Marketing Funds

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Faculty Scholars Award for Professional Sales

This endowment was established in February 2005 by the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to recognize and support the research and professional development activities of outstanding faculty members involved in teaching and research related to professional sales. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in February 2005 by the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to recognize and support the research and professional development activities of outstanding faculty members involved in teaching and research related to professional sales.

Additionally Supports: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Faculty Scholars Award for Professiona

Business Education General Fund

The Business Education General Fund was opened in 1972 to support activities, programs and operations associated with the Business Education Program.

Additionally Supports: Business Teacher Education Award, Outstanding Senior in Business Teacher Education Award

Professional Selling Lab

The Professional Selling Lab Fund was opened in 2009 to support activities, programs and operations associated with the Sales Institute.

Additionally Supports: Arthur J. Gallagher – Outstanding Junior Sales Student Award, COUNTRY Financial Outstanding Class Involvement Award, Caliber Smart – Exemplary Sales Student Scholar and Coaching Award, Enterprise Rent-A-Car All-Around Sales Potential Sr Student, NW Mutual Chcland B/N Grps All-Around Sales Potential Junior, Northwest Mutual All-Around Junior Sales Student Award, Prof. Sales Inst. All-Around Oust Senior Sales Student Award, Prof. Sales Inst. Freshman Leader in Training Award, Prof. Sales Inst. Outstanding Sales Competitor Award, Prof. Sales Inst. Soph Sales Leader in Training Award, Saint Gobain Abrasives – Outstanding Sales Student Award, Sazerac Professional Sales Institute Outstanding Academic Performance Senior Sales Student Award, Sherwin Williams – Outstanding Sales Intern Award, Softchoice – Sales Ambassador Award

Lewis R. Toll Fund

This endowment was established in 1969 by Lewis R. Toll to support Business Teacher Education scholarships. Lewis Toll was the first dean of the College of Business. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Lewis R. Toll Fund was established in 1969 by Lewis R. Toll to support Business Teacher Education scholarships. Lewis Toll was the first Dean of the College of Business.

Additionally Supports: Lewis R.Toll Fund

Marketing Department General Fund

The Marketing Department General Fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the Marketing Program.

Additionally Supports: Exemplary Marketing Student Award, Marketing Degree Program Scholar

Paragon Marketing Group Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship

The Paragon Marketing Group Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship was established from the donor's interest in offering a scholarship to support and promote individuals with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the Marketing Department at Illinois State University. Preference given to a student interested in Sports Marketing as a career who consistently demonstrates strong leadership abilities and upstanding character.

Additionally Supports: Paragon Marketing Group Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scho

Marketing Department Scholarship

The Marketing Department Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 as a general scholarship for the Marketing Department.

Additionally Supports: Country Financial IMC Faculty Choice Award: Junior, Country Financial Outstanding Junior in Advanced Marketing Analytics Award, Country Financial Outstanding Junior in Integrated Marketing Communication Award, E.V. Jones Service Scholar Award, ETS Major Field Exam Award of Merit, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Diversity in Sales Scholarship, Exemplary Marketing Student, IMC Faculty Choice Award: Senior, Marketing Department Scholarship Fund, Miner Family Marketing/Sales Scholarship, Outstanding Junior in Marketing, Outstanding Marketing Student, CIC-AMA Award, Outstanding Marketing Student, St. Louis Professional Chapte, Outstanding Senior in Integrated Marketing Communication Awd, Rockford Mutual Analytics Award, Ron &, Cathy Whitton Outstanding Senior in Marketing Award

William and Nancy Yarger Endowed Scholarship Fund

The William and Nancy Yarger Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 to support professional development opportunities for marketing majors at Illinois State University. Bill graduated from University High School in 1964 and from Illinois State University in 1969, with a degree in Business. Nancy is a graduate of Illinois State Class of 1969 with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. For 35 years, Bill was co-owner of the campus bookstore, The Alamo II, a busy site for students, faculty, and staff. The purpose of this scholarship is to award one or more worthy student leaders from a student organization in the Department of Marketing to help defray the costs of attending a regional or national leadership conference.

Bailey Endowment for Business and Education

The Bailey Endowment for Business and Education was established in 2008 by Glenn Bailey. The fund was established for the purpose of providing financial support for business teacher education students at ISU. Each candidate for the endowment must be or have: A. Enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior business teacher education major in good standing at ISU with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or higher. B. Submitted an essay focused on why he/she is interested in a professional career in business teacher education, why they selected their major, and how a scholarship will impact their academic future. C. The award is to be used for educational expenses. The award money will be credited to the recipient's account with ISU. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool. The Bailey Endowment for Business and Education was established in 2008 by Glenn Bailey. The fund was established for the purpose of providing financial support for business teacher education students at ISU. Each candidate for the endowment must be or have: A. Enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior business teacher education major in good standing at ISU with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or higher. B. Submit an essay focused on why he/she is interested in a professional career in business teacher education, why they selected their major, and how a scholarship will impact their academic future. C. The award is to be used for educational expenses. The award money will be credited to the recipient's account with ISU.

Additionally Supports: Bailey Endowment

Ralph D. Wray Business Education Award

This endowment was established in 1994 by Ralph Wray. The scholarship is awarded to a student at the sophomore or junior level, majoring in Business Education. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Wray Business Education Award was established in 1994 by Ralph Wray and his wife Martha. The scholarship is awarded to a student at the sophomore or junior level, majoring in Business Teacher Education with 30 - 90 hours completed. Character, leadership, and service activities are considered along with academic achievement and financial need. An awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipients.

Additionally Supports: Wray Business Education Award

Doris Howell Crank and Floyd L. Crank Endowed Scholarship

The Doris Howell Crank and Floyd L. Crank Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 by friends and relatives and the Alpha Phi Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon at Northern Illinois University. The Crank Endowed Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing financial support for business teacher education students. It recognizes Doris and her husband, Floyd, both of whom taught business education at Illinois State for fifteen years and were active in Delta Pi Epsilon. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool. The Doris Howell Crank and Floyd L. Crank Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 by friends and relatives and the Alpha Phi Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon at Northern Illinois University. The Crank Endowed Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing financial support for business teacher education students. It recognizes Doris and her husband, Floyd, both of whom taught business education at Illinois State for fifteen years and were active in Delta Pi Epsilon.

Additionally Supports: Crank Endowed Scholarship

Professional Sales Alumni Scholarship

Zach Frazier '06 and Anna (Trefil) Frazier '06 began their college careers at Illinois State University and quickly realized they had a lot in common. They worked selling advertising for the Daily Vidette, joined a professional business fraternity, and were selected as student sales scholars for the newly established Professional Sales Institute. After graduation, they married and pursued their aspirations in sales, working in the real estate and advertising industries. Due to the experiences and knowledge they gained while at the College of Business, and since they both benefitted from financial and alumni support while on campus, they established this scholarship in 2013 for students interested in a career in professional sales.

James E. Cox, Jr. AMA Endowed Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in 2011 by The Department of Marketing, James and Carol Cox, friends, relatives, and Illinois State University Alumni. Jim Cox joined the marketing faculty at the University in 1983. His teaching interests included Marketing Research, Forecasting, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, and Strategic Marketing. He served as the Director of Internships for the marketing department from 1991-2001 and supervised more than 600 interns during that time. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support for students who have provided outstanding leadership and service to the Illinois State University Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Student Development Fund for Professional Sales

This endowment was established in 2004 by the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to identify superior students and encourage them to pursue the professional selling sequence and enter a sales profession, and to support the Sales Competition Program at the local and national levels. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 2004 by the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to identify superior students and encourage them to pursue the professional selling sequence and enter a sales profession, and to support the Sales Competition Program at the local and national levels.

Additionally Supports: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Student Development Fund for Professio

Business Education Scholarship

The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support for students with a major in Business Education.

The Karen Crews -Kusek Endowed Scholarship for Business Education

The Karen Kusek Endowed Scholarship for Business Education was established in 2023 by Karen Kusek in order to assist students seeking a degree in Business Education. Karen Kusek, '72 graduate of Business Education, was a scholarship recipient herself, and wanted to assist others interested in this field. The scholarship is for students majoring in both the undergraduate and Master of Science Business Education programs.

James Katschke Scholarship (DNA)

This endowment was established in 1991 in honor of James Katschke by Delta Nu Alpha, an honorary organization for the transportation industry. This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student from McLean County, enrolled in the College of Business, taking transportation related courses. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 1991 in honor of James Katschke by Delta Nu Alpha, an honorary organization for the transportation industry. This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student from McLean County, enrolled in the College of Business, taking transportation related courses.

Marketing Advisory Board Scholarship Fund

The Marketing Advisory Board Scholarship Fund was established with support from members of the Marketing Department Advisory Board. The fund provides support for student and faculty scholarship and student travel.

EMBolden Scholarship for Women in Marketing

The EMBolden Scholarship for Women in Marketing was established in 2016 by Erica M. Brumleve, a 1985 graduate of Illinois State University. The scholarship supports current marketing majors who are actively participating in paying for their education while focusing on their studies, as well as participating in campus or community based organizations.

COUNTRY Financial Marketing Scholarship

The COUNTRY Financial Marketing Scholarship was established by COUNTRY Financial in order to support students studying Marketing in the College of Business.

Jim Doyle and Susan Anfin Scholarship

The Jim Doyle and Susan Anfin Scholarship was established in 2019. The scholarship supports a student majoring in marketing who is also an active member of the American Marketing Association and/or a student actively involved in Business Week in the College of Business.

PLR Insurance Services Sales Scholar

The PLR Insurance Services Sales Scholar award was established in 2017 by Bill Lawrence. The scholarship provides assistance to students enrolled in the Professional Sales and Insurance major. Preference is given to students from Central Illinois who demonstrate financial need.

Vern McGinnis AMA Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by Vern McGinnis. During a 10 year stint as chair of the COB Advisory Council he broadened and deepened his relationship with the College of Business and the University administration. His close ties to the University sparked the idea for the Vern McGinnis AMA Scholarship. Early in his career Vern joined the American Marketing Association Central Illinois Chapter and the national AMA organization. As president-elect he had the privilege of presenting the new Illinois State University AMA Chapter with their charter of affiliation. This scholarship provides financial support for a junior or senior with an interest in marketing demonstrated, in part, by active membership in the Illinois State University AMA chapter. If the ISU AMA chapter no longer exists, the award may be given to an active participant in any of the COB Registered Student Organizations.

Joe and Jeanne Galvin "32" Scholarship Fund

The Joe and Jeanne Galvin "32" Scholarship Fund was established in 2018. The scholarship supports students majoring in Professional Sales in the College of Business at Illinois State who are also intercollegiate student athletes.

'57 Alum Scholarship

The '57 Alum Scholarship was established by Charles Baker in order to provide support and opportunities to students studying Secondary Education Business. Charles Baker graduated from ISNU in 1957 with a degree in Business Education. He spent many years as an educator and enjoyed the industry. He has established this scholarship to assist students that are passionate about teaching business education to high school students.

Warren S. and Barbara J. Perry Endowed Scholarship

This endowment was established in 1988 by family and friends in memory of Warren Perry. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student majoring in or planning to major in business education or office administration. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 1988 by family and friends in memory of Warren Perry. In 2013, the scholarship was renamed for Warren S. Perry and Barbara J. Perry, who devoted themselves to the personal and professional development of students during their careers as educators. This scholarship is to be used to attract new incoming high school and community college graduates to major in Business Teacher Education or to retain current students on campus.

Additionally Supports: Warren and Barbara Perry Scholarship

Ryan and Jennifer Kramer Scholarship

The Ryan and Jennifer Kramer Scholarship provides financial assistance to students majoring in marketing who are specializing in the sales sequence. Preference will be given to students with financial need.

Jean Kempel Grever Endowed Scholarship Fund

Jean Grever was a 1949 graduate of the business teacher education program at what was then Illinois State Normal University, and a 1963 graduate of the master's business education program. She earned a doctorate in business education from Northern Illinois University in 1975. This fund was established by Jean in 2011 for the purpose of providing financial support for business teacher education students at Illinois State University. Jean's interest in becoming a teacher was encouraged by her parents and made possible by a scholarship to Illinois State University. Thus, the fund was established to help future business teacher education students who are in need of financial assistance to pursue their degree at the University.

Tom and Connie (Kostopoulos) Kitzinger Scholarship for the Department of Marketing

The Tom and Connie (Kostopoulos) Kitzinger Scholarship for the Department of Marketing was established by Thomas and Constance (Kostopoulos) Kitzinger in 2024 to provide support for a student in the department. The focus of the scholarship will be to recruit a freshman for any major within the Marketing Department. Tom and Connie want this scholarship to not only serve as a way to recruit a student to Illinois State University, but to continue support for the student through graduation. Therefore, this scholarship is renewable provided student continues to meet criteria.