Established to help those who have a passion to expand their threshold of knowledge through scientific thinking. We have a special place in our hearts for EIU because this was Panos’ first educational institution that he attended and learned from several bright...

To financially assist a student with a declared major in one of the four College of Sciences majors: Chemistry, Nursing, Physics, or Biological Sciences.

To provide scholarship for a graduate student who is seeking a Master’s Degree in Economics.

Established by Paul and Katherine Snyder. Paul who graduated in 1970 with a B.S. in accounting, and his wife, Katherine Snyder, to provide financial assistance to strengthen the EIU School of Business and Accounting program by providing resources to faculty pursuing...

Paul and Katherine Snyder have established this endowment to provide financial assistance to students pursuing an accounting degree like Mr. Snyder, who graduated in 1970 with a B.S. degree in accounting.

Created to honor the late Paul D. Pierotti who attended EIU, and who lost his life in an auto accident in 1998. The Paul D. Pierotti Scholarship is designed for students pursuing college majors and careers in the Biological Sciences fields.

In recognition of the importance of music in the lives of individuals and communities, and in honor of Mr. Taylor’s lifelong dedication to supporting instrumental music education in schools.

To assist a student of Phi Alpha Eta who has demonstrated academic excellence, and is involved in activities both on and off campus.

In honor of Phoebe and Mike Church’s retirement from EIU.

To honor the teaching careers of Phyllis J. Rogers ’57 and her late husband, Gary C. Rogers ’61 & ’65. Both were previous members of the EIU Alumni Association Board of Directors. The award is to assist with textbook rental and other student fees.

For a full-time freshman at EIU with financial need who is interested in studying Journalism

To encourage, support, and mentor graduate students pursuing research in the fields of study aligned with the mission of HWC Labs.

To recognize the leadership provided by Dr. Doudna during his long tenure as the University President.

To establish a lasting legacy of Dr. William L. Perry, who served as the University President for 8 years, by providing a scholarship to recruit academically talented students to EIU.

This scholarship fund honors the dedicated career of retired EIU Music professor Johnny Lee Lane, who led the percussion program at EIU for nearly 30 years, by providing financial support to percussion students at Eastern Illinois University. Current and future gifts...

This scholarship was created for the purpose of honoring Dr. P. Scott Smith who retired as a Professor of Physics after 37 years of dedicated service to his students and to the university. As a way of honoring Dr. P. Scott Smith, a scholarship was created in his...

To award a student who is successfully enrolled in the Honors Program.

To award a student from Brownstown (IL) High School or any high school in Fayette County, majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education

To award a undergraduate or graduate student with a major in one of the following, Lincoln Studies, Public Address, Rhetoric, or Forensics.

To assist a student financially that is pursuing one of the degree options available in the School of Business.

The fund was established through an estate gift from Ray C. Duncan. The fund is intended to benefit students enrolled, or accepted to be enrolled, full-time at Eastern Illinois University in a program that leads to teacher certification.

To award an athletically and academically eligible student with financial assistance.

The scholarship will be given to a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) member that has demonstrated commitment to scholarship, community service, and cultural enrichment.

This scholarship was established in the memory of Mrs. Reta Pafford and her son Mark Pafford. Mrs. Reta Pafford is a 1977 alum. The scholarship is to assist students majoring in Mathematics or Science.

Established by Gloria and Charles French in honor of Mrs. French’s parents. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist a student who is studying one of the following majors Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or Middle-Level Education.

Dr. P. Rex Syndergaard Scholarship Parley Rex Syndergaard was born in Mt. Pleasant, a small town in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. He went east to attend Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, on a scholarship. He received his MA degree in American History from...

To award students majoring in Communication Disorders and Sciences.

To award a student majoring in Sociology-Anthropology who is a full-time Junior or first-semester Senior.

To assist a student studying Spanish, Portuguese can be substituted.

The purpose of the Richard L. and Ellen A. Keiter Undergraduate Research Fellowship is to provide support for an undergraduate student to engage in full-time research during the summer in collaboration with a faculty member.