Scholarships

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• Dean's Scholarship

  Amount: $1,000 (renewable for 4 years)
  Eligibility: Winner chosen from the Jesse Fell Scholarship pool

• Larry R. Miller Scholarship

  The Larry R. Miller scholarship recognizes exceptional achievement and creativity that has enhanced a student's professional growth. Nominees are leaders, active participants, and have accomplishments in their department, school, college and/or University activities. They are also honest, show integrity, have high moral and ethical standards, a positive attitude, and are committed.

  Amount: $1,500
  Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate student enrolled in a CAST major
  • 60 hours of credit course work (30 completed at Illinois State)
  • Must have at least two more semesters of study remaining
  • GPA 3.00 or higher

  Nomination Process

  1. Student completes and submits student information form.
  2. Faculty/Staff completes and submits a recommendation form.

  Selection

  Application deadline is December 11th, 2026. The CAST award committee selects the final recipient.

• Bob and JoAnn Navarro CAST Student Scholarship

  Robert Navarro and Cassie Kohrt established the Bob and JoAnn Navarro Scholarship in honor of their parents.

  Amount: $1,000
  Eligibility:

  • Primary major is in a department/school within CAST
  • Student must be at a grade level of: freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
  • Student must be first-generation
  • Preference given to students from LaSalle, Ogle, Winnebago, or Will County.

  To Apply

  1. Complete the application
  2. Upload a résumé that includes involvement in the community, department, college, and/or university.
  3. Application deadline is December 11th, 2026.

• SoLA Scholarship

  The SoLA scholarship is given to a student in the College of Applied Science and Technology that is interested in pursuing a career with animals and/or wildlife.

  Amount: $500
  Eligibility:

  • CAST Student
  • GPA 2.5 or higher

  To Apply

  1. Complete the application here.
  2. Upload a cover letter detailing your career goals and a current résumé.
  3. Application deadline is December 11th, 2026.