Scholarships
The Fellicia C. Foster Legacy of Leadership Scholarship
Fellicia C. Foster is a Chicago native and Illinois State University College of Business graduate who has demonstrated leadership excellence, resilience, diligence, and an ability to make a positive difference - both as a student and throughout her corporate career. This endowment was established in 2024, which represents the 20-year legacy she has developed since joining as a student on ISU's campus in 2004. The Fellicia C. Foster - Legacy of Leadership - Endowment Fund will allocate scholarships that recognize the next generation of legacy leaders who have resiliently pushed through challenges to leave their mark on the world - paving the way for future leaders. Available for Sophmores, Juniors, and Seniors who are graduates of Chicago Public Schools or from a high school in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.
For more information about this opportunity contact the Multicultural Center at 309-438-8968 or themulticulturalcenter@IllinoisState.edu
Darren J. and Kirsten D. Clerkin Endowed Scholarship
The Darren and Kirsten Clerkin Endowed Fund provides a scholarship for students that are active participants or members in a Multicultural Student Organization, multicultural Greek organizations, or a similar registered student organization that aims to help students create community around a common racial, ethnic, or cultural identity. Available for Juniors and Seniors with a financial need.
For more information about this opportunity contact the Multicultural Center at 309-438-8968 or themulticulturalcenter@IllinoisState.edu
The Danny Mathews Memorial Scholarship - Coming in 2025
The Danny Mathews Memorial Scholarship is being established to honor the memory and legacy of former ISU employee and student Danny Mathews. The goal of the Danny Mathews Memorial scholarship is to recognize members of the Illinois State Community who seek to make transformative change on-campus or in the community for LGBTQIA+/Queer people through civic engagement and social justice work.
For more information about this opportunity contact the Multicultural Center at 309-438-8968 or themulticulturalcenter@IllinoisState.edu
Black Colleagues Association Scholarship
The Black Colleagues Association Scholarship, a chartered affinity network of the Alumni Association, offers a variety of scholarships to current and prospective students of Illinois State University. Scholarship applications typically open in October and close in early December. Learn more about criteria and deadlines by visiting the BCA scholarship page .
Latinx Alumni Network Scholarship
The Latinx Alumni Network (LAN) was established and recognized as an affinity network by the Alumni Association in the fall of 2014. As a part of LAN’s mission, the organization desires to assist students in securing financial support through an annual scholarship with applications typically open in October and close in early December. Learn more about criteria and deadlines by visiting the LAN scholarship page.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Student Support Fund
The LGBTQ+ Student Support Fund provides support for educational programming related to LGBTQ+ topics. In addition, student scholarships and emergency financial assistance may be provided for students who are not receiving sufficient financial support based on life circumstances and/or a member of a group that supports LGBTQ+ issues.
This fund supports applications that demonstrate one or more of the following:
- An emergency financial need based on current life circumstances - must be enrolled as an Illinois State University undergraduate or graduate student in the semester in which funds are granted
- A financial need from a student member of an ISU RSO or other group that supports LGBTQ+ issues - must be enrolled as an Illinois State University undergraduate or graduate student in the semester in which funds are granted
- Educational programming related to LGBTQ+ topics intended for the ISU student body - current Illinois State University students must be the intended audience, and programming must occur on the Illinois State University campus