International Engagement Funds

Dennis M. McNeal - International House

The Dennis M. McNeal - International House Award was established to support the students of the International House and their related programs in the memory of former resident Dennis McNeal. Awards can support individual scholastic achievements, unfunded ethnic student organizations affiliated with I-House, student registrations at conferences, field trips, workshops, retreats, or the I-House alumni newsletter.

International Studies - Study Abroad

The International Studies - Study Abroad Program Fund was established in 1995 providing support for activities, programs and operations associated with the the Study Abroad Program.

Additionally Supports: International Studies - Study Abroad Program

DeFranco Family Global Experience Scholarship

The DeFranco Family Global Experience Scholarship was established the support students that are looking to study abroad and expand their college experience.

International Studies

The International Studies Fund provides support for the activities, programs and operations associated with the the Office of International Studies and Programs at Illinois State University. The Office coordinates a full range of international activities and services for domestic and international undergraduates, graduates, professors and researchers.

Marilyn M. Boyd Memorial Scholarship For International Students

*** Needs Purpose Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Investment Pool. The Marilyn M. Boyd Memorial Scholarship for International Students was established in 2007 by Lisa and Benjamin Boyd in memory of their mother, Marilyn Boyd, who served as the program coordinator for Illinois State University's International House program for almost 25 years until her passing in 2007. The purpose of the fund is to provide a scholarship to an outstanding International House student who might not otherwise be able to attend Illinois State. Preference is given to students from developing countries world wide or emerging nations of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Additionally Supports: Marilyn M. Boyd Memorial Scholarship for International

Larry H. and Marlene D. Dietz Study Abroad Scholarship

The Larry H. and Marlene D. Dietz Study Abroad Scholarship was established in 2017 by President Larry H. and Marlene D. Dietz to provide financial assistance for students interested in participating in a study abroad experience. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and who have not previously had an opportunity to travel internationally.

The Margaret and Frits Lips International Engagement Scholarship Fund

The Margaret and Frits Lips International Engagement Scholarship Fund was established by Aondover A. Tarhule and Rozemarijn Tarhule-Lips in order to provide financial assistance to students interested in an international engagement experience such as Study Abroad or Research experience at an international university, laboratory, not-for-profit, or public organization

Lucy Hickrod Chinese Student Scholarship

This endowment fund was established in 1987 by G. Alan Hickrod in memory of his wife Lucy Jen Huang Hickrod. The scholarship is used to assist Chinese graduate students at Illinois State University. Selection shall be the responsibility of the Office of International Studies. Candidates must display financial need and academic promise. Preference will be given first to students from the Peoples Republic of China; other Chinese students may be considered if none qualify. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Investment Pool. This endowment fund was established in 1987 by G. Alan Hickrod in memory of his wife Lucy Jen Huang Hickrod. The scholarship is used to assist Chinese graduate students at Illinois State University. Selection shall be the responsibility of the Office of International Studies. Candidates must display financial need and academic promise. Preference will be given first to students from the Peoples Republic of China; other Chinese students may be considered if none qualify.

Additionally Supports: Hickrod Chinese Student Scholarship

Ray Johnson and Jeanne Muzzillo Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship

The Ray Johnson and Jeanne Muzzillo Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship was established in 2019 by Ray Johnson. The scholarship provides support for a student in good standing for study abroad travel.

Additionally Supports: Ray Johnson and Jeanne Muzzillo Study Abroad Endowed Scho

Betty Plummer International Studies Outstanding Senior Scholarship

This endowment fund was established in 1998 by Betty and Mark Plummer to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate international student. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and show involvement in international activities at ISU as well as examples of leadership. An essay and two letters of recommendation also are required. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Investment Pool. Betty Plummer received a Masters degree in English from Illinois State University in 1969 and then taught freshman English at Illinois State University for two years. Betty spent some time overseas in Germany and Taiwan. In 1978 Betty was in charge of Foreign Admissions at Illinoi State University. Three years later, Betty was made Coordinator of Foreign Student and Scholar Services. She was in this position for 13 years until her retirement in 1994. Betty felt that everything really came together for her, with time spent overseas and in her positions at Illinois State. She really enjoyed her work with foreign students. Betty received the Administrative-Professional Distinguished Award from the University in 1994. This was for her work with students as well as working well with everyone inside and outside Illinois State University.

Additionally Supports: Plummer International Studies

The Aver and Tarhule Kuluku Academic Excellence & Leadership Scholarship Fund

The Aver and Tarhule Kuluku Academic Excellence and Leadership Scholarship Fund Administrative Gift Agreement was established by Aondover Tarhule and Roosemarijn Tarhule-Lips in order to provide financial assistance to students demonstrating academic excellence and leadership potential. This scholarship was established to support assist educational and international experience while at Illinois State University.

Additionally Supports: Aver and Tarhule Kuluku Academic Excellence &, Leadership Scholarship