Agriculture Funds
Total funds: 10
University Farm Fund
The Agriculture Special Projects Fund supports the general operations, programs, and activities, including improvements to the University Farm at Lexington.
Agriculture Professional Development Fund
The Agriculture Professional Development Fund provides financial support for professional development opportunities for faculty and staff in the department.
Department of Agriculture General Fund
The Department of Agriculture General Fund was established in 1973. The fund provides support for the activities, programs and initiatives, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, in the department.
Horticulture Center
The Horticulture Center Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations of the Horticulture Center in the College of Applied Science and Technology. The Center provides a focal point and support for horticultural instruction and scholarship at Illinois State, as well as public demonstration and outreach.
Agriculture General Scholarship Fund
The Agricultural Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students majoring in Agriculture. The fund also supports several named commemorative scholarships and awards for Agriculture students.
Additionally Supports: Agriculture Scholarship Fund, COUNTRY Financial Scholarship, Nutrien Crop Production Services Scholarship
Dr. John Gary Erisman Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. John Gary Erisman Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 by Dr. Allen Erisman. The scholarship supports a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled in good standing in Agriculture in the College of Applied Sciences and Technology at Illinois State University. Preference is given to a student who plans to pursue a career in farming. Scholarship may also be awarded to a student who plans to work in an agriculture related industry.
Clarence Moore Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1990 by family, friends, and colleagues of Clarence Moore. The scholarship is awarded to a student admitted as a freshman or transfer student in the Department of Agriculture with a preference to those with an emphasis in dairy science. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Clarence Moore Scholarship was established in 1990 by family, friends, and colleagues of Clarence Moore. The scholarship is awarded to a student admitted as a freshman or transfer student in the Department of Agriculture with a preference to those with an emphasis in dairy science.
The Dr. Kristian "KP" Philpotts Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Kristian "KP" Philpotts Memorial scholarship was created by his mother, Marla Rice, in memory of "KP". He was on his way to becoming a veterinarian before his life was tragically taken due to gun violence. "KP" had a love and passion for caring for animals his entire life and this scholarship will help other students fulfill their dream of becoming a veterinarian (preferred); a student who wants to work closely with animals; or a student in the general agriculture field.