Earning a scholarship starts long before completing applications and getting letters of recommendation. Your grades, achievements, and activities during high school typically determine the scholarships for which you are eligible.

Before you start your search, think about the things that make you a unique student:

What is your grade point average?
What do you plan to study?
Are you a military veteran or a member of the Illinois National Guard?
Have you done any community service or volunteering?
In which activities have you participated?
Do you or your parents belong to any clubs or civic, social, or religious organizations?

The Scholarship Resource Office can help you find scholarships available to Illinois State students. Our helpful, knowledgeable staff can answer any questions you have about the scholarship process.

Scholarship Notices

CEFCU Member Appreciation Scholarship

Citizens Equity First Credit Union (CEFCU) has a long history of assisting its membership in securing adequate financial support for higher education. CEFCU recognizes the benefits to the entire community when opportunities for a college education are within the reach of deserving and talented students. In recognition of CEFCU’s commitment to higher education and Illinois State University’s ongoing educational excellence, the CEFCU Member Appreciation Scholarship has been established.

A total of three $1,250 scholarships will be awarded each year to students meeting the criteria specified below. Payment will be made on behalf of the recipient to the Illinois State University Scholarship Resource Office. The CEFCU Member Appreciation Scholarship is a nonrenewable award.

This completed application must be submitted by March 1, 2010. Return it to: Scholarship Resource Office at Illinois State University, Campus Box 2320, Normal, IL 61790-2320.

Illinois State University Credit Union Member Scholarship

Applications are now available for the Illinois State University Credit Union Member Scholarship. Applications are due by May 1, 2010. They can be dropped off at the Scholarship Resource Office, Room 214 Fell Hall on the ISU campus or mailed to the address listed on the application. Please see the application for eligibility criteria.