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.

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

To provide scholarship and recognition to a student who has completed at least 60 hours of undergraduate semester hours, and is majoring in the field of Hospitality Management.

Richard (’64) and Sharon (’65) both earned degrees from Eastern. Like so many others, their time at EIU prepared them for a life ripe with opportunity, rewarded by success, and resonant with compassion. “We loved our time at Eastern,” Sharon shared. “Basketball games...

To provide assistance to a Family and Consumer Sciences major.

To provide assistance to a student seeking a teacher certification.