History Funds
Total funds: 17
Bone Speakers Fund
This fund provides financial resources to bring notable speakers to campus. The fund rotates between the departments of Politics and Government, Sociology and Anthropology, and History. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Bone Speakers Fund provides financial resources to bring notable speakers to campus. The fund rotates between the departments of Politics and Government, Sociology and Anthropology, and History.
Louis E. Miglio History Education Scholarship
This fund was established by Louis E. Miglio. He maintained a close relationship with Illinois State University and truly felt these endowed funds were a way to make a small payment for the good education he received at Illinois State. Miglio served in the Navy, graduated from Illinois State in 1949, and was awarded a Fulbright Teacher Exchangeship with England. His love of history was expanded there through seeing historical sites that made history come alive. Miglio taught in Pekin for three years and earned his master's degree. He then taught in Decatur from 1952 through 1982. He always told his students, "No matter what occupation or career you choose, be the best you can be and enjoy it!" Each candidate for this fund must be admitted as a student at Illinois State University with a declared major of History Education and demonstrate a financial need.
Darrel A. Sutter Scholarship
In August 2009, Darrel Sutter made a gift to establish this endowed fund, providing support to students majoring in history-social studies education. Sutter grew up on a farm near Colfax and graduated from ISNU in 1960 with a degree in social science education and taught at Roanoke-Benson High School until 1995. Having to work many hours every week during college, it was difficult for him to focus on studies. It is his hope that this scholarship will free students from that worry. Each candidate must be accepted or enrolled in good standing as a full-time student, be a declared major in history-social sciences education in the Department of History, have completed at least two courses in sociology or economics, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 / 4.0, complete an application and essay, and have demonstrated financial need. The funds are to be used for educational expenses. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. In August 2009, Darrel Sutter made a gift to establish this endowed fund, providing support to students majoring in history-social studies education. Sutter grew up on a farm near Colfax and graduated from ISNU in 1960 with a degree in social science education and taught at Roanoke-Benson High School until 1995. Having to work many hours every week during college, it was difficult for him to focus on studies. It is his hope that this scholarship will free students from that worry.
Darrel A. Sutter Text Book Scholarship and Social Sciences Writing Award Endowment Fund
Darrel Sutter grew up on a farm near Colfax. He attended Illinois State Normal University where he earned a degree in social science education. He created this fund because of his great passion for the University, the educational opportunities it offers to students, and his desire to provide students who wish to teach on the high school level a start toward success in their college career. Sutter retired from teaching in 2005 and still misses the engagement with students. This endowment will provide a text book scholarship each fall to a student who attends Illinois State University.
Additionally Supports: Darrel A. Sutter Social Sciences Writing Award, Darrel A. Sutter Text Book Scholarship
Gleynafa T. Ray Scholarship
The endowment was established in 1990 by Gleynafa T. Ray for the purpose of recognizing and providing scholarship support to “top” history education majors. Ray attended Illinois State Normal University from 1926-1930 with majors in history, English, and education. She taught history in high schools in Victoria, Rockford,and Iowa City. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Gleynafa T. Ray Scholarship was established in 1990 by Gleynafa T. Ray for the purpose of recognizing and providing scholarship support to "top" history education majors. Ray attended Illinois State Normal University from 1926-1930 with majors in history, English, and education. She taught history in high schools in Victoria, Rockford, and Iowa City.
History Department General Fund
The History Department General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.
Additionally Supports: Internship (Museum) Scholarship, Study Abroad Scholarship, Sutter Student Teaching Scholarship
Kyle C. Sessions Honors Scholarship in History
This endowment was established in 1999 by Kyle and Jean Sessions and many family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student in the honors program in the Department of History. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Kyle C. Sessions Honors Scholarship in History was established in 1999 by Kyle and Jean Sessions and many family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student in the honors program in the Department of History.
James Todd Wilborn Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1986 as a memorial of James Todd Wilborn by his family. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore student who intends to major in history. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The James Todd Wilborn Scholarship was established in 1986 as a memorial of James Todd Wilborn by his family. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore student who intends to major in History.
John Freed Undergraduate Research Fund
The John Freed Undergraduate Research Fund supports undergraduate student research in the Department of History, such as but not limited to the following: conference attendance, travel expenses for archival research, or costs associated with procuring materials. Awards or disbursement is to be determined by the Department chair. A Department Faculty Status Committee (DFSC) summary report of fund expenses will be prepared by the Department Chair and shared with the Donor once per academic year.
William Howard Scholarship in History
The William E. Howard Scholarship is in honor of Bill Howard, ISNU classes of 1947 (BSE) and 1953 (MSE) who loved & taught history for over 30 years. This fund rewards student scholarship in history, with preference to excellent student research or writing related to World War II. Each candidate for the William E. Howard Scholarship must be: A. Enrolled in good standing at ISU. B. An undergraduate with at least 30 credit hours with a declared major or minor in History or a graduate student pursuing a Master's in History. C. While an ISU student, produced a paper or papers deemed of high quality by the history faculty on a some aspect of: 1. World War II (including the home front) or 2. American history. The William E. Howard Scholarship is in honor of Bill Howard, ISNU classes of 1947 (BSE) and 1953 (MSE) who loved and taught history for over 30 years. This fund rewards student scholarship in History, with preference to excellent student research or writing related to World War II. Each candidate for the William E. Howard Scholarship must be: A. Enrolled in good standing at ISU. B. An undergraduate with at least 30 credit hours with a declared major or minor in History or a graduate student pursuing a Master's in History. C. While an ISU student, produced a paper or papers deemed of high quality by the history faculty on a some aspect of: 1. World War II (including the home front) or 2. American history.
Additionally Supports: Howard Scholarship in History
Lawrence W. McBride Award
This endowment was established in 2004 by family, friends, colleagues, and former students in memory of Lawrence W. McBride. The scholarship honors the best graduate each fall and spring semester of the history/social science education program. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Lawrence W. McBride Award was established in 2004 by family, friends, colleagues, and former students in memory of Lawrence W. McBride. The scholarship honors the best graduate each fall and spring semester of the History/Social Science Education Program.
Helen Cavanagh History Award
Helen Cavanagh was a professor of history at Illinois State University. Through her estate, this endowment was created to support annual awards recognizing academic excellence and scholarly work including two awards per year to the best master's and doctoral student, two awards for best masters’ thesis: best in U.S. History and best in non-U.S. History, and one award for best doctoral dissertation. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Helen Cavanagh was a professor of History at Illinois State University. Through her estate, this endowment was created to support annual awards recognizing academic excellence and scholarly work including two awards per year to the best master's and doctoral student, two awards for best masters' thesis: best in U.S. History and best in non-U.S. History, and one award for best doctoral dissertation.
Mark Wyman Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2004 in honor of Mark Wyman by family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student beginning his/her second semester majoring in history. Preference will be given to a non-traditional age student. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Mark Wyman Scholarship was established in 2004 in honor of Mark Wyman by family, friends, and colleagues. The scholarship is awarded to a student beginning his/her second semester majoring in History. Preference will be given to a non-traditional student.
Lucy Lucile Tasher Scholarship
The Lucy Lucile Tasher Endowment fund is established throught a bequest from the estate of Lucy Lucile Tasher for the purpose of awarding scholarship support for upperlass students at ISU who major in history. The Lucy Lucile Tasher Endowment fund is established throught a bequest from the estate of Lucy Lucile Tasher for the purpose of awarding scholarship support for upperclass students at ISU who major in History.
Additionally Supports: Tasher Scholarship
Harmon Recruitment Scholarship in History
This endowment was established in 2003 by Sandra and Paul Harmon. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time freshman student with a declared major of history or history education. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 2003 by Sandra and Paul Harmon. Sandra received her master and doctor of arts degrees in history from Illinois State University. She served the University as an instructional assistant professor in history; interim assistant to the president for Affirmative Action; director of the Affirmative Action office; and three-time interim director, and assistant director and academic advisor, of the Women's Studies Program. She retired in 2004. Paul served as general counsel and secretary of the Illinois Agricultural Association and COUNTRY Insurance until his retirement in 2008. He also served as mayor of the Town of Normal from 1985-1993. The purpose of this scholarship is to attract outstanding students from underrepresented groups to the Department of History.
Russell P. Strange Memorial Endowed History Scholarship
The Russell P. Strange Memorial Endowed History Scholarship was established by Priscilla Matthews, Illinois State associate professor emerita Milner Library, in memory of her father and to honor his commitment to higher education as the foundation for an informal citizenry and a strong country. The scholarship provides support to a student who demonstrates academic and personal achievement in history. Preference will be given to students from Southern Illinois.