Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2011 by Carl Nierstheimer to honor his children and their families, as well as his late wife Mary Gurtner Nierstheimer, his late father Frank, and late mother Hilda Giese Nierstheimer. In the past two generations this family has almost 300 years of combined career experience in the insurance industry. Since a major challenge for the College of Business is attracting and retaining the most academically talented students and as tuition costs continue to rise, it is with the utmost pride that Carl and his family are supporting this scholarship. They hope that the recipients will excel in their studies at Illinois State University and enjoy their success and fulfillment in their insurance careers as they help others to manage risks and protect their families.