Illinois State University

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Normal, IL

University Website:  illinoisstate.edu/
Apply Online:  www.admissions.illinoisstate.edu/apply

Illinois State University (ISU), founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois, United States; it is located in the town of Normal. ISU is considered a "national university" that grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research. ISU is also recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. The ISU athletic teams are members of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Missouri Valley Football Conference and are known as the "Redbirds," in reference to the state bird, the cardinal.

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Illinois State University College Scholarships

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Jesse W. Fell Scholarship

Illinois State University

Up to $12,000 December 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Jesse W. Fell Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Illinois State University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Jesse W. Fell Scholarship

Illinois State University

award

Up to $12,000

deadline

December 15, 2025
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Description

The Jesse W. Fell Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Illinois State University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Civic Engagement Scholarship

Illinois State University

$2,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Civic Engagement Scholarship is open to entering freshmen and transfer students at Illinois State University who are committed to civic engagement and community service.

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Civic Engagement Scholarship

Illinois State University

award

$2,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Civic Engagement Scholarship is open to entering freshmen and transfer students at Illinois State University who are committed to civic engagement and community service.

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Transfer Student Scholarship - Illinois State University

Illinois State University

Up to $1,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Transfer Student Scholarship is available to transfer at Illinois State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

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Transfer Student Scholarship - Illinois State University

Illinois State University

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Up to $1,500

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Description

The Transfer Student Scholarship is available to transfer at Illinois State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

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Redbird Academic Scholarship

Illinois State University

Up to $5,000 November 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Redbird Academic Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Illinois State University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Redbird Academic Scholarship

Illinois State University

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

November 01, 2025
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Description

The Redbird Academic Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Illinois State University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this renewable award.

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International Baccalaureate Scholarship

Illinois State University

$1,000 November 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The International Baccalaureate Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Illinois State University who have completed the IB Diploma Programme or IB Career-related Certificate Programme.

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International Baccalaureate Scholarship

Illinois State University

award

$1,000

deadline

November 01, 2025
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Description

The International Baccalaureate Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Illinois State University who have completed the IB Diploma Programme or IB Career-related Certificate Programme.

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Nims Associates Award

Illinois State University - College of Business

Up to $1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Nims Associates Award is available to full- time juniors and seniors attending Illinois State University- College of Business. You must be enrolled in the business information systems sequence in accountancy and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Nims Associates Award

Illinois State University - College of Business

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Up to $1,000

deadline

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Description

The Nims Associates Award is available to full- time juniors and seniors attending Illinois State University- College of Business. You must be enrolled in the business information systems sequence in accountancy and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - Illinois State University

Illinois State University

$500 May 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to transfer at Illinois State University who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and have completed at least 24 credit hours.

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - Illinois State University

Illinois State University

award

$500

deadline

May 01, 2025
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Description

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to transfer at Illinois State University who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and have completed at least 24 credit hours.

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Ray Johnson Endowed Scholarship

Illinois State University - College of Fine Arts

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Description

The Ray Johnson Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students who are studying art, music, or theatre.

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Ray Johnson Endowed Scholarship

Illinois State University - College of Fine Arts

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The Ray Johnson Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students who are studying art, music, or theatre.

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McLean County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Illinois State University - College of Applied Science and Technology

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Description

The McLean County Farm Bureau Scholarship is available to entering freshmen attending the Illinois State University, College of Applied Science and Technology. You must be majoring in agriculture and be a resident of McLean County to be eligible for this award. In addition, you must demonstrate academic achievement, participation in...

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McLean County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Illinois State University - College of Applied Science and Technology

award

Varies

deadline

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Description

The McLean County Farm Bureau Scholarship is available to entering freshmen attending the Illinois State University, College of Applied Science and Technology. You must be majoring in agriculture and be a resident of McLean County to be eligible for this award. In addition, you must demonstrate academic achievement, participation in...

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Clara Gerhart Endowed Scholarship

Illinois State University - Mennonite College of Nursing

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Description

The Clara Gerhart Endowed Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students attending Illinois State University - Mennonite College of Nursing.

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Clara Gerhart Endowed Scholarship

Illinois State University - Mennonite College of Nursing

award

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deadline

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Description

The Clara Gerhart Endowed Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students attending Illinois State University - Mennonite College of Nursing.

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