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College of Business

Management Scholarships & Awards

Student Recognition Information Form

Scholarships & Awards List

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 each spring; the department awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipient.

  • 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.

  • Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Award

    For a junior or senior in an MQM program with a 3.3 GPA or higher.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.