Giving
The Office of International Studies and Programs currently houses three international student scholarships and one international student programming fund. For information about donating, please contact Matthew Schwab, International House Coordinator, at (309) 438-1436.
Support Students
Marilyn M. Boyd Memorial Scholarship: Providing International Opportunities
The Marilyn M. Boyd Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 to support outstanding international students residing on the International House TLLC floors who might not otherwise be able to attend Illinois State University. Preference will be given to students from developing countries worldwide or emerging nations of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Support the Marilyn M. Boyd Memorial Scholarship today.
Betty Plummer Outstanding Senior Scholarship: Promoting Post-Graduation Success
Betty and Mark Plummer established The Betty Plummer Outstanding Senior Award in 1998 to honor international students who showed outstanding commitment to international programs while attending Illinois State University and show promise in their post-graduation plans. The Plummers intend that the money received from this award help the students successfully adjust to the next phase of their lives. Support the Betty Plummer Outstanding Senior Scholarship today.
Lucy Jen Huang Hickrod Award: Supporting Graduate Studies
This endowed fund was established in 1987 by G. Alan Hickrod in memory of his wife Lucy Jen Huang Hickrod. The purpose is to support promising Chinese graduate students who have a record of academic excellence, outstanding career goals and financial need. Support the Lucy Jen Huang Hickrod Award today.
Support Programs
Dennis McNeal Fund: Advancing Student Initiatives
The Dennis McNeal Fund was established in 1988 to support international student organizations, promote international student leadership on campus, and to fund international education programs and friendship making opportunities between American and international students. Support the Dennis McNeal Fund today.
View a complete list of our giving opportunities at Illinois State University.