Jesse W. Fell Scholarship
Up to $48,000 (up to $12,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years).
Eligibility
The Jesse W. Fell Scholarship is our most prestigious award available to new freshmen. Freshmen who meet the criteria for the Fell Scholarship and apply for admission by our priority deadline of November 1 will be invited to apply for this award via email.
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GPA
3.75+ cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
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Scholarship Application
Submit our scholarship application by December 15
Scholarship Process
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Apply to the University by November 1
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Submit your scholarship application by December 15 – we'll send it to you after you're admitted
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Finalists are required to participate in an interview
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Award winners are announced in early spring
Not selected? Students who complete the Jesse W. Fell Scholarship process but are not selected will automatically be awarded an enhanced Redbird Academic Scholarship. Please note, students cannot receive both the Fell and Redbird Academic Scholarships.
Jesse W. Fell founded both Illinois State University and the Town of Normal — a legacy that honors his place in history as an educator, environmentalist, and abolitionist.
Renewal
The Jesse W. Fell Scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years. To renew your award, you must maintain:
- Continuous enrollment with 12 hours or more
- 3.0+ cumulative GPA
Apply Today
To apply for any of the scholarships listed that you are eligible for, submit your application for admission to Illinois State University. It's that easy!