Funding for your education
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for directly admitted students that can be applied to your tuition.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please refer to this:
Illinois State University Costs
Proof of Funding
Affidavit of Support
What types of scholarship are available?
Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship
Illinois State University scholarships
Maximum value | $4,000 |
Eligibility | $1,000 per year with 3.0 GPA Renewable annually for four years or through the length of the student's original study plan, if student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA Minimum 3.0 GPA for $1,000 per year Tuition payable first year: $26,070ˆ ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program. |
Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship
Illinois State University scholarships
Maximum value | $8,000 |
Eligibility | $2,000 per year with 3.5 GPA Renewable annually for four years or through the length of the student's original study plan, if student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA Minimum 3.0 GPA for $1,000 per year Minimum 3.5 GPA for $2,000 per year Tuition payable first year: $25,070ˆ ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program. |
Graduate International Admissions Scholarship
Illinois State scholarships
Maximum value | $2,000 |
Eligibility | $2,000 per year with 3.5 GPA Students must have achieved the cumulative admission GPA indicated Students with graduate assistantships are not eligible Renewable annually through the length of the student’s original study plan, if the student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA Tuition payable first year: $21,000ˆ ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program. |
Presidential Scholarship
Illinois State scholarships
Maximum value | $44,000 |
Eligibility | $11,000 per year Apply for admission by November 1 for the following academic year Scholarship application is due December 15 Direct Undergraduate Freshman Eligible for the Honors Program Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale Awarded through a competitive scholarship competition Renewable up to four years if student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA Tuition payable first year: $16,070ˆ ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program. |
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
Other scholarships†
Maximum value | $1,000 |
Eligibility | Apply for admission by November 15 for the following academic year Direct Entry Freshmen who complete the IB Diploma Program or IB Career-Related Certificate Program Submit eligibility form online Academic credentials must be verified no later than July 15 Awarded as funds are available One-time award †Can be combined with international admissions scholarships |
How much money is on offer?
The amount of money available through scholarships can vary. Remember that a scholarship will only cover some of your tuition fees. You will still have to fund your remaining tuition fees and your accommodation, insurance, visa and other living costs in full. For more information, see our fees and finance page.