College of Applied Science and Technology Funds
Total funds: 7
College of Applied Science and Technology General Fund
The College of Applied Science and Technology General Fund provides support for the the activities, programs and operations, including student scholarships, within the College.
College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Student Scholarship Endowment
A maximum of $200 is awarded to undergraduate students to present the results of research at state, regional, or national conferences. Undergraduate students who have completed a research project under the direction of a member of the CAST faculty are eligible to participate in this program. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Student Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students to present the results of research at state, regional, or national conferences. Undergraduate students who have completed a research project under the direction of a member of the CAST faculty are eligible to participate in this program.
Additionally Supports: CAST Dean's Scholarship, College of Applied Science and Technology Scholarship
College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) General Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide educational support to undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in any degree program within the College of Applied Science and Technology. The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) General Scholarship Fund provides educational support to undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in any degree program within the College of Applied Science and Technology.
College of Applied Science and Technology Student Success Center
College of Applied Science and Technology Student Success Center will support CAST students through high-impact student success practices such as, targeted tutoring sessions, enhanced referral to existing campus support resources, opportunities to interact with professionals with similar backgrounds, and professional development in areas focused on relational and financial topics. The Student Success Center will also be dedicated to enhancing the individualized attention provided to CAST students, including our first-generation and underrepresented students, to improve their access to strategies that are proven to lead to retention, graduation, and upward mobility.
College of Applied Science and Technology Student Persistence Fund
The College of Applied Science and Technology Student Persistence Fund was established in 2019 with a transfer from the CAST General Fund. The fund was created to encourage and support deserving students in the College of Applied Science and Technology with demonstrated need and/or high academic achievement.
The Bob and JoAnn Navarro Scholarship
The Bob and JoAnn Navarro Scholarship was established by Robert Navarro and Cassie Kohrt to honor their parents, Bob and JoAnn Navarro. It will be for a first-generation student (preferred) from LaSalle, Ogle, Winnebago or Will Counties. It can be for a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior. The scholarship will reside in the Dean's office and can be given to any who is a major in the College of Applied Science and Technology.
Murphy Professional Development Fund
The The Dr. Jan and Scott Murphy Faculty Staff Professional Development Fund was established by Dr. Jan and Scott Murphy in order to allow extra funds to be available for faculty and staff to pursue their educational opportunities.