Our Donors

Dalias Price Memorial Weather Fund

Dalias Price Memorial Weather Fund

To memorialize Dr. Dalias Price, former faculty member in Geology/Geography, by supporting the EIU Weather Center’s Weather Observation Station that has become Dr. Price’s legacy on campus.

Daniel E. and M. Adrianne Thornburgh Scholarship

Daniel E. and M. Adrianne Thornburgh Scholarship

To assist a student choosing to major in the field Journalism.

Daniel E. Marvin Jr. WEIU Scholarship

Daniel E. Marvin Jr. WEIU Scholarship

To assist a student majoring in the field of Journalism or Communication Studies.

David Coon Memorial Scholarship

David Coon Memorial Scholarship

David Glenn Coon was born on August 1st, 1938, the son of Earl and Olive Snyder Coon. He was born and raised in Oakland, Illinois, and attended CCAR Industries developmental training program in Charleston. David was born with Down’s Syndrome at a time when little was...

David Frank Tanner/Ronald Eugene Gholson Endowed Fund Celebrating the "Goodness" of Music Fund

David Frank Tanner/Ronald Eugene Gholson Endowed Fund Celebrating the "Goodness" of Music Fund

To recognize a student of good academic standing who is also a participant in the Jazz Studies program.

David Frank Tanner/Ronald Eugene Gholson Endowed Fund Celebrating the "Goodness" of Music Fund

David Frank Tanner/Ronald Eugene Gholson Endowed Fund Celebrating the "Goodness" of Music Fund

To recognize a student of good academic standing who is also a participant in the Jazz Studies program.

David L. and Audrey Jorns Directing Theory for Theatre Scholarship

David L. and Audrey Jorns Directing Theory for Theatre Scholarship

NOT IN BINDER

David R. & S. Lynn Murphy Psychology Scholarship

David R. & S. Lynn Murphy Psychology Scholarship

To assist a transfer student pursuing a degree in Psychology.

David Sardella Incentive Track Scholarship

David Sardella Incentive Track Scholarship

To recognize an incoming Freshman who has shown both athletic and academic excellence, and will participate in Track and Field at EIU.

Dean Giffin Award

Dean Giffin Award

To assist a Senior majoring in Business

Dean James E. Johnson Scholarship

Dean James E. Johnson Scholarship

Established to memorialize the life and work of Dean James E. Johnson who served at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), 1970-1991. His many friends at EIU and Charleston-Mattoon knew him affectionately as “the Dean.” In many significant ways, Jim touched all our lives...

DEANS Ecological Sciences Scholarship

DEANS Ecological Sciences Scholarship

To finanicially assist a student majoring in Biological Sciences.

Debbie Kroening Hudgins Memorial Scholarship

Debbie Kroening Hudgins Memorial Scholarship

To memorialize Debbie Kroening Hudgins by recognizing an outstanding student who is a member of the EIU Swim Team.

Decatur Breakfast Sertoma Annual Scholarship

Decatur Breakfast Sertoma Annual Scholarship

This scholarship was established to support the University in its commitment to attracting academically talented students in the areas of Speech-Language Pathology to attend Eastern Illinois University and to further strengthen their academic credentials.

Dennis Meehan Grannan Scholarship

Dennis Meehan Grannan Scholarship

The purpose of the Dennis Meehan Grannan Scholarship is to honor academic commitment and provide financial assistance to members of the Phi-Alpha Zeta Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at EIU.

Dewey H. Amos Geology and Earth Science Scholarship

Dewey H. Amos Geology and Earth Science Scholarship

To provide annual award for one or more outstanding upper level students in the Geology or Earth Science Program.

DiPietro Memorial Mathematics Education Scholarship

DiPietro Memorial Mathematics Education Scholarship

Established to promote the perpetuation of excellence in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Eastern Illinois University, to recognize superior student achievement, and to honor Dr. Alphonso and Mrs. Luisa DiPietro.

Dolly & Gene McFarland Discretionary Fund in Kinesiology & Sports Studies

Dolly & Gene McFarland Discretionary Fund in Kinesiology & Sports Studies

To provide for discretionary funds to be awarded in the best interests of students with a financial need enrolled at EIU and accepted to the Kinesiology & Sports Studies Department (KSS).

Dolly J and H. Gene McFarland Kinesiology & Sports Studies Scholarship

Dolly J and H. Gene McFarland Kinesiology & Sports Studies Scholarship

To financially assist a full-time student who is majoring in Kinesiology and Sports Studies, and working towards teaching certification.

Donald A. and Marie Rothschild Award

Donald A. and Marie Rothschild Award

To assist a student majoring in the field of Psychology.

Donald and Lucille Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Donald and Lucille Taylor Memorial Scholarship

To assist a student majoring in the field of Education

Donald L. and Clara Alice Seaman Shawver Scholarship

Donald L. and Clara Alice Seaman Shawver Scholarship

To assist a student who is from Central Illinois, who also is a student enrolled in the Lumpkin School of Business.

Donald L. and Margaret A. Moler Memorial Scholarship

Donald L. and Margaret A. Moler Memorial Scholarship

To recognize a male athlete who has demonstrated success and unwavering school spirit.

Donald P. and Suellyn Lindsey Garner Scholarship

Donald P. and Suellyn Lindsey Garner Scholarship

Established in memory of Donald P. Garner.

Don and Ferne Rogers and Daughters Scholarship

Don and Ferne Rogers and Daughters Scholarship

To honor Donald and Ferne Rogers, both EIU educators. The scholarship will provide assistance to students during their student teaching semester. The scholarship will benefit students with high amounts of debt due to student loans and will be awarded to the...

Don and Ferne Rogers and Daughters Scholarship

Don and Ferne Rogers and Daughters Scholarship

To honor Donald and Ferne Rogers, both EIU educators. The scholarship will provide assistance to students during their student teaching semester. The scholarship will benefit students with high amounts of debt due to student loans and will be awarded to the...

Don & Mary (Hartke) Gher Scholarship

Don & Mary (Hartke) Gher Scholarship

To assist a graduate of Mt. Carmel Illinois High School or Dieterich Illinois High School, who is choosing to major in Business.

Donna Lynn Connelly Memorial Scholarship

Donna Lynn Connelly Memorial Scholarship

To honor the memory of Donna Lynn Connelly, an EIU student from 1985 until August 1988, by her parents. Donna was an exceptional student with a keen sense of business, seeking professional home economics career. She was very involved in extracurricular activities on...

Don & Pam Sundheim Study Abroad Scholarship

Don & Pam Sundheim Study Abroad Scholarship

To assist a student participating in the Study Abroad program.

Don Van Dusen Veterans Scholarship

Don Van Dusen Veterans Scholarship

Established to assist EIU students in their educational pursuits, this scholarship was created to honor Don Van Dusen, a military veteran who served as a medic in the United States Army.