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Award Information

Select the following link to download the Departmental Awards Application Form.

Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship Fund Application


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MQM Award for Citizenship and Service

International Business Service Award

ISU SHRM Citizenship and Service Award

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Award

William B. Poppleton Endowed Scholarship

Caterpillar Leadership Award

The Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship

The Iris Varner International Business Scholarship

Outstanding Junior in International Business

Outstanding Junior in Entrepreneurship

Outstanding Junior in Human Resource Management

MQM Award for Outstanding Junior in Business Administration

MQM Award for Outstanding Junior in Management

Outstanding Senior in International Business

Outstanding Senior in Human Resource Management

Outstanding Senior in Entrepreneurship

MQM Award for Outstanding Senior in Business Administration

MQM Award for Outstanding Senior in Management

Management Scholarships External to Illinois State



MQM Award for Citizenship and Service

For a senior majoring in MQM with a 3.3 or higher GPA and 90 or more completed hours; selection of recipient is based on evidence of service to the university. Candidates are nominated by faculty from the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods each spring; the department awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipient.

International Business Service Award

For a junior or senior majoring in International Business with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 60 hours completed, 15 of which must have been completed at ISU. Students must show leadership in the IB program, the IB Club, and other international activities. Eligible students are identified each spring and are invited to apply for the award. The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.

ISU SHRM Citizenship and Service Award

The ISU-SHRM service award recipient is voted on by the chapter’s student members. Individuals are nominated from the floor, and each nominee is invited to present a brief statement concerning their service to the chapter. Nominees must have a 3.3 GPA or higher. An election determines the recipient.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Award

For a junior or senior in an MQM program with a 3.3 GPA or higher

William B. Poppleton Endowed Scholarship

For a junior Management major in good standing with Illinois State University. To be considered for the award, applicants must complete an online scholarship application form and a two-page personal statement. The personal statement should include a description of the applicant’s background, including his/her GPA, and internship and/or work experiences, involvement with student organizations, and any other relevant extra-curricular activities. It must also include a discussion of the applicant’s career goals and a brief statement on how this scholarship will impact his/her academic future and career goals.

Caterpillar Leadership Award

For a Management major in the Organizational Leadership sequence with a 3.3 GPA or higher.

The Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship

For a student in good standing with Illinois State University who is majoring in business and participating in a study abroad program or completing an internship abroad. Applicants must watch a PowerPoint presentation on the life of Matt Busey prior to applying for the scholarship. Applicants must submit a one to two page personal statement describing:

    • The applicant’s background.
    • The applicant’s career goals.
    • How the scholarship will impact the applicant’s future and career goals with special attention paid to how he/she has lived his/her life and how those experiences have impacted his/her plans for the future.


    The Iris Varner International Business Scholarship

    For a sophomore, junior, or senior with a major or minor in International Business and a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher who is an active member of the ISU chapter of the International Business Club, has shown leadership in campus and/or community activities, shown a commitment to civic engagement through involvement in community service and civic activities. Nominees should submit a resume including the names and contact information for two references. The award is to be used for educational expenses. The award money will be credited to the recipient’s account with Illinois State University.

    Outstanding Junior in International Business

    For a junior majoring in International Business with a 3.3 GPA or higher and 70-89 hours completed, 15 of which must have been completed at ISU. Students must show substantial commitment and service to the College and University, and must expect to be a student at ISU for at least one year after award is made. Eligible students are identified each spring and are invited to apply for the award. The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.


    Outstanding Junior in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

    For a junior majoring in Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 62 hours completed, 20 hours of which must have been completed at Illinois State; must have completed at least three (3) hours in the MQM Department. Eligible students are identified each spring and are invited to apply for the award.  The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.

    Outstanding Junior in Human Resource Management

    Sponsored by Bloomington/Normal Human Resource Council

    Juniors must have completed credit hours and be classified as a Junior at the time of application. To be considered for this award, submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a written narrative covering the following information: Overall GPA at Illinois State University, GPA in Human Resource Management Courses, List Human Resource Management Courses completed at Illinois State University and briefly:

    • discuss your career goals,
    • describe extracurricular activities you have been involved with while attending Illinois State University,
    • describe your work experience,
    • discuss why you are pursuing an HR degree

    MQM Award for Outstanding Junior in Business Administration

    For a junior majoring in Business Administration with a 3.3 or higher GPA and at least 62 hours completed, 20 hours of which must have been completed at Illinois State; must have completed at least 3 hours in the MQM Department. Candidates are nominated by faculty from the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods each spring; the department awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipient.

    MQM Award for Outstanding Junior in Management

    For a junior majoring in Management with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 62 hours completed, 20 hours of which must have been completed at Illinois State; must have completed at least six (6) hours in the MQM Department. Eligible students are identified each spring and are invited to apply for the award. The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.

    Outstanding Senior in International Business

    For a senior majoring in International Business with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 90 hours completed, 30 of which must have been completed at ISU. Students must show involvement in IB activities, and must expect to graduate by the end of the calendar year in which the award is made. Eligible students are identified each spring and are invited to apply for the award. The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.

    Outstanding Senior in Human Resource Management

    Sponsored by Bloomington/Normal Human Resource Council

    Seniors must graduate from Illinois State University during the calendar year in which the award is sought. To be considered for this award, submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a written narrative covering the following information: Overall GPA at Illinois State University, GPA in Human Resource Management Courses, List Human Resource Management Courses completed at Illinois State University and briefly:

    • discuss your career goals,
    • describe extracurricular activities you have been involved with while attending Illinois State University,
    • describe your work experience, and
    • discuss why you are pursuing an HR degree.

    Outstanding Senior in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

    Annual award for the outstanding senior graduating in the ESB sequence of the MQM major. Recipients must be graduating in May, August, or December of the calendar year; be an Illinois State University student with a declared major in ESB; and have an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher with at least 20 hours completed at Illinois State. The recipient is selected by the department awards committee. In addition to the academic criteria, the committee takes into consideration involvement in Entrepreneurship activities and exhibited leadership and professionalism.

    MQM Award for Outstanding Senior in Business Administration

    For a senior majoring in Business Administration with a 3.3 or higher GPA and at least 90 hours completed, 30 of which must have been completed at ISU; must have completed at least six (6) hours in MQM courses. Students who meet the established criteria each spring are invited to apply for the award. The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.

    MQM Award for Outstanding Senior in Management

    For a senior majoring in Management with a 3.3 or higher GPA and at least 90 hours completed, 30 of which must have been completed at ISU.  Students who meet the established criteria each spring are invited to apply for the award. The department awards committee reviews the applications and selects the recipient.