History Funds
Total funds: 7
History Department General Fund
The History Department General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.
Additionally Supports: Internship (Museum) Scholarship, Study Abroad Scholarship, Sutter Student Teaching Scholarship
Gleynafa T. Ray Scholarship
The endowment was established in 1990 by Gleynafa T. Ray for the purpose of recognizing and providing scholarship support to “top” history education majors. Ray attended Illinois State Normal University from 1926-1930 with majors in history, English, and education. She taught history in high schools in Victoria, Rockford,and Iowa City. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Gleynafa T. Ray Scholarship was established in 1990 by Gleynafa T. Ray for the purpose of recognizing and providing scholarship support to "top" history education majors. Ray attended Illinois State Normal University from 1926-1930 with majors in history, English, and education. She taught history in high schools in Victoria, Rockford, and Iowa City.
Darrel A. Sutter Scholarship
In August 2009, Darrel Sutter made a gift to establish this endowed fund, providing support to students majoring in history-social studies education. Sutter grew up on a farm near Colfax and graduated from ISNU in 1960 with a degree in social science education and taught at Roanoke-Benson High School until 1995. Having to work many hours every week during college, it was difficult for him to focus on studies. It is his hope that this scholarship will free students from that worry. Each candidate must be accepted or enrolled in good standing as a full-time student, be a declared major in history-social sciences education in the Department of History, have completed at least two courses in sociology or economics, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 / 4.0, complete an application and essay, and have demonstrated financial need. The funds are to be used for educational expenses. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. In August 2009, Darrel Sutter made a gift to establish this endowed fund, providing support to students majoring in history-social studies education. Sutter grew up on a farm near Colfax and graduated from ISNU in 1960 with a degree in social science education and taught at Roanoke-Benson High School until 1995. Having to work many hours every week during college, it was difficult for him to focus on studies. It is his hope that this scholarship will free students from that worry.
William Howard Scholarship in History
The William E. Howard Scholarship is in honor of Bill Howard, ISNU classes of 1947 (BSE) and 1953 (MSE) who loved & taught history for over 30 years. This fund rewards student scholarship in history, with preference to excellent student research or writing related to World War II. Each candidate for the William E. Howard Scholarship must be: A. Enrolled in good standing at ISU. B. An undergraduate with at least 30 credit hours with a declared major or minor in History or a graduate student pursuing a Master's in History. C. While an ISU student, produced a paper or papers deemed of high quality by the history faculty on a some aspect of: 1. World War II (including the home front) or 2. American history. The William E. Howard Scholarship is in honor of Bill Howard, ISNU classes of 1947 (BSE) and 1953 (MSE) who loved and taught history for over 30 years. This fund rewards student scholarship in History, with preference to excellent student research or writing related to World War II. Each candidate for the William E. Howard Scholarship must be: A. Enrolled in good standing at ISU. B. An undergraduate with at least 30 credit hours with a declared major or minor in History or a graduate student pursuing a Master's in History. C. While an ISU student, produced a paper or papers deemed of high quality by the history faculty on a some aspect of: 1. World War II (including the home front) or 2. American history.
Louis E. Miglio History Education Scholarship
This fund was established by Louis E. Miglio. He maintained a close relationship with Illinois State University and truly felt these endowed funds were a way to make a small payment for the good education he received at Illinois State. Miglio served in the Navy, graduated from Illinois State in 1949, and was awarded a Fulbright Teacher Exchangeship with England. His love of history was expanded there through seeing historical sites that made history come alive. Miglio taught in Pekin for three years and earned his master's degree. He then taught in Decatur from 1952 through 1982. He always told his students, "No matter what occupation or career you choose, be the best you can be and enjoy it!" Each candidate for this fund must be admitted as a student at Illinois State University with a declared major of History Education and demonstrate a financial need.
Lawrence W. McBride Award
This endowment was established in 2004 by family, friends, colleagues, and former students in memory of Lawrence W. McBride. The scholarship honors the best graduate each fall and spring semester of the history/social science education program. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Lawrence W. McBride Award was established in 2004 by family, friends, colleagues, and former students in memory of Lawrence W. McBride. The scholarship honors the best graduate each fall and spring semester of the History/Social Science Education Program.
Mark Wyman Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2004 in honor of Mark Wyman by family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student beginning his/her second semester majoring in history. Preference will be given to a non-traditional age student. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Mark Wyman Scholarship was established in 2004 in honor of Mark Wyman by family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student beginning his/her second semester majoring in History. Preference will be given to a non-traditional student.