College of Arts and Sciences Funds
Total funds: 10
College of Arts and Sciences General Fund
The College and Arts and Sciences General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, initiatives, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, in the College.
Additionally Supports: Helen and Shirley Highland Scholarship
Redbird 5 Scholarship
The Redbird 5 Scholarship was established by Mark Burker '85, MS '87, Jeff Charnogorsky '85, Bob Freitag '84 and Tom Pfeiff '83 and in November, 2006, Larry Apfelbaum ISU '83 BS. The friendship these five built as students at ISU has continued long past graduation. Each credits ISU with providing a basis for the success he as enjoyed. Through the Redbird 5 Scholarship, Mark, Jeff, Bob and Tom seek to give back to the University that has given them so much. More importantly, the Redbird 5 Scholarship allows these men the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a current ISU student by providing financial support to a student who might otherwise be unable to obtain an ISU education. The Redbird 5 Scholarship was established by Mark Bruker '85, MS '87, Jeff Charnogorsky '85, Bob Freitag '84 and Tom Pfeiff '83 and in November, 2006, Larry Apfelbaum ISU '83 BS. The friendship these men built as students at ISU has continued long past graduation. Each credits ISU with providing a basis for the success he has enjoyed. Through the Redbird 5 Scholarship, Mark, Jeff, Bob, Tom and Larry seek to give back to the University that has given them so much. More importantly, the Redbird 5 Scholarship allows these men the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a current ISU student by providing financial support to a student who might otherwise be unable to obtain an ISU education.
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Excellence Awards
This endowment was established in 2006 by the College of Arts and Sciences as a means of financing awards for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service among faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Excellence Awards fund was established in 2006 to support awards for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service among faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Kenneth A. and Mary Ann Shaw Teaching Fellowship
Kenneth "Buzz" Shaw earned his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University in 1961 and became an assistant to Presidents Bone and Braden. During his 40-year career as an educator and leader, he held the titles of professor, president, and chancellor. He holds eight honorary degrees, is a renowned author, advisor, and consultant, and is a board member for many prestigious organizations. Mary Ann has been a long-time community servant dedicated to education, children's issues, and service learning. She was instrumental in bringing children's hospitals to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and to Syracuse, New York. The purpose of this fund is to recognize teaching excellence and to improve the teaching and learning environment in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University. Each year two talented teachers will be awarded a minimum of $3,500 to be used for professional development.
Wilson Family Student Assistance Fund
The Wilson Family Student Assistance Fund was established in 2020 to provide support for students in the College of Arts and Sciences experiencing temporary financial hardship or need. Awards are determined on a case-by-case basis based on the funding available.
Greg and Mary Margaret Simpson Endowed Scholarship
The Greg and Mary Margaret Simpson Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 to support an incoming freshman FTIC student majoring in a discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Deon Johnson Scholarship
The Deon Johnson Scholarship was established in 2020 to provide financial assistance for students enrolled in a major within the College of Arts and Sciences. Student must be a member of one of the following organizations: Black Student Union, Association of Latin American Students, or Multicultural Greek Council. Preference given to students who are from a single parent/guardian household and/or a student majoring in social work.
John and Susan Freed Scholarship in the Liberal Arts
This endowment was established in 2004 by John and Susan Freed. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed at least seventy-five semester hours, is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, and is classified by the Office of Disability Concerns as disabled. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The John and Susan Freed Scholarship in the Liberal Arts was established in 2004 by John and Susan Freed. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed at least seventy-five semester hours, is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, and is registered with the ISU Office of Student Access and Accommodation Services.
Bird Seed Scholarship for Arts and Sciences
The Bird Seed Scholarship for Arts and Sciences Majors was established by Tom Ochs in order to financially assist students studying in any major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Illinois State University.
Grabill-Homan Peace Prize
This endowment was established in 2001 by family, friends, and colleagues in honor of Professors Joseph Grabill and Gerlof Homan. This scholarship is awarded to a student with a minimum of 30 hours of college credit, a peace and conflict resolution minor who has demonstrated involvement with campus and community peacemaking activities. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 2001 by family, friends, and colleagues in honor of Professors Joseph Grabill and Gerlof Homan. Funds may be used to support peace education activities and to pay for a reception hosted annually for the recipient of the Community Peace Prize.