International Business Funds

International Business General Fund

The International Business General Fund provides support for the Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute (VIBI) in the College of Business. The Institute is the home of all international-related programs and activities in the College of Business. The VIBI coordinates internationalization of students and faculty to enhance awareness of global issues in business and encourage broader thinking about international business. VIBI fosters a network of international relationships with partner schools to enable students to study abroad in many different countries or complete an International Internship and faculty to network with like-minded global colleagues.

Additionally Supports: International Business Service Award

Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute Endowment

The Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute Endowment provides support for activities, programs and operations solely associated with the International Business Institute.

Additionally Supports: Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute End, Outstanding Junior in International Business, Outstanding Senior in International Business, Varner International Diversity Scholarship

Carson and Iris Varner International Experience Fund

This fund was established in 2009 by former students of Carson and Iris Varner to support students in the College of Business who want to complete an international experience abroad. The Varners have taught at Illinois State since 1975, and their work has helped make the University the center of international business education in Illinois. Each candidate must be a junior or senior business major with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5/4.0, be enrolled to participate in an international experience abroad sponsored by the COB, submit a written essay, have completed 30 semester hours at Illinois State prior to the experience abroad, and might be interviewed by faculty. Financial need may be considered when candidates have otherwise equal qualifications. The award is to be used for educational expenses. This fund was established in 2009 by former students of Carson and Iris Varner to support students in the College of Business who want to complete an international experience abroad. The Varners have taught at Illinois State since 1975, and their work has helped make the University the center of international business education in Illinois.