Illinois State University (out-of-state)

Craig Reeser graduated from Illinois State University in 1975 with degrees in Political Science and Sociology. Each candidate for the Craig W. Reeser Scholarship in the Social Sciences must meet the following criteria: -Be enrolled in good standing at Illinois State University -Be a full-time student majoring in one of the undergraduate degree programs in the Social Sciences, within the College of Arts and Sciences, or a graduate student accepted to an advanced degree program in the Social Sciences, within the College of Arts and Sciences -Have demonstrated strong academic achievement, as evidenced by a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale -Have demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid office -Use the award for educational expenses -Have submitted an essay describing the student’s career interests and intentions 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 based on the earned income from the principal of the fund (estimated $1,000). 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.