global Experience Scholarship
The DeFranco Family Global Experience Scholarship was established the support students that are looking to study abroad and expand their college experience.
Dr. Charles E. Morris Jr. and Dr. Jeanne B. Morris Educational Equity Fund
This endowment was established in 1997 by family, friends, and colleagues of Jeanne and Charles Morris. Charles retired as vice chancellor for academic student affairs for the Board of Regents and associate professor of mathematics at Illinois State University. Jeanne is professor of education emeritus at Illinois State. The initial idea was to create a fund that would provide a minimum of $1,200 annually to fund initiatives or activities that enhance educational equity at ISU and support programs in the College of Education. The primary goal of the fund is to promote or reward efforts that enhance educational equity by increasing levels or rates of participation by members of underrepresented groups at ISU. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Dr. Charles E. Morris Jr. and Dr. Jeanne B. Morris Educational Equity Fund was established in 1997 by family, friends, and colleagues of Jeanne and Charles Morris. Charles retired as vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the Board of Regents and associate professor of mathematics at Illinois State University. Jeanne is professor of education emeritus at Illinois State.
Pohlmann Family Development Fund
This fund is to be used for student and faculty engaged in community and economic research with implications for the future of McLean County, and for student assistantships with local agencies that need their expertise but cannot afford placement costs. The Pohlmann Family Development Grants honor the entire family. Vernon earned his B.A. and was Phi Beta Kappa at Washington University in St. Louis. After the war he became a teacher in the public schools and completed his M.S. and Ph.D. He served on the Normal Town Council and the faculty at Illinois State, involving his students in research and community activities. He received many awards at the University. Elsie worked as a head nurse and supervisor of student nurses, and volunteered with Vernon at Home Sweet Home Mission. Sons James and Kenneth are also volunteer leaders for non-profits and successful businessmen. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Pohlmann Family Development Fund is to be used for students and faculty engaged in community and economic research with implications for the future of McLean County, and for student assistantships with local agencies that need their expertise but cannot afford placement costs. The Pohlmann Family Development Grants honor the entire family. Vernon earned his B.A. and was Phi Beta Kappa at Washington University in St. Louis. After the war he became a teacher in the public schools and completed his M.S. and Ph.D. He served on the Normal Town Council and the faculty at Illinois State, involving his students in research and community activities. He received many awards at the University. Elsie worked as a head nurse and supervisor of student nurses, and volunteered with Vernon at Home Sweet Home Mission. Sons James and Kenneth are also volunteer leaders for nonprofits and successful businessmen.
The Dr. Aja C. Holmes Alternative Breaks Fund
As a former Alternative Breaks participant, Dr. Aja C. Holmes understands the positive and lifelong impact this program can have on ISU students. Her fund is designed to offer partial fee waivers to offset Alternative Breaks trip costs for students who want to participate but cannot afford to without financial assistance.
Redbird Promise Scholarship
The Redbird Promise Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to transform Redbird lives. The donor seeks to cover the cost of tuition and board for an in-state student to complete or pursue their 4-year degree. The donor encourages all recipients of this scholarship to pay-it-forward should a long-life and good fortune allow you to. Use the financial freedom this scholarship provides to make an impact on your community, your alma mater and your world.
State Farm Data Science Faculty Recruitment
To establish a fund supporting recruitment and retention of faculty in Data Science. Funding will offer valuable salary support and vital discretionary resources that faculty can use toward research, projects, equipment, and other professional needs related to Data Science. Funding will provide resources for faculty to make continuous updates to the curriculum, aligning with emerging techniques, tools, and industry requirements, which will ensure that students remain abreast of developments in the realm of data science. Faculty members play a pivotal role in guiding students through intricate data analyses, offering mentorship, and contributing to pioneering research in data science methodologies and applications.
State Farm Data Science Scholarship Fund
The fund establishes the State Farm Data Science Scholarships. Scholarships facilitate the recruitment and retention of deserving students from underserved backgrounds by mitigating financial obstacles to enrollment. Scholarships allow students in the cohort to gain experience using real datasets and addressing authentic problems, thereby enhancing their employability and practical skills.