College of Business Funds
Total funds: 16
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.