Scholarships - Fall 25/Spr 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Civil Service Scholarships. Applications will be open from October 1, 2025, and close with a December 31, 2025 deadline. The Civil Service Scholarship committee will convene to make their selections in January after the 10th day of classes, with the intention to contact award recipients in March 2026.

If you have questions, you may reach Beth Porter, Scholarship Committee Chair, at eaporte4@IllinoisState.edu.

All online applications will open on October 1, 2025, and must be submitted by December 31, 2025.

• Civil Service ISU Scholarship Application

  For children or dependents attending Illinois State University with a parent or guardian who is an ISU Civil Service staff member.

• Carl Johanson Civil Service Staff Scholarship Application

  For Illinois State University Civil Service employees advancing their careers through education. Endowed by Dr. Alvin and Mrs. Elain Goldfarb in memory of Elaine's father.

• Civil Service Non-ISU Scholarship Application

  For children or dependents attending another college or university with a parent or guardian who is an ISU Civil Service Staff member.

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Beth Porter.