Information Technology, School of Funds
Total funds: 8
School of Information Technology General Fund
The School of Information Technology General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.
Additionally Supports: Distinguished Freshman Scholarship, Distinguished Graduate Student Scholarship, Distinguished Junior Scholarship, Distinguished Senior Scholarship, Distinguished Sophomore Scholarship, Outstanding Graduate Assistant Scholarship, Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship, Outstanding Junior Scholarship, Outstanding Senior Scholarship, Outstanding Service Award, Outstanding Sophomore Scholarship, School of IT Internship Supplement
School of Information Technology General Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide educational support to undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in any program within the School of Information Technology. The purpose of the School of Information Technology Scholarship Fund is to provide educational support to undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in any program within the School of Information Technology.
Additionally Supports: AFNI Scholarship, Country Financial Scholarship, John Deere Scholarship, School of Information Technology General Scholarship, State Farm Java Programming Scholarship, State Farm Mainframe Scholarship, State Farm Mobile Scholarship, State Farm Networking, State Farm Security Scholarship
Larry Brumbaugh Scholarship
The Larry Brumbaugh Scholarship was started in 2015 in honor of Dr. Brumbaugh. The scholarship provides support to a student accepted for endorsement or enrolled in good standing in the School of Information Technology at Illinois State University.
David Kephart Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Information Technology
The David Kephart Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in August 2011 as a tribute to Dave's legacy and strong commitment to the School of Information Technology at Illinois State University. Dave was a professor in the Applied Computer Science Department for 18 years. During that time he taught a larger variety of classes than any faculty member in the history of the department. While at the University, he was involved in many major consulting projects, often working on-site for corporate clients in Central Illinois and the Chicago area. He also taught seminars and courses for business and government clients. The purpose of this scholarship is to help School of Information Technology majors through financial assistance.
Jan Cook Scholarship
Under the leadership of Carol Chrisman, this endowment was established by colleagues and friends to honor Janet M. Cook in 2001. She was a founding member in the School of Information Technology, taught from 1968-1998, and was an expert on computer security. Each candidate must be enrolled full-time as an information technology major, have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours at ISU immediately prior to application for the scholarship, have earned at least six hours of information technology coursework (including one programming course), and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.0. Preference will be given to women and minorities. Service as a volunteer campus or community committee member is also a consideration. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Under the leadership of Carol Chrisman, the Jan Cook Scholarship was established by colleagues and friends to honor Janet M. Cook in 2001. Jan was a founding member in the School of Information Technology, taught from 1968-1998, and was an expert on computer security.
School of Information Technology Excellence Fund
The School of Information Technology Excellence Fund was established in 2016 to provide unrestricted funds that enable the School to remain relevant and on the cutting edge. The fund supports the highest priority initiatives and is critical to advancing the national reputation and excellence of the School of Information Technology or as otherwise designated by the Director of the School.
Jim Knisley Memorial Scholarship for Mainframe Excellence
The Jim Knisley Memorial Scholarship for Mainframe Excellence was established by his close friends and family in his memory. Jim had a long and successful career working on IBM mainframe technology at several companies including BMC Software and IBM. He was also very service oriented, serving in the US Navy, as an EMT, and participating in medical mission trips to Haiti. This scholarship will go to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior that has a deep interest in the mainframe, but also embodies Jim's passion for community service.