The Division of Student Affairs offers various scholarship opportunities for currently enrolled students based upon a variety of criteria such as your level of student involvement, academic performance, financial need, leadership activities, volunteerism, etc. For more information about the opportunities listed below, contact the Office of the Vice President for Students Affairs via email or telephone at (309) 438-1748
Susan T. Kern Special Opportunity Scholarship
This scholarship will reopen September 1, 2025.
The vision for the Susan T. Kern Special Opportunity Scholarship Fund is to provide financial support to Illinois State University students in support of one-time special academic or co-curricular opportunities. It is Dr Kern’s wish to provide financial assistance to a student for an opportunity they otherwise wouldn’t be able to fund. Awards will be considered by the Selection Committee and reviewed on an as-needed basis.
- Applicant Qualifications include:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- A grade level of at least Sophomore standing
Students can receive this scholarship one time during their educational career at Illinois State.