Dean of Students Office (General) Funds
Total funds: 12
Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Scholarship Fund
The Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Scholarship was established in 2014 in recognition of the spirit of loyalty and personal growth the founding donor gained through her personal membership in Beta Omicron Chapter and attending Illinois State University. The scholarship supports an active member who is in good standing and who has demonstrated leadership in the chapter, on campus, or in the community. Membership in Alpha Gamma Delta provides a synthesis of foundational values and scholastic structure that elevates a young woman to lead a successful life. The donor encourages the chapter, parents, alumni, and friends benefiting from the social, educational, cultural, and spiritual development provided by Beta Omicron Chapter and Illinois State University to help support and grow the scholarship endowment to benefit current students.
Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Founder's Scholarship
The Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Founder's (ATO) Scholarship was established in 2014. The award honors the founders and re-founding fathers of the Theta Theta chapter of the ATO fraternity at Illinois State, whose tireless efforts, dedication, and leadership, were instrumental in the establishment of the chapter on Feb. 8, 1975 and reinstallation on Nov. 11, 2001. The Founder's Scholarship recognizes an ATO Brother who excels in the classroom, on campus, in the community and in the chapter. Should the Theta Theta Chapter of ATO not be in good standing at Illinois State, or cease to exist, the scholarship may be awarded according to the criteria of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Scholarship established by Karin Burwell. If neither chapter is in good standing, or cease to exist, at Illinois State, the scholarship will be open to students from an eligible fraternity or sorority with preference given to a student majoring in a degree in the College of Business.
Greek Arete
The Greek Arete - Greek Leadership Fund was established in 2018 by Eric and Karin Burwell to highlight and elevate the excellence and virtue affiliated with the Illinois State University Fraternity and Sorority Life experience while honoring the history and foundation of fraternal organizations. The fund supports initiatives that call for excellence in each fraternity and sorority member and increase the value of the Greek community, for its members, the University and its Alumni. There is no English word which captures the exact meaning of Arete; the nearest equivalents are 'excellence' and 'virtue'.
Institute for Leadership and Service
The purpose of this fund is to conduct activities essential to the support and enhancement of programs and services provided by the Institute for Leadership and Service at Illinois State University.
University Program Board Enhancement Fund
The purpose of this fund is to conduct activities essential to the support and enhancement of the programs and services provided by the University Program Board at Illinois State University.
Spangler Scholarship for Social Justice
The purpose of the Spangler Scholarship for Social Justice is to provide financial support to students who demonstrate commitment to pursuing social justice activism in their future careers.
Tina and Mick Rowe Scholarship for Non-traditional students
The Tina and Mick Rowe Scholarship for Non-traditional Students was established by Tina M. Rowe to provide financial assistance to a non-traditional student (10 years or more out of high school). Tina would like to pay it forward to a student who has always had a dream of receiving a college degree and thus has either returned to school or started their college career later in life.
Billy Quigley Memorial Endowment Fund
William "Billy" Quigley Jr., born October 6, 1987, was a dedicated student leader who earned a position on the executive board of the University Program Board as the director of membership and began "Making Redbird Moments." Billy was majoring in business and finance at Illinois State University when he was involved in a fatal car accident on November 26, 2008. This endowment honors student leaders at Illinois State in honor of Billy's enthusiasm, dedication, and pride by recognizing two student leaders annually with a monetary award. The two awards are: 1) University Program Board Full Board Member of the Year and 2) Leader in Action Award. Both awards are named in honor and in memory of Billy Quigley.
Michael D. Schermer Student Leader Excellence Endowment Fund
This fund was established by Michael D. Schermer '73, M.S.E. '78. The purpose is to fund two initiatives: an award to be presented annually to the Illinois State Outstanding Student Leader of the Year as selected by the Dean of Students Office, and a scholarship recognizing an incoming freshman student for his/her student government and community service experiences in high school. Schermer's gift to the award honors its creator, Jennifer Cowsert, by not changing the criteria for the award. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years. Schermer began his career at Illinois State in 1974. He served in many positions at ISU, including associate dean of students. He is active in community service on a local and national basis, including through Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, and has numerous awards at ISU. He retired in 2008 but continues to work in the Division of Student Affairs. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Michael D. Schermer Student Leader Excellence Fund was established by Mr. Schermer to help further Illinois State University's goal of preparing students to be informed and engaged citizens who will promote and further the collective goals of society.
Dr. Leroy and Mary Noel Family Scholarship
The Dr. Leroy and Mary Noel Family Scholarship was founded by their loved ones in their memory, with the aim of supporting first-generation college students and supporting underprivileged individuals. Noel is deeply thankful for the opportunities provided by Illinois State University and the transformative influence it had on his life as a first-generation college student. This scholarship is awarded to a first-generation college student.
RitaMae Carroll Student Leadership Fund
*** Needs Purpose. Steve Carroll graduated from Illinois State University in 1978 with degrees in philosophy and political science. Early in his Illinois State University career Steve became involved with student leadership activities. His campus involvement gave him confidence, organizational perspective, and experience at a young age. He credits much of his success to his experiences at Illinois State University. He hopes the Carroll First-Year Student Involvement Scholarship will inspire Illinois State University students to get involved early and make a difference on campus and beyond. A candidate must be a first year student, freshman or transfer; be enrolled in good academic standing; and demonstrate active achievement as a member of the campus community.
Frank A. Provenzano Scholarship for Tau Kappa Epsilon Students
The Frank A. Provenzano Scholarship for Tau Kappa Epsilon Students supports an undergraduate initiated member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity*student with demonstrated financial need enrolled at Illinois State University.