Sequence Scholarships & Awards
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Outstanding Senior in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Annual award for the outstanding senior graduating in the ESB sequence of the MQM major.
Recipients must be graduating in May, August, or December of the calendar year; be an Illinois State University student with a declared major in ESB; and have an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher with at least 20 hours completed at Illinois State. The recipient is selected by the department awards committee. In addition to the academic criteria, the committee takes into consideration involvement in Entrepreneurship activities and exhibited leadership and professionalism.
Download the Student Recognition Information Form
Human Resource Management
Outstanding Junior in Human Resource Management
Sponsored by Bloomington/Normal Human Resource Council
Juniors must have completed credit hours and be classified as a Junior at the time of application. To be considered for this award, submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a written narrative covering the following information: Overall GPA at Illinois State University, GPA in Human Resource Management Courses, List Human Resource Management Courses completed at Illinois State University and briefly :
- discuss your career goals,
- describe extracurricular activities you have been involved with while attending Illinois State University,
- describe your work experience,
- discuss why you are pursuing an HR degree
Download the Student Recognition Information Form
Outstanding Senior in Human Resource Management
Sponsored by Bloomington/Normal Human Resource Council
Seniors must graduate from Illinois State University during the calendar year in which the award is sought. To be considered for this award, submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a written narrative covering the following information: Overall GPA at Illinois State University, GPA in Human Resource Management Courses, List Human Resource Management Courses completed at Illinois State University and briefly :
- discuss your career goals,
- describe extracurricular activities you have been involved with while attending Illinois State University,
- describe your work experience, and
- discuss why you are pursuing an HR degree.
All Management Majors
William B. Poppleton Endowed Scholarship
For a junior Management major in good standing with Illinois State University. To be considered for the award, applicants must complete an online scholarship application form and a two-page personal statement. The personal statement should include a description of the applicant's background, including his/her GPA, and internship and/or work experiences, involvement with student organizations, and any other relevant extra-curricular activities. It must also include a discussion of the applicant's career goals and a brief statement on how this scholarship will impact his/her academic future and career goals.
Download the Student Recognition Information Form
MQM Award for Outstanding Junior in Management
For a junior majoring in Management with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 62 hours completed, 20 hours of which must have been completed at Illinois State; must have completed at least six (6) hours in the MQM Department. Eligible students are identified each spring and are invited to apply for the award. The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.
Download the Student Recognition Information Form
MQM Award for Outstanding Senior in Management
For a senior majoring in Management with a 3.3 or higher GPA and at least 90 hours completed, 30 of which must have been completed at ISU. Students who meet the established criteria each spring are invited to apply for the award. The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.
Download the Student Recognition Information Form
Management and Quantitative Methods Scholarships
MQM Award for Citizenship and Service
For a senior majoring in MQM with a 3.3 or higher GPA and 90 or more completed hours; selection of recipient is based on evidence of service to the university. Candidates are nominated by faculty from the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods each spring; the department awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipient. Download the Student Recognition Information Form
ISU SHRM Citizenship and Service Award
The ISU-SHRM service award recipient is voted on by the chapter’s student members. Individuals are nominated from the floor, and each nominee is invited to present a brief statement concerning their service to the chapter. Nominees must have a 3.3 GPA or higher. An election determines the recipient. Download the Student Recognition Information Form
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Award
For a junior or senior in an MQM program with a 3.3 GPA or higher Download the Student Recognition Information Form
Willie Brown Endowed Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by Willie Brown, retired executive vice president at State Farm Insurance Company, a native of Bloomington, Illinois and 1973 graduate of the business administration program at Illinois State University. This scholarship was established for the purpose of providing substantial financial support for a minority student of African American experience or any non-traditional student majoring in business at Illinois State.
At least one $4000 award will be made on an annual basis. The award will be used for educational expenses and will be credited to the recipient/s account with Illinois State University.
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior College of Business major in good standing at Illinois State University with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75/4.00 or higher
- Be a student of African American experience or a non-traditional student of any race
- Demonstrate a commitment to civic engagement through meaningful involvement in community service and civic activities
- Financial need will be considered when two or more applicants have apparently equal qualifications.
- Submit an essay focused on why the student is interested in a professional career in business, why they selected their major, and how a scholarship will impact their academic and future life endeavors
- Submit a current copy of their resume
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
The Steven E. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Stephen E. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the family of Steven E. Bailey in 1997 following his untimely death. Steven E. Bailey was a sophomore, majoring in business, when he died. He was an active member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.
One $1000 will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled at Illinois State University as a major in the College of Business
- Demonstrate an interest in business as a professional career
- Must be a graduate of Plainfield High School or be a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
- Demonstrate an unmet need for financial aid
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
Online Application
The DWB Dream Maker's Endowed Scholarship Fund
The DWB Dream Maker's Endowed Scholarship Fund (initially a pledge of $20,000) was established in 2010 by Sharon Rossmark. The purpose of this scholarship is to support United States soldiers or veterans, including National Guard and Reservists, and their dependents who are majoring in business at Illinois State University. Preference will be given to entrepreneurship majors and students studying abroad in France through one of the programs offered by the International Business Institute and the Office of International Studies on the campus of Illinois State University.
Sharon established this scholarship to honor her parents, David and Willie Mae Brown. David is a veteran of WWII, serving in the European Theater and participating in D-Day on June 6, 1944 at Utah Beach. He married Mae in January of 1943 three days before being drafted in the army.
Sharon Rossmark is an independent business consultant. She consults with businesses on establishing e-commerce solutions for excess inventory. Her solutions based consulting approach is designed to increase revenue by strategically integrating existing sales/distribution systems with an online global marketing effort.
Qualifications:
A. A United States soldier or veteran, including National Guard or Reservist, or be the dependent of a soldier or veteran.
- Qualified applicants must be majoring in business at Illinois State University.
- Preference will be given to entrepreneurship majors and students studying abroad in France through one of the programs offered by the International Business Institute and the Office of International Studies on the campus of Illinois State University.
- A scholarship recipient may apply for additional awards through his/her senior year if they maintain at least a 3.0 ISU GPA and show progress toward earning a degree in business - future awards will be based on the amount of available funds and quality of the candidate pool.
B. Have achieved at least a 3.0 cumulative ISU GPA
- New freshmen must have a high school GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or) have an ACT composite score of 24 or above.
- Transfer students must have a transfer GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Reviewed the website related to David Brown and his service during WWII -http://www.davidbrownsdday.com.
C. Submit a minimum of two paragraphs on his/her thoughts on sacrifices that soldiers make to protect American freedom.
D. Submitted a one to two page personal statement describing the applicant's background and how the scholarship will impact his/her career goals.
E. Demonstrated a commitment to serving others through involvement in school and/or community activities.
F. Include at least one letter of recommendation.
G. While need is not to be a prime consideration, it may be a contributing factor in cases where two or more applicants have apparently equal qualifications.
H. The award is to be used for educational expenses. The award money will be credited to the recipient's account with Illinois State University. One non-renewable $900 Award will be distributed.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
Ferengul Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2010 by Corey and Melanie Ferengul to help current business students who are actively participating in paying for school while focusing on their studies. The Ferenguls grew up in working class families in the Chicago suburbs and worked several jobs during summers, holiday breaks and on campus to finance the majority of their education.
One $3000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified business student at Illinois State University on a one year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior College of Business major in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Demonstrate involvement in school and/or community activities and/or have substantial work history (please list the number of hours worked per week to help fund your education expenses).
- Demonstrate an unmet need for financial aid as determined by Illinois State Financial Aid Office and/or federal regulation and/or personal circumstances
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
Edmund and Jane Dobski Endowed Scholarship
The Edmund & Jane Scholarship was established by Julie and Bob Dobski in 2010 to honor Bob's parents Edmund and Jane Dobski. The couple used a $600 investment from Edmund's mother, Sophie Dobski, to start and then expand to a multi-location of three full service grocery stores on the northwest side of Chicago.
Julie and Bob credit their success to the lessons learned from Jane and Edmund; i.e. provide a quality product, work hard and treat your employees fairly, all of which are fundamental lessons from a hardworking couple. The Edmund and Jane Scholarship will ensure that these tenets continue to be taught and valued in today's business environment.
At least one $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified business student at Illinois State University on a one year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be an incoming freshman or a current College of Business student in good standing at Illinois State University.
- Demonstrate academic achievement, as evidenced by:
- Incoming freshman - a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.00 scale and graduated in the upper quarter of his/her high school class and/or have a composite ACT score of 25 or higher.
- Continuing Illinois State student - a cumulative Illinois State GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Demonstrate an unmet need for financial aid as determined by Illinois State Financial Aid Office and/or federal regulation and/or personal circumstances.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
The Kenneth T. Sr. and Deborah A. Glover Endowed Scholarship
Kenneth and Deborah Glover graduated from Illinois State University in 1973, Kenneth with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Deborah with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Over the years they've supported their belief in quality education and providing support to others, whether it be financial or volunteering their time and experience. The Glovers established this scholarship fund as a continuation of their support to education and the needs of others.
Currently this scholarship recognizes an aspiring sophomore who has positioned themselves for early success at Illinois State University and their future career. They will hold membership in at least one business student organization and have volunteered their time and energy to serve others. They can articulate their vision of a future career and have already established goals based on that vision. Please note, specific requirements of this scholarship are determined annually by the College of Business Dean's Office based on the recruiting and retention needs of the College.
At least one $3,000 awards will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications*:
- Must be a current sophomore business major in good standing at Illinois State University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher.
- Must be an active member in at least one College of Business registered student organization.
- Demonstrate involvement in volunteer activities or have substantial work history
*Please note, specific requirements of this scholarship are determined annually by the College of Business Dean's Office based on the recruiting and retention needs of the College.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
The Charles Norman Dean's Scholarship
The Charlie Norman Dean's Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 in memory of Charlie Norman, a 1988 finance graduate of the College of Business. The Dean's Scholarship will be awarded annually to students majoring in business at Illinois State University. It was Charlie's wish that scholarship recipients "pay it forward" in the future when they are successful in their careers and able to make their own contributions to support the College of Business.
One $5,000 dollar award will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current business major in good standing at Illinois State University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher.
- Qualified applicants will demonstrate academic and personal achievement.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
The Connie Fako Shoemake Endowed Scholarship
Connie Fako Shoemake graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1977 and a Master of Science degree from Northern Illinois University in 1988. Connie has held various executive and management positions in sales, marketing, business partners and technical'support throughout her thirty year career at IBM. Connie is also a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Chicago Chapter of Women in Technology and the Chicago Executive's Club. She is a former board member of the Illinois Technology Association and currently sits on the Chicago Mayor’s Council on Technology.
Connie is a current member of the Illinois State University College of Business Advisory Council and decided to establish this scholarship as a continuation of her support for education. This scholarship will help single parents, and the children of single parents pursue a business degree at Illinois State University.
One $3000 dollar award will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior college of business major in good standing at Illinois State University.
- Preference will be given to single parents and the children of single parents
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
The Maggie Webb Endowed Scholarship
Maggie Webb received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2005 with a major in Business Administration from Illinois State University. She was employed by Von Maur in Omaha, Nebraska. Her life was tragically ended in a random act of violence in December, 2007 at the age of 24. Maggie was known as a strong leader, kind, supportive friend, wise mentor, and someone who always had a lot of energy. She always thought of others first and her smile brought warmth to your heart.
The Maggie Webb Endowed Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing financial support for College of Business students. It recognizes Maggie Webb who died tragically in December, 2007.
One $2000 dollar award will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior college of business major in good standing at Illinois State University with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to serving others.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered
The Mark and Linda Hauptman Endowed Scholarship
Mark Hauptman graduated from ISU in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and received his CPA certificate that same year. He was active in Alpha Tau Omega fraternity during his years at ISU. He began his career at a public accounting firm in Bloomington, Illinois. Linda Dean Hauptman graduated from ISU in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. She started work at a community mental health center in Canton, Illinois, then moved to Bloomington and worked at the same accounting firm as Mark. They married in 1981, moved to Oklahoma in 1982, and then to Texas in 1989, where they currently reside in Fort Worth.
Mark worked in public accounting for five years and then transitioned to a career in the Insurance industry. He spent 20 years with HealthMarkets, Inc. where he held several accounting and executive positions, including CFO and Executive VP of Sales and Marketing. He retired from HealthMarkets, Inc. and in October, 2009 became part owner of a plastic injection molding company manufacturing jars, caps, liners. pencils and closures for the cosmetic industry. Linda continued working in human resources until they moved to Texas. She then became a fulltime homemaker and raised their three daughters. Mark and Linda decided to establish this scholarship fund as a continuation of their support of education.
At least one $2000 dollar award will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current junior, senior or graduate level business major in good standing at Illinois State University.
- Preference will be given to accounting majors and members of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
- Financial need will be a consideration when two or more applicants have apparently equal qualifications
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered
The Phillip and Lee Ann (Baker) Clary Endowed Scholarship
Phillip S. Clary and Lee Ann (Baker) Sauers both attended ISU as non-traditional students seeking a future career in accounting. Both graduated from Illinois State University in the spring of 1983. But, as far as they can remember, they never met while at ISU, even though they were pursuing the same major, had the same professors, and were both initial inductees into the Beta Gamma Sigma academic honor society. Phil stayed at ISU to pursue an MS in Accounting and Lee Ann began her career as an auditor at Laventhol-Horwath’s Chicago office. They finally met when Phil accepted an internship at Laventhol for the 1984 audit season. They married in 1985 and have remained in the Chicagoland area ever since.
For both Phil and Lee Ann, ISU was a restart to both their personal and professional lives. The years spent at Illinois State gave them a great foundation for their careers, and without ISU they would not have found each other. With that in mind, Phil and Lee Ann established a scholarship to assist non-traditional students, including married students and students with children, pursuing degrees in the College of Business.
One $900 dollar award will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current business major in good standing at Illinois State University.
- Preference will be given to non-traditional students, including married students and students with children.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered
The William Motchar Scholarship
William Motchar ’85 is President and Chief Executive Officer for Navis Global, the leading finishing machinery supplier to the global textile industry located in Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating from ISU, Will spent 13 years in progressing responsibilities in sales, marketing, and global business. He earned his M.B.A. from Wake Forest University and became Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing at Navis Global and later promoted to President and CEO. In 2011, Will purchased the company, and Navis now has sales and service offices in over 60 countries. Will is a new member to the College of Business Advisory Council at ISU, and will be inducted into the College of Business Hall of Fame in 2017. This scholarship is Will’s way of paying it forward to support undergraduate majors in the College of Business.
One $1000 award will be made on a one-year annual basis. Scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Office after the 10th day of the fall semester.
Qualifications:
- Must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in good standing at Illinois State University with an undergraduate major in the College of Business.
- Reflects a spirt for civic engagement by showing involvement and leadership in school/campus organizations, registered student organizations, government, or similar organizations in the broader community
- Preference will be given to students who are a current or former resident of a small or rural town/community.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
Robert “Bob” Lutt Scholarship
Kris Lutt ’06 MBA and his wife Becky established this scholarship in 2016 to acknowledge his father and Illinois State University for his career success. Kris is a proud graduate of Illinois State University and this scholarship is his way of paying it forward. The scholarship will support undergraduate and graduate majors in the College of Business with a preference for students with an agricultural background or those who plan to work within the agricultural industry.
Kris Lutt is currently the President of Sweeteners and Starches at ADM. He has worked at ADM since 1986, serving in various leadership roles including President of Golden Peanut Company LLC, President of Milling, President of Specialty Feed Ingredients, and Vice President of Corn Processing.
Kris earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska and an MBA from Illinois State University. He has served for several years on the College of Business Advisory Council at Illinois State University and was inducted into the College of Business Hall of Fame in 2017.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student or graduate student in the College of Business in good academic standing.
- Students must demonstrate an agricultural background or plans to work within the agriculture industry following graduation.
- Reflect a spirit of civic engagement by showing involvement and leadership in school/campus organizations, registered student organizations, government, or similar organizations in the broader community.
One scholarship of $900 will be awarded to a qualified business student at Illinois State University. The award is to be used for educational expenses.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
C.W. Chan Endowed Scholarship
Chee Wai Chan '87 & ’89, came to Illinois State University as an international student.
He received his undergraduate degree in Marketing and his Master of Business Administration from Illinois State. He started this scholarship to help lessen the financial burden on international students or other students with financial need who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in the College of Business.
Chan and his wife Doris currently reside in Singapore.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in the College of Business in good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.3/4.00 or higher.
- Students must demonstrate financial need.
- Preference will be given to an international students who is enrolled in the College of Business that shows a need for financial support due to unforeseen circumstances in their home country.
- If there are no international students available for this award, preference will be given to a student from the College of business who has an unmet financial need. This student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
One scholarship of $800 will be awarded to a qualified business student at Illinois State University. The award is to be used for educational expenses.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
Andrew C. Jackson Servant Leadership Scholarship
The Andrew C. Jackson Servant Leadership Scholarship was established in 2015 by Andrew C. Jackson '80. The endowment was established for the purpose of providing financial support for business students majoring in Accounting Information Systems, Business Information Systems, General Marketing, Sales, and/or Entrepreneurship.
Qualified students will be actively engaged in leadership roles on campus and/or in the community. Preference will be given to students that have a record of accomplished leadership, service to the community, and who help others to develop and perform at high levels. The goal is to help provide financial support for students working to improve their professionalism and leadership skills.
Andrew C. Jackson '80 is co-founder and president of BravoTECH, a business technology, professional services, and IT staff augmentation firm. Jackson is a recognized leader in the IT community and currently leads the Society for Information Management's new chapter development initiative.
One award for $450 will be awarded to a current undergraduate business student.
Scholarship Candidate Qualifications:
Each scholarship candidate must:
- Be an undergraduate student majoring in one or more of the following major sequences in the College of Business: Accounting Information Systems, Business Information Systems, General Marketing, Sales and/or Entrepreneurship.
- Be actively engaged in a leadership role on campus and/or in the community.
Instructions:
- Complete all parts of the application.
- Write a 250 word essay focused on how the scholarship will help improve your professionalism and leadership skills. Additionally, share your philosophy on leadership and civic engagement.
- Provide a copy of your resume.
- Provide at least one letter of recommendation.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.
Pay it Forward Business Scholarship
The Pay it Forward Business Scholarship was established in 2015 by Ron Whitton '80, Paul Koch '80, Erick Miner '78, Gary Ritchie '83, Katie Hill-Gottesman '01, and Nate Webb '07 . The endowment was established for the purpose of providing financial support for business students actively engaged in leadership roles on campus. Preference will be given to students serving in a leadership position for a registered student organization affiliated with the College of Business. The goal is to help provide financial support for students working to improve their professionalism and career preparation. This scholarship supports Illinois State University's core values, specifically that of increasing student commitment to becoming engaged and active citizens, serving communities through volunteerism and leadership roles.
Two $1,000 dollar award will be made on a one-year annual basis.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current undergraduate or graduate business major in good standing at Illinois State University.
- Be actively engaged in a leadership role on campus.
- Preference will be given annually to students serving in a leadership position for a registered student organization affiliated with the College of Business.
- In lieu of scholarship support, students can choose to have the College of Business directly pay for costs to attend and participate in legitimate professional development opportunities such as a conference, certification tests, and specialized training.
The deadline to apply is July 15. All materials must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.