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.

This scholarship is to honor Dick who was first and foremost an educator. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Junior High Education in 1968 and a Master of Science in Educational Administration in 1971 from EIU. It was established in gratitude for the...

To assist a student majoring in Business.

To award a student majoring in English and traveling to Italy through the Office of Study Abroad.

The Robert and Jayne Collier Biological Sciences Scholarship recognizes the Eastern Illinois University Biology Program and its dedicated faculty.

To recognize the student with the highest achievement in master’s degree research bassed on projects completed.

Established by Dr. Robert and Mary Jorstad to encourage, inspire and help future students on their journeys to rewarding lives and science-based careers. Robert (Bob) and Mary Jorstad’s educations were paramount to their successes and those of their family. The...

To leave a lasting legacy in honor of the late Bob Winkleback, EIU Academic Advisor and Norma Winkleback, former Administrative Assistant to the President. This scholarship will be given to students from Coles County who are first generation and who need financial...

Established to recognize the achievements and to honor Robert A. Pringle who founded the Board of Governors (BOG)/Board of Trustees (BOT) Bachelor of Arts Degree Program. The fund benefits non-traditional students enrolled in the Bachelor of General Studies Program...

To assist a student of financial need studying Career and Technical Education with a Business Education emphasis.

To award a student with the highest GPA of those who qualify for the Waddell Prize in Physics and majoring in Physics.

To provide necessary funding for undergraduate technology students enrolled full-time and working part-time.

To award a student who is in the top 50% of their graduation class that has a home address within a 50 mile radius of Charleston.

Established in memory of Robert E. Bliss, an EIU business graduate and long-time employee of State Farm, and in recognition of Anne Davidson Bliss.

To award a U.S. Citizen accepted to Eastern who has declared a major in Biological Sciences or with an emphasis in plant sciences.

This scholarship is created for the purpose of attracting academically talented students who have interest in government or business leadership to attend Eastern Illinois University and further strengthen their academic credentials.

To award students who have exhibited excellence in the classroom in the field of Geography.

To award an outstanding student enrolled in Teacher Education, who has demonstrated leadership and service within the field of Education

In memory of Robert Hennings who served as the chair of the History Department for sixteen years. This scholarship is to help train the next generation of leaders for America’s history museums.

Established by Robert and Julie Sterling who enjoyed distinguished careers at Eastern Illinois University where Robert was a professor of History and Julie was an academic advisor. This endowment is established in honor of their collective service and to assist a...

To financially assist a student majoring in Sociology.

To provide assistance to a non-traditional student (50 years of age or above) who has returned to school to complete an undergraduate degree.

To provide scholarships to future physical education teachers and coaches who demonstrate excellent promise as young professionals.

Established to honor the life and career of Eastern Illinois University alumnus Dr. Robert “Bob” Witters. Bob was born and raised on a livestock and grain farm west of Charleston, Illinois which resulted in a lifelong interest in the field of agriculture. Bob’s...

Established by Mary A. Hibbs in memory of Rogers F. Hibbs. Roger received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Eastern Illinois University. To financially assist a student majoring in Chemistry

Created to assist students in financial need.

To honor Dr. Charles Rohn, Dean Emeritus of Eastern Illinois University’s College of Education and Professional Studies.