MBA Program Funds

MBA Program General Fund

MBA Program General Fund provides support for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Illinois State University.

Additionally Supports: Certificate of Academic Achievement, Distinguished Leadership Award, ETS Score Award, Heritage Enterprises Sponsored, Outstanding MBA Student

Catherine Chaplais MBA Scholarship

The Catherine Chaplais MBA Scholarship was established in 2018 by Catherine A. Charron. The scholarship provides support for a graduate student in the traditional MBA program. Applicants must demonstrate dedication and achievement to the areas of social responsibility, ethics, and/or other social impact issues through academic, professional, community, and/or university activities while enrolled in the Illinois State MBA program.

Thomas Byker Endowed Scholarship for the Master of Business Administration Program

The Thomas Byker Endowed Scholarship Fund for the Master of Business Administration Program was established to financially assist students who are seeking a traditional MBA degree.

Rebecca Hines Back-a-Bird Scholarship

Illinois State University provides a variety of opportunities for students to learn about community needs and reflect upon the impact of civic action. These experiences are designed to meet the varying needs of college students through campus speakers and partnerships with agencies, governmental bodies, and school districts. This is the purpose of the Rebecca Hines Scholarship, to encourage a student to excel academically to achieve career goals, while simultaneously understanding the importance of strengthening community through volunteering and leadership.

Tanyi Family MBA Scholarship

Paul Ntaka Tanyi moved to Bloomington-Normal from Cameroon, Africa in 2004 to begin the MBA program. Even though Mr. Tanyi did not know a single person living in the area, he chose Illinois State University because of this initial welcoming experience. Mr. Tanyi so enjoyed his years at ISU that, with encouragement from his professors, he decided to continue his education and earn his Master of Accountancy. In honor of his exceptional academic experience at ISU, he decided to create a Master of Business Administration scholarship for students who may share a similar story. The purpose of the Tanyi Family MBA Scholarship is to encourage and reward international students in the MBA program.

Robert L. Crowell Endowed Scholarship

The Robert Crowell MBA Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by Robert Crowell, a 1995 graduate of ISU's MBA program, to provide scholarships for full-time business professional returning to school for their MBA degree. Candidates must: have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work and a GMAT score of at least 550 if an incoming student; have cumulative GPA of 3.5 for a continuing MBA student; submit a 250 word essay describing: applicant's background, career goals, how the scholarship will impact his/her academic future and career goal; and include at least two letters of recommendation. Preference will be given to students (applicants) with a minimum of three years of full-time post-undergraduate work experience. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Robert Crowell MBA Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by Robert Crowell, a 1995 graduate of ISU's MBA program, to provide scholarships for full-time business professionals returning to school for their MBA degree.