Our Donors

Martha Elizabeth and Vernice Elzie Clark Memorial Scholarship

Martha Elizabeth and Vernice Elzie Clark Memorial Scholarship

To honor a resident of Crawford County who is a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior studing Elementary Eduaction at EIU.

Mary Bear McClay Graduate Assistantship

Mary Bear McClay Graduate Assistantship

To assist a Graduate student that has been accepted to the Department of Mathematics as a degree seeking candidate pursuing a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education at EIU.

Mary Jane Coartney Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship

Mary Jane Coartney Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship

May Jane Coartney Biography Mary Jane Coartney, 1913-2009, was witness to much of the 19th Century and shared what she saw – what she lived – through her poetry, paintings, a daily journal, family newsletter, and weekly newspaper columns. In her writing, she told...

Mary K. Moore Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Mary K. Moore Early Childhood Education Scholarship

To award a student majoring in Elementary Education with an Early Education Childhood option.

Mary L. Carrico Gaskill Scholarship

Mary L. Carrico Gaskill Scholarship

To award a full-time upperclass student majoring in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education at EIU.

Mary M. Grado, RN, MS Scholarship in Nursing

Mary M. Grado, RN, MS Scholarship in Nursing

This fund honors Mary M. Grado, RN, MS, and further supports Eastern Illinois University’s efforts to establish the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program’s first scholarship in relation to this important undertaking and promote the admission of qualified recipients...

Mary (Wohlrabe) Durkin Journalism Scholarship

Mary (Wohlrabe) Durkin Journalism Scholarship

To award a full-time student majoring in Journalism accepted to EIU.

Matthew Monippallil Memorial Scholarship

Matthew Monippallil Memorial Scholarship

In memorial of Matthew Monippallil, recognizing his lifelong commitment to education as a professor in accounting at EIU from 1985-2009.

Maurice Shepherd Chemistry Scholarship

Maurice Shepherd Chemistry Scholarship

The scholarship was created to encourage high-school teaching in the field of Chemistry.

McCoy Family Scholarship

McCoy Family Scholarship

To provide scholarship to a student who has declared a major in Finance, Accounting, or Education.

McNabb-Dow Graduate Scholarship

McNabb-Dow Graduate Scholarship

Established by Ruth and Charles Dow in memory of their parents, Bernie and Nellie McNabb, and Loren and Ina Dow, who believed in the value of education and always encouraged their children in the pursuit of education. This scholarship shall be awarded to full-time...

Messer Family Scholarship In Technology

Messer Family Scholarship In Technology

To assist a student at EIU studying Industrial Technology, Technology Education, or an equivalent degree.

Michael A. Scott Memorial Scholarship

Michael A. Scott Memorial Scholarship

To provide financial assistance to a student who has a declared major in Physics.

Michael D. Nettleton Leadership Award

Michael D. Nettleton Leadership Award

Established by Vi Nettleton, mother of Michael D. Nettleton. Michael Nettleton was an EIU student and cadet within the EIU ROTC Program. This award recognizes those same qualities of character and dedication that Cadet Nettleton portrayed and serves as a living...

Mike and Susan Petrik Annual Scholarship Award for Excellence

Mike and Susan Petrik Annual Scholarship Award for Excellence

To provide assistance to students who exemplify the qualities necessary to suceed beyond the classroom and who need financial assistance to acquire their degree.

Miranda Rice Weiss Art History Scholarship

Miranda Rice Weiss Art History Scholarship

To assist a student majoring in Art History who is a full-time Junior or Senior.

Mitchell Gurick Student Trustee Scholarship

Mitchell Gurick Student Trustee Scholarship

Established by Mitchell Gurick ’15 in 2013 while a student to provide funds for an EIU student with a strong academic record and demonstration of leadership in and out of the classroom.

Mrs. Pratima Niranjan Shah Scholarship

Mrs. Pratima Niranjan Shah Scholarship

To award a student who has experience and knowledge of the cultures, politics, and religions of Asia. They must also plan to work in India upon graduation.

Muchmore Family Theatre Scholarship

Muchmore Family Theatre Scholarship

Established by Dennis (alumnus) and Deborah Muchmore in recognition of the multiple family members who have attended EIU throughout the years.

Murray and Sallie Walters Memorial Scholarship

Murray and Sallie Walters Memorial Scholarship

To financially assist a student majoring in the Physics, Chemistry, or Biological Sciences with Teacher Certification.

Nate Anderson Scholarship Incentive Fund

Nate Anderson Scholarship Incentive Fund

Nate Anderson Scholarship Nate Anderson has held a long-standing relationship with Eastern Illinois University dating back to the 1970s. Known as “Nate the Great,” Mr. Anderson played on the Panther football team as a running back and held numerous rushing records...

Neil R. Cutright Scholarship

Neil R. Cutright Scholarship

To award a graduate of Cumberland High School in Toledo, Illinois that has been accepted to EIU.

Neil & Shirley Moore Mens Track Scholarship

Neil & Shirley Moore Mens Track Scholarship

To recognize a male student in good academic standing with the university.

Nilsen Research Presentation Award

Nilsen Research Presentation Award

To support and enhance the research of graduate students in collaboration with the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Faculty. The monies for this fund shall be used specifically as stipends paid to student recipients who plan to present their...

Nimmons Family Scholarship

Nimmons Family Scholarship

To provide assistance to a student majoring in Music, Athletic Training, or Business who has demonstrated finacial need

Nimmons Family Scholarship - Music (FY2019)

Nimmons Family Scholarship - Music (FY2019)

To provide assistance to a student majoring in Music, Athletic Training, or Business who has demonstrated finacial need

Nimmons Family Scholarship - School of Business (FY2021)

Nimmons Family Scholarship - School of Business (FY2021)

To provide assistance to a student majoring in Music, Athletic Training, or Business who has demonstrated finacial need

Nina Tabor Martin Scholarship

Nina Tabor Martin Scholarship

Established to honor the legacy of supporting student musicians established by Philip and Nina Martin.

Norton Scholarship

Norton Scholarship

Established by Victoria Norton to fund a student entering the class of Fall 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Who is a declared major or intended major in education, business, theater, English, communication studies, or communication disorders and sciences.

Oak Point Technologies Undergraduate Award in Business

Oak Point Technologies Undergraduate Award in Business

Established by Matt ’00 abd Breanna ’01 Allen, owners of Oak Point Technologies in Peoria, IL to provide immediate support for a student enrolled in the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences from the Peoria area.