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Aspiring Sociology and Aspiring Anthropology Major Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to seeks to recognize and acknowledge students who have declared Sociology or Anthropology within their first year at Illinois State University.
Requirements/selection Criteria:
- Sociology or Anthropology major
- Freshman students in their second semester at ISU
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Financial need as the primary criteria of evaluation
- Academic performance as secondary criteria of evaluation
- Listing of Sociology or Anthropology courses taken in first two semesters.
Amount: $300
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Ben Keeley Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior (90 credit hours completed) sociology or anthropology major who has demonstrated significant involvement in service and/or volunteer work in the community or University. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to qualify.
Amount: $1000
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Social Aspects of Aging Scholarship
The Public Health and Wellness Scholarship gives recognition and encouragement to an Illinois State University student from Sociology and Anthropology who has shown interest and initiative in the fields of health, aging, or wellness.
Amount: $800
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Nick Maroules Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who have been accepted to a study abroad program.
Amount: $500
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Wib Leonard Scholarship
The Wib Leonard Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a student majoring in sociology or anthropology who shows competence and passion for the quantitative side of either discipline.
Application criteria:
- Sociology or Anthropology major at Illinois State University
- Junior or Senior in good standing with a 3.25 cumulative GPA or higher
- Applicants must submit a 1-2 page essay explaining their passion for the quantitative side of sociology or anthropology
Amount: $500
Scott Elliott Award
This award supports travel to professional meetings and research activities for graduates and undergraduates.
The award offers reimbursement of up to $600 for qualified expenses.
Qualifications
To qualify for support, you must participate in one of the following activities:
- Make a formal presentation in the form of a poster or podium paper at a professional meeting or conference.
- Travel domestically or internationally to collect data for a research project.
Apply
Complete the Scott Elliott Award application
With your application, include a budget of expenses and a 1-2 page paper that describes:
- The details of the meeting/conference you're attending or your research-related trip
- The nature of your participation (such as presenting a poster or data for a thesis)
Submit all materials at least two weeks prior to your travel or activity.
Deadline
There is no deadline for this award, but we recommend applying as early in the academic year as possible. Funds are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
About Scott Elliott
Scott Elliott is a successful financial entrepreneur who established the Scott Elliott Endowment Fund to provide support to the departments that influenced him the most during his student days at Illinois State University.