Business Education Scholarships & Awards

Dr. Doris Howell Crank and Floyd L. Crank Scholarship Award

For a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Business Teacher Education, in good standing at Illinois State University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or higher. The student must also demonstrate a commitment to serving others. As part of the application process, the student must submit an essay focusing on why he/she is interested in a professional career in Business Teacher Education, why he/she selected the major, and how the scholarship will impact his/her academic future. The scholarship is to be used for educational expenses and will be credited to the student's account with Illinois State University.

Jean Kempel Grever Scholarship

Need-based scholarship for a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Business Teacher Education, in good standing at Illinois State University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or higher. The student must also demonstrate a commitment to serving others through involvement in school and/or community activities. As part of the application process, the student must submit an essay focusing on why he/she is interested in a professional career in Business Teacher Education, why he/she selected his/her major, and how the scholarship will impact his/her academic future. The award is to be used for educational expenses and will be credited to the recipient's account with Illinois State University.

Bailey Endowment for Business and Education Scholarship

For a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Business Teacher Education, in good standing at Illinois State University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or higher. As part of the application process, the student must submit an essay focusing on why he/she is interested in a professional career in Business Teacher Education, they he/she selected the major, and how the scholarship will impact his/her academic future. The scholarship is to be used for educational expenses and will be credited to the recipient's account with Illinois State University.

Warren S. Perry Scholarship

Need-based scholarship for students pursuing the major in Business Teacher Education. Awarded to a student after the first year at Illinois State University. The recipient should not only display financial need, but also involvement in extra-curricular activities, organizations, clubs, etc. An awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipient.

The Lewis R. Toll Scholarship Award

For an outstanding junior or senior majoring in Business Teacher Education; requirements include exceptional academic achievement, participation in extra-curricular functions, and professional conduct. An awards committee reviews candidates credentials and selects the recipients.

Business Teacher Education Foundation Award

For juniors or seniors majoring in Business Teacher Education with an outstanding academic record and extra-curricular activities; two to four awards are presented annually. An awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipients.

National Business Teacher Education Association Award

For an outstanding senior in Business Teacher Education interested in pursuing a teaching career in Business Education. Award consists of a one-year membership to NBEA. An awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipient.

Ralph Wray Scholarship

For a student majoring in Business Teacher Education with 30 - 90 hours completed. Character, leadership, and service activities are considered along with academic achievement and financial need. An awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipients.

Outstanding Business Teacher Education Student

For a senior majoring in Business Teacher Education with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 90 hours completed. An awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipient.

Scholarships List