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  • Dean's Scholarship

    Amount: $1,000 (renewable for 4 years)
    Eligibility: Winner chosen from the Presidential 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. School or department faculty complete a nomination form
    2. Student obtains two recommendation letters from full-time faculty or staff supporting their personal qualities and accomplishments
    3. Student completes and submits student nomination form and letters of recommendation

    Selection

    The CAST award committee selects the final recipient.

  • CAST Internships in Washington, D.C.

    The Washington D.C. scholarship covers the cost of housing for high-achieving students who want to complete an internship with an executive, legislative, or judicial organization in the nation's capital.

    Apply for the D.C. Scholarship

    Amount: Varies
    Undergraduate Eligibility:

    • At least 75 credit hours by the end of the current semester
    • GPA 3.25 or higher

    Graduate Student Eligibility:

    • At least 16 credit hours
    • GPA 3.50 or higher
  • SoLA Scholarship

    The SoLA scholarship recognizes students completing an internship at Miller Park Zoo. Preference is given to students who want to pursue a career with animals.

    Apply for SoLA

    Amount: $500
    Eligibility:

    • Junior or senior
    • GPA 2.5 or higher

    Requirements

    Include a cover letter detailing your career goals.

More Funding Opportunities

Illinois State offers several scholarships to support your academic journey. See what's available and how to apply.

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