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Edward O. Sherman Memorial Scholarship

Edward O. Sherman Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Edward O. Sherman in recognition of his dedicated service to Eastern Illinois University

Eileen and Reuben Seltzer Scholarship for Adult Learners

Eileen and Reuben Seltzer Scholarship for Adult Learners

To honor Eileen and Reuben Seltzer and their strong support of education while providing assistance to students enrolled in the Bachelor of General Studies Program.

EIU Adult Fitness Program Outstanding Graduate Annual Scholarship

EIU Adult Fitness Program Outstanding Graduate Annual Scholarship

Dr. Henry H. Davis, a retired EIU Accountancy Professor, would like to support graduate students in the Department of Kinesiology and Sports Studies who work directly with the Adult Fitness Program that he has enjoyed since retirement. Ms. Nanci D. Newstrom is a...

EIU Annuitants Association Scholarship

EIU Annuitants Association Scholarship

To establish a scholarship that will assist children and grandchildren of current or retired university employees that have five (5) or more years of service to Eastern Illinois University.

EIU Track and XC Alumni Annual Scholarship

EIU Track and XC Alumni Annual Scholarship

To serve as a recruitment tool to encourage high school seniors with a record of strong academic success; without regard to financial need; to participate in the sport of Women’s Track at Eastern Illinois University.

EIU University Professionals of Illinois Graduate Annual Scholarship

EIU University Professionals of Illinois Graduate Annual Scholarship

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

Eli R., Jr. and Ann (Gray) Sidwell Scholarship

Eli R., Jr. and Ann (Gray) Sidwell Scholarship

Established to honor multiple generations of the Sidwell and Gray families who proudly graduated from Eastern Illinois University.

Elisha H. and Estella Ziegler Baumgartner Scholarship

Elisha H. and Estella Ziegler Baumgartner Scholarship

To financially assist a student majoring in Economics, History, Political Science, or Sociology.

Ellen Cutright Decker Scholarship

Ellen Cutright Decker Scholarship

To provide assistance for a graduate of Cumberland High School or Casey High School District.

Elsie and Erson Giffin Scholarship

Elsie and Erson Giffin Scholarship

To honor Elsie and Erson Griffin through scholarship awards in the field of home economics.

Embarras Valley Quail Unlimited Scholarship

Embarras Valley Quail Unlimited Scholarship

To provide assistance to a student majoring in Biological Sciences with an Environmental Biology Option.

Eric Schuster Scholarship

Eric Schuster Scholarship

The Eric Schuster Scholarship award goes to full-time freshman or transfer student with financial need majoring in Journalism who intends to pursue a newspaper journalism career.

Ernest and Janis Hoffman Family Scholarship

Ernest and Janis Hoffman Family Scholarship

Established by Paul E (‘79) and Alison P. Hoffman and Paul’s brothers Eric (‘80), Kurt (ex ’79), Drew (’84 and ‘86) and Ted (’87) in honor of their parents Ernest and Janis Hoffman who encouraged and provided the means for all five of their sons to pursue a college...

Ernest E. "Gene" Dolson Fund for Mathematics Education

Ernest E. "Gene" Dolson Fund for Mathematics Education

To award a student studying to be a mathematics teacher at the K-9 level.

Esther Brothers Elmore Memorial Scholarship

Esther Brothers Elmore Memorial Scholarship

Established by Ms. Jane Elmore (‘72) to honor the memory of her mother, Ms. Esther Brothers Elmore (’40). Ms. Jane Elmore and Ms. Esther Brothers Elmore are both alumni of the School of Family Consumer Sciences, Ms. Esther Brothers Elmore retired after many years of...

Ethics and Integrity in Journalism Annual Student Award

Ethics and Integrity in Journalism Annual Student Award

Established to recognize a Journalism student who displays outstanding traits of ethical behavior and integrity in legitimate news reporting regarding a specific story or topic and who is a full-time student.

Eugene B. Krehbiel Scholarship

Eugene B. Krehbiel Scholarship

To provide assistance to a student of junior status choosing to majoring in the Pre-Medical Studies Program or the Biological Sciences-Animal Studies Program with intent to pursue graduate level studies.

Excellence in Fine Arts Fund - Art

Excellence in Fine Arts Fund - Art

To award an outstanding Freshman majoring in one of the departments in the College of Fine Arts.

Excellence in Fine Arts Fund - Music

Excellence in Fine Arts Fund - Music

To award an outstanding Freshman majoring in one of the departments in the College of Fine Arts.

Excellence in Fine Arts Fund - Theatre Arts

Excellence in Fine Arts Fund - Theatre Arts

To award an outstanding Freshman majoring in one of the departments in the College of Fine Arts.

Felstehausen-Boldrey Excellence in Career and Organizational Studies Fund

Felstehausen-Boldrey Excellence in Career and Organizational Studies Fund

To award a student who is accepted into EIU Career and Organizational Studies program.

Field Geology Award

Field Geology Award

To provide assistance for students in their summer field geology program.

Forrest W. Howell Scholarship in Public Administration

Forrest W. Howell Scholarship in Public Administration

To assist a full-time graduate student pursuing a Public Administration concentration in Political Science.

Foster C. and Scott C. Rinefort Scholarship

Foster C. and Scott C. Rinefort Scholarship

To honor Dr. Foster C. Rinefort, EIU Strategic Management Professor and Graduate Business Program coordinator from 1980-1997, and his son EIU Alumnus Scott C. Rinefort (MBA, ’87).

Frances Hoene Memorial Scholarship

Frances Hoene Memorial Scholarship

To memorialize Frances Hoene, who is the mother of Christy B. Elder.

Frances Meyer Hampton Graduate Scholarship

Frances Meyer Hampton Graduate Scholarship

To assist a full-time graduate student.

Frances W. McColl Scholarship

Frances W. McColl Scholarship

To assist a students majoring in English in Teacher Education and majoring in Journalism in Public Relations or Magazine, alternating years.

Frank and Irene Luce Wilson Scholarship

Frank and Irene Luce Wilson Scholarship

Established through the Marjorie W. Davis Trust in memory of her parents Frank and Irene Luce Wilson. Marjorie W. Davis was a 51’ graduate of EIU. Mrs. Davis taught English for 24 years, mainly at Stephen Decatur High School and at Champaign Central High School in...

Gail and Tim Mason Scholarship

Gail and Tim Mason Scholarship

To assist a graduate of Charleston High School (CHS) who is now a full-time student of Junior or Senior status and is currently studying within the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Sciences, or College of Education and Professional Studies.

Gail J. Richard Autism Center Speaker Series

Gail J. Richard Autism Center Speaker Series

Established to pay honorarium and travel expenses for a professional speaker for an annual conference.