Our Donors

Sylvia R. Nichols Scholarship

Sylvia R. Nichols Scholarship

To support a student majoring in Chemistry or teacher certification with a specialization in Chemistry at Eastern Illinois University.

Terry McCullough Memorial Community Press Scholarship

Terry McCullough Memorial Community Press Scholarship

To award a junior status student majoring in Journalism with an emphasis in news-editorials/newspaper.

The Cal Smith Civic Engagement Annual Scholarship

The Cal Smith Civic Engagement Annual Scholarship

To honor Dr. Calvin Smith and his teaching career in the Communication Studies Department at EIU. The scholarship will benefit students majoring in Communication Studies and associated wuth civic engagement.

The Francis and Joyce Archibald Memorial Education Scholarship

The Francis and Joyce Archibald Memorial Education Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is funded by a generous gift from Francis and Joyce Archibald’s daughter, Sue Ellen Taylor (Class of 1971), in recognition of the sacrifices, her parents made to enable her to attend and graduate from EIU. Francis and Joyce understood the...

The G.B. Dudley Memorial Scholarship

The G.B. Dudley Memorial Scholarship

To honor Dr. G. B. Dudley, who was closely associated with the university since its founding as a normal school and who exemplified during his career the life and work of a citizen and a scientist.

The H. Edward Brazil Award for Undergraduate Use of Quantitative Methods

The H. Edward Brazil Award for Undergraduate Use of Quantitative Methods

In memory of Dr. H. Edward Brazil who retired from EIU in 2006 and passed away in 2012. This award is to be given to the student who is deemed best utilized quantitative methods in an undergraduate student’s research paper in the last academic year (Summer – Fall –...

The Herbert Lasky Outstanding Graduating Senior in Honors Award

The Herbert Lasky Outstanding Graduating Senior in Honors Award

To be made to graduating seniors who have taken full advantage of the intellectual opportunities available to them in the Pine Honors College and have exemplified the acheivements that can be made by Honors students.

The Hugh C. Rawls Award

The Hugh C. Rawls Award

Established by Shirley Rawls in memory of her husband, Hugh C. Rawls, professor of zoology at Eastern Illinois University from 1956-1978. Mr. Rawls taught undergraduate and graduate courses in zoology and was an adviser to Beta, Beta, Beta undergraduate biology...

The James Jones Fund for the Study of Experience in War in History, Literature, Theatre, Film and Music

The James Jones Fund for the Study of Experience in War in History, Literature, Theatre, Film and Music

To advance the study of Experience in War in History, Literature, Theatre, Film and Music through support of student scholarships and The James Jones Annual Lecture/Symposium.

The Melinda Clancy Hegarty Memorial Travel Award

The Melinda Clancy Hegarty Memorial Travel Award

To memorialize the dedicated service and outstanding work provided by Dr. Melinda Chancy Hegarty to the Art Department at EIU. This fund will assist with the cost of student participation in activities to enrich their education in the Arts.

The Prince/Petrik Family Scholarship

The Prince/Petrik Family Scholarship

Established to provide funding for students in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. Arvin Prince and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Petrik who together proudly sent six children to Eastern Illinois University and proudly enjoyed six graduations at Eastern Illinois University. For a...

The Sue (Archibald) and Randy Taylor Scholarship in Education

The Sue (Archibald) and Randy Taylor Scholarship in Education

The Sue (Archibald) and Randy Taylor Scholarship in Education has been created to provide necessary resources to deserving students at Eastern Illinois University. The Sue (Archibald) and Randy Taylor Scholarship in Education is designed for an undergraduate student...

Thomas A. and Gail M. Higgins Scholarship

Thomas A. and Gail M. Higgins Scholarship

To provide scholarship to a graduate of Charleston High School who is choosing to major in Elementary or Middle Level Education.

Thomas Anthony Grud Memorial Award

Thomas Anthony Grud Memorial Award

To financially assist a male who is an active member, and is in good standing with the social fraternities on campus.

Thomas L. Elliott Scholarship

Thomas L. Elliott Scholarship

To assist a student choosing a major within the School of Business.

Thomas Woodall Exercise Science Scholarship

Thomas Woodall Exercise Science Scholarship

To provide financial assistance to a graduate student who is majoring in Physical Education.

Tim and Melanie Mills Nursing Scholarship

Tim and Melanie Mills Nursing Scholarship

Established to encourage Eastern students pursuing a career in nursing. Tim and Melanie Mills enjoyed long careers at Eastern Illinois University and wish to give back to local residents and future generations of health care professionals.

Tim and Vickie Burke Evanston Scholars' EIU Scholarship

Tim and Vickie Burke Evanston Scholars' EIU Scholarship

To assist graduates of Evanston High School who are attending Eastern Illinois University

Timothy Gover and Clifford Fagan Scholarship

Timothy Gover and Clifford Fagan Scholarship

Established to assist junior or senior students in the Lumpkin College of Business who have financial needs.

Tolson Tennis Annual Scholarship

Tolson Tennis Annual Scholarship

In memory of Carol Ann Tolson to financially support a student-athlete that plays the sport of tennis.

Tonya Green Continuing Education Scholarship

Tonya Green Continuing Education Scholarship

Funded through a planned gift established in 2016 by Brad Green. The scholarship was created to honor his mother for earning her degree as a non-traditional student and never letting obstacles hold her back.

Track and Field/Cross Country Annual Scholarship

Track and Field/Cross Country Annual Scholarship

Created to financially assist a student-athlete on the Track and Field and Cross Country Teams at Eastern Illinois University.

Tricia and Greg Johnson College of Sciences Scholarship

Tricia and Greg Johnson College of Sciences Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a deserving math or science student in successfully pursuing their academic goals.

Troyt York Memorial Scholarship In Geography & Earth Science

Troyt York Memorial Scholarship In Geography & Earth Science

To provide assistance to a student who has demonstrated a love for Geography and Earth Science, and has chosen a major in that field.

Tym-Honnold-Johnson Scholarship

Tym-Honnold-Johnson Scholarship

Established for Mr. Johnson, a World War II veteran, it is his way of giving back to descendants of his generation in appreciation for the G.I. bill. For all three donors, it is their way of increasing access to lives enhanced by higher education. Rather than...

United Graphics Scholarship

United Graphics Scholarship

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

Verne B. and Edna M. Kniskern Scholarship in Life Sciences

Verne B. and Edna M. Kniskern Scholarship in Life Sciences

To provide assistance to a student who is choosing to major in Life Sciences.

Verne Stockman Graduate Scholarship in Education Technology

Verne Stockman Graduate Scholarship in Education Technology

Established to provide assistance to a graduate student who is pursuing a career in teaching.

Vincent P. & Pamela R. Gutowski Scholarship

Vincent P. & Pamela R. Gutowski Scholarship

To provide assistance to a student who has shown outstanding scholarship and dedication to the field of Geography.

Virginia (Myers) Snyder Scholarship

Virginia (Myers) Snyder Scholarship

Established to honor a remarkable woman and mother. Virginia Myers was born to William C. and Effie Myers on June 5, 1909. She married Harold Snyder and had her first child in 1926. She had four more children in the next nine years. The strain on young woman, in her...