Our Donors

Ronald A. Bouchard Management Scholarship

Ronald A. Bouchard Management Scholarship

To honor Ronald A. Bouchard and his successful career in human resources, healthcare management, and teaching. To award a student majoring in Management.

Ronald and Myra Jeffris Distinguished Scholars Fund

Ronald and Myra Jeffris Distinguished Scholars Fund

To assist a student majoring in Business.

Ronald E. Gholson Endowed Faculty & Student Service Award

Ronald E. Gholson Endowed Faculty & Student Service Award

To award a student pursuing teaching certification.

Ronald & Myra Jeffris Music Excellence Endowment

Ronald & Myra Jeffris Music Excellence Endowment

To award a student who is majoring in music that demonstrates promise of teaching, performing, or composing music

Ron and Carol Jean (McHenry) Martin Communication and Theatre Scholarship

Ron and Carol Jean (McHenry) Martin Communication and Theatre Scholarship

To award students of excellence in English Language Arts and Theater Arts who are working toward a teacher certification for a career in education.

Rory and Gail Heltsley Steidl Scholarship

Rory and Gail Heltsley Steidl Scholarship

To award a student pursuing a degree in the fields of Elementary Education, Special Education, Nursing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Sociology, Journalism, and Kinesiology and Sport Studies.

Roseann Watkins Drew Research Award in Early Childhood Education

Roseann Watkins Drew Research Award in Early Childhood Education

To encourage student leadership in the field of early childhood education through providing financial support for innovative student research in this field. In doing so, it will recognize and honor the outstanding and successful career of Roseann Watkins Drew in...

Rose Marie Coon Communication Disorders Sch

Rose Marie Coon Communication Disorders Sch

To assist a student majoring in Communication Disorders and Sciences.

Rosemary Bevis Knezovich Scholarship

Rosemary Bevis Knezovich Scholarship

To award student(s) majoring in Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University.

Roy and Patricia Meyerholtz Education Scholarship - Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle Level Education

Roy and Patricia Meyerholtz Education Scholarship - Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle Level Education

To honor Roy and Patricia Meyerholtz, both educators, and their support of education while providing assistance to students in math and education.

Roy and Patricia Meyerholtz Education Scholarship-Mathematics & Computer Science

Roy and Patricia Meyerholtz Education Scholarship-Mathematics & Computer Science

To honor Roy and Patricia Meyerholtz, both educators, and their support of education while providing assistance to students in math and education.

Roy K. Wilson Journalism Sch

Roy K. Wilson Journalism Sch

To award a full-time student(s), majoring in Journalism and interest in career in Public Relations.

Ruby Trimble Memorial Sch

Ruby Trimble Memorial Sch

To award an active member of any sorority or fraternity, that is in good-standing.

Rudolph D. Anfinson Scholarship

Rudolph D. Anfinson Scholarship

To assist a student who is active in extra-curricular activities outside the areas of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Rudolph G. & Kathryn E. Hlavek Scholarship

Rudolph G. & Kathryn E. Hlavek Scholarship

To provide financial assistance to a junior or senior student in the Lumpkin College of Business who has financial need.

Ruth & Ansel Schmalhausen Scholarship

Ruth & Ansel Schmalhausen Scholarship

Established in memory of Ruth Schmalhausen, Professor in Home Economics, 1937-1962, and her brother Ansel Schmalhausen. To assist student(s) who are members of any First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the State of Illinois.

Ruth Miller Esbeck Scholarship

Ruth Miller Esbeck Scholarship

To award a student majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences, preferably with an option in textiles.

Ryan Struebing Distinguished Graduate Student Award

Ryan Struebing Distinguished Graduate Student Award

To award a full-time student, accepted to EIU Graduate School, who is majoring in Communication Disorders and Sciences.

Ryland Hall Fund

Ryland Hall Fund

To award a student who is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.

Sabina L. & James L. McNutt Sr. Education Annual Scholarship

Sabina L. & James L. McNutt Sr. Education Annual Scholarship

To honor the life of Sabina McNutt while providing financial assistance to Eastern Illinois University students pursuing a master’s degree in Elementary Education.

Sally Bohs Delaney Sch

Sally Bohs Delaney Sch

To assist students studying flute.

Samantha E. Middendorf Memorial Journalism Scholarship

Samantha E. Middendorf Memorial Journalism Scholarship

The Samantha E. Middendorf Memorial Journalism Scholarship was established in 2015 to memorialize the life and journalistic work of Samantha Middendorf a former Eastern Illinois University student and Daily Eastern News (DEN) Entertainment Editor. The purpose of this...

Sandra and Jack Pine Scholarship Program

Sandra and Jack Pine Scholarship Program

To promote the study of the physical sciences at Eastern Illinois University by supporting students within the Honors College majoring in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.

Sandra Boll Stone & Paul L. Stone Scholarship

Sandra Boll Stone & Paul L. Stone Scholarship

To award a student from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, Illinois who is pursuing a degree within the College of Education and Professional Studies.

Sardella Family Elementary Education Scholarship

Sardella Family Elementary Education Scholarship

To award a full-time student accepted to EIU who has declared a major in Elementary Education.

Sardella Family Nurse Incentive Scholarship

Sardella Family Nurse Incentive Scholarship

This scholarship is created to honor their daughter, Lisa Sardella Shepherd.

Schmalhausen Family Scholarship

Schmalhausen Family Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize the long-standing relationship between Eastern Illinois University and the Schmalhausen family while supporting current students. Many members of the Schmalhausen family are graduates of Eastern Illinois University.

School Counseling Annual Scholarship

School Counseling Annual Scholarship

This scholarship is established to support the University in its commitment to attracting academically talented graduate students to attend Eastern Illinois University in the area of School Counseling and to further strengthening their academic credentials.

School of Continuing Education Alumni Endowment

School of Continuing Education Alumni Endowment

To award a full-time or part-time adult leader, enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree Program and accepted to EIU.

School of Continuing Education Staff Scholarship

School of Continuing Education Staff Scholarship

To assist a full-time or part-time, non-traditional student enrolled in a Continuing Education program.