Criminal Justice Sciences Funds

Carla E. Barnes Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Carla E. Barnes Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Carla E. Barnes in 2023 in order to provide scholarship support for a criminal justice sciences student.

Peter V. Vitucci Memorial Scholarship

This endowment was established in 1992 by family and friends in memory of Peter Vitucci, a 1991 graduate of Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a senior level student with the intent to work in the criminal justice field. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Peter V. Vitucci Memorial Scholarship was established in 1992 by family and friends in memory of Peter Vitucci, a 1991 graduate of Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a senior level student with the intent to work in the criminal justice field.

Additionally Supports: Vitucci Memorial Scholarship

Barbara Jean Adkins Memorial Scholarship in CJS

Additionally Supports: Barbara Adkins Endowed Scholarship in CJS

The Dr. Thomas Ellsworth Family Endowed Scholarship in Criminal Justice Sciences

The Dr. Thomas Ellsworth Family Endowed Scholarship in Criminal Justice Sciences was established in May 2023 by his daughter, Jodi Ellsworth, to honor her father's legacy as Department Chair and Emeriti Professor in Criminal Justice Sciences from 1978-2003.

Criminal Justice Sciences Excellence Fund

The Criminal Justice Sciences Excellence Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.

Additionally Supports: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Ed Wells Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice

The Dr. Ed Wells Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice was established in 2016 by family, colleagues, and friends of Dr. Wells. The Scholarship provides financial support to an undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice, who has completed a minimum of 45 credit hours and at least one semester at Illinois State. Preference will be given to a student with financial need. Dr. Wells dedicated his life work to demonstrated commitment and concern about fairness in society and among/between people.