Garrett E. and Susan J. Pierce Endowed Scholarship

Size of Award

The size of the award depends on the value of the endowment at the time.

Background

Garrett E. Pierce earned both a B.A. in economics in 1966 and an M.S. in economics in 1970 from SIU. In 1990 the SIU College of Liberal Arts awarded Mr. Pierce their Alumni Achievement Award. In 2003 Mr. Pierce received the SIU Alumni Recognition Award. The Pierces established the Garrett E. Pierce Scholarship Fund in 1992 for economics majors. An historical profile of the Pierces appears below.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

In accordance with the wishes of the Pierces, preference shall be given to a student "majoring in economics with an interest in accounting or manufacturing who has a GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher." Financial need will be considered.

To begin the process of securing a Garrett E. and Susan J. Pierce scholarship, please see the chair of the Department, Professor Richard Grabowski, in Faner Hall, Room 4121. To call ahead, phone 536-7746.

Applications are due January 31.

Historical Profile

Mr. Pierce is Senior Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Orbital Sciences Corp. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. He earned both a B.A. in economics in 1966 and an M.S. in economics in 1970 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He has been active in community groups such as the United Way, professional groups such as the American Institute of CPA's and has served on Southern Illinois University Foundation Board of Directors' Audit and Long Range Planning Committees. He is currently on the Board of Trustees of New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. In 1990, the College of Liberal Arts awarded Mr. Pierce their Alumni Achievement Award. In 2003, he received the SIU Alumni Recognition Award. The Pierces established the Garrett E. Pierce Scholarship Fund in 1992 for economics majors. Mr. Pierce and his wife Susan, reside in Boca Raton, Florida and Leesburg, Virginia and have two sons. Susan is also an alumnus of SIU and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. She is a published author.