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Illinois State Scholarships

Below you’ll find a list of known scholarships offered throughout ISU. As these scholarships are offered by various campus organizations, departments, and colleges, eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines will vary.

  • Office of International Studies & Programs
  • University Wide
  • College of Applied Science and Technology
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • Mennonite College of Nursing

OISP Access Abroad Award:

Eligibility: 

  1. Must be accepted into an OISP-sponsored study abroad program
  2. Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Illinois State University; preference given to undergraduate students
  3. Must have successful completion of at least 24 credit hours at ISU or another college/university
  4. Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at ISU; standing will be verified with Student Conduct and Community Responsibilities
  5. Must have an eligible FAFSA application on file with ISU for the academic term intended for study abroad; contact the Office of Financial Aid if you have questions
  6. Only completed grant applications with the required essay attached will be considered


Application Deadlines:

  • Summer Programs: April 1
  • Academic Year, Fall, and Fall Break Programs: June 1
  • Spring and Winter Break Programs: November 1
  • Spring Break Programs: December 1


OISP Access Abroad Award: Information and Application

Academic Year and Semester (Fall and Spring) Terms: 

  • Multiple grants of up to $1,000.00 are available

Summer and Break (Spring Break, Fall Break, and Winter Break) Terms: 

  • Multiple grants of up to $500.00 are available  

Note: This award is based on the availability of OISP scholarship/award funding and may not be available each semester. If a student withdraws from their study abroad program OISP and the Study Abroad Team reserve the right to revoke the award from the recipient.

Hoon Mok Chung Scholarship:

Eligibility:

  • Must be currently enrolled and in good standing at Illinois State
  • Must be a sophomore, junior or senior at the time the award is given
  • Must have earned at least 30 credits at Illinois State
  • Miniumum major GPA of 3.5
  • Must demonstrate financial need

Hoon Mok Chung Scholarship: Information and Application

 

University Club Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Illinois State University
  • Must have an established Illinois State University GPA
  • Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing

University Club Scholarship: Information and Application

 

Susan T. Kern Special Opportunity Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

  • Must be a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
  • Must be in good standing with the University
  • Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours
  • Minimum ISU GPA of 2.5

Susan T. Kern Scholarship Fund: Information and Application

Department of Agriculture - Study Abroad Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Must be participating in the ESA agriculture French Exchange Program or Farm to Table Food Systems in Argentina program
  • Must be a current major offered within the Department of Agriculture
  • Must give a presentation to the Agriculture Alumni Board of Directors following the program

Department of Agriculture - Study Abroad Scholarship: Information and Application

Geography - Margaret Means Endowment Stipend

Eligibility:

  • Must be currently enrolled in good standing at ISU
  • Must be a Geography major (1st of 2nd major)
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Must be involved in any of the following:
    • Practice Teaching
    • Unpaid Internship
    • Off campus travel and formal study
  • Must show strong promise for a career in teaching or service to humankind, must have potential to become a positive influence in society, and must be of high character
  • Must be nominated by department faculty

Margaret Means Endowment Stipend: Information

 

French Language - Petrossian-Tarrant Scholarship for French Study Abroad

Eligibility:

  • Must be currently enrolled and in good standing at ISU
  • Must meet the prerequisites in the French Language study abroad program (endorsed by the French faculty at ISU)
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must demonstrate strong academic achievement, with a cumulative GPA in French of 3.2 and overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

Petrossian-Tarrant Scholarship: Information and Application

 

French Language - Endowed Scholarship for French Study Abroad

Eligibility:

  • Must be currently enrolled and in good standing at ISU
  • Must be a French major
  • Must intented to study for 1 or 2 semesters in a French speaking country
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in French
  • Must have applied for financial aid for the present semester and for the semester or summer in which study abroad is intended
  • Must meet the prerequisites in the French Language study abroad program (endorsed by the French faculty at ISU)

Endowed Scholarship for French Study Abroad: Information and Application

 

Spanish Language - Universidad de Granada:

Students participating in the Spanish Language program to the Universidad de Granada are able to apply for scholarships associated with the affiliate company who sponsors the program (CEA).

Eligibility:

  • Must have applied and been accepted to a CEA program
  • Granada participants can apply to any of the CEA merit-based, diversity, or need based scholarships.

CEA Scholarship: Information and Application

Carson & Iris Varner International Experience Fund

Eligibility:

  • Must be of Sophomore, Junior, Senior standing
  • Must be an International Business major or minor
  • Must be an active member of the International Business Club
  • Must be approved to participate, be currently abroad, or have already participated in a study abroad program (most students apply while abroad or after they have returned)

Varner International Experience Fund:  Information and Application

 

DWB Dream Maker's Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Must be a United States soldier or veteran, including National Guard or Reservist, or be the dependent of a soldier or veteran
  • Must major in Business at Illinois State University
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to serving others through involvement in school and/or community activities
  • Preference given to Entrepreneurship majors and students studying abroad in France

DWB Dream Maker's Endowed Scholarship:  Information and Application

 

Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

  • Must be a student in good standing at Illinois State University
  • Must be a major in the College of Business
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Must participating in one or more of the following activities:
    • Study Abroad program
    • Internship Abroad
    • Sales Scholars program
    • StartUp Showcase participant sponsored by the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Formal leadership development programs sponsored by the College of Business such as:
    • Organizational Leadership Institute’s Leadership Fellows Program
    • Katie School Certificate in Leadership and Business Acumen program
  • Preference given to students participating in an experience abroad

Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship: Information and Application

The College of Education Student Travel Global Initiatives Award

Eligibility:

  • Must be an undergraduate or graduate major in the Curriculum and Instruction Department, the Special Education Department, or the Educational Administration and Foundations Department
  • Must be accepted to participate in one of the study abroad programs sponsored and developed by the College of Education
  • Must be a first-time international traveler
  • Must demonstrate financial need

College of Education Student Travel Award: Information and Application

 

The Franson-Anderson Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled in the College of Education, preferably Elementary Education
  • Must be an undergraduate or second bachelor's student
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Preference given to full time students, those planning a career in teaching, and those who intend to use the scholarship to support expenses associated with international travel for academic studies, including student teaching, during their senior year

Fransen-Anderson Memorial Scholarship: Information and Application

 

The Jepsen International Scholars Program

Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be enrolled full-time in the College of Education (TCH, SED, EAF majors)
  • Must participate in the international travel education experiences (courses) sponsored and developed by the College of Education
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Preference given to students who will be studying in countries where English is not the primary spoken language

Jepsen International Scholars Program: Information and Application

Jana L. Edge Endowed International Transcultural Nursing Scholarship

 

Mennonite College of Nursing Endowed Transcultural Fund

 

Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization Endowed Student & Transcultural Scholarships

 

Ralph and Louise Bellas Endowment for International Transcultural Nursing Scholarship

 

Ralph M. and Mary Esch Endowed Scholarship

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