Illinois State University (out-of-state)

This scholarship was established by Mark Bruker ('85, MS '87), Jeff Charnogorsky ('85), Bob Freitag ('84), Tom Pfeiff ('83), and Larry Apfelbaum ('83). Each candidate for the Redbird 5 Scholarship must meet the following criteria: -An undergraduate student enrolled in good standing at Illinois State University. -Have a demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid Office. -Enrolled in any major in the College of Arts and Sciences. -Demonstrated strong academic achievement, as evidenced by a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. A single scholarship award will be deposited in the recipient’s Illinois State University account at the beginning of the fall semester to help cover educational expenses. The amount of the award will be equal to the fund balance which will depend on the annual gifts of the 5 sponsors (estimated $3,000). Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are due to the College of Arts and Sciences office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023.