Sponsored by: This may vary, however, they are administered
through the American Board of Funeral Service Education
Award Value: Varies. Usually either $250 or $500. The number of
awards will also vary based on the number of applicants and funds available.
Selection Criteria: Based on the American Board of Funeral Service
Education Scholarship Committee review of the applicants.
Application Deadline: TBA Fall and Spring.
Contact Person: www.abfse.org
Charles Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by: Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL
Award Value: $500
Selection Criteria: Recipient must be a second-year, full-time student
enrolled in the Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program at SIU. Must
complete an application and an interview with the Scholarship Committee
from the Egyptian Funeral Directors Association. Scholastic and need are
considered.
Application Deadline: TBA, Awarded during the Fall Semester
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214
College of Applied Sciences
and Arts Scholarship Fund
(Tuition Waiver)
New Student in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service
Sponsored by: College of Applied Sciences and Arts
Award Value: $1200 per year
Selection Criteria: Mortuary Science and Funeral Service Major,
scholastic aptitude, and professional promise.
Application Deadline: TBA
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214
Egyptian Funeral Directors Association
& Merz Vault Scholarship
Sponsored by: Egyptian Funeral Directors Association &
Merz Vault Company, Salem, IL
Award Value: $1,000
Selection Criteria: A second-year, full-time student enrolled in
the Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program at SIU. Must complete
an application and an interview with the Scholarship Committee from the
Egyptian Funeral Directors Association. Scholastic ability and need are
considered.
Application Deadline: TBA, Awarded in the Fall Semester
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214.
Illinois Funeral Directors Association
Past President Award
Sponsored By: Illinois Funeral Directors Association, Springfield,
IL
Award Value: One award at $500
Selection Criteria: A senior student with a 3.0
overall GPA and enrolled in the Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program
at SIU. Must complete an application and must be from the state of Illinois
and plan to practice within the state.
Application Deadline: TBA
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214.
Illinois Funeral Directors Association
Scholarships
Sponsored by: Illinois Funeral Directors Association, Springfield,
IL
Award Value: Two awards at $750 each
Selection Criteria: Given to three recipients who are full-time students enrolled
in the mortuary science and funeral service program at SIU. Must be from the state of Illinois
and planning to practice within the State, demonstrate academic proficiency in embalming and
management. Awarded to a freshman, sophomore, and a junior.
Application Deadline: TBA
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214.
St. Louis, New Baden, Herrin, and West Paducah Wilbert
Burial Vault Scholarship
Sponsored by: Southern Illinois and New Baden Wilbert Vault
Company
Award Value: $500
Selection Criteria: A second-year, full-time student enrolled in
the Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program at SIU. Must complete
an application and an interview with the Scholarship Committee from the
Egyptian Funeral Directors Association. Scholastic ability and need are
considered.
Application Deadline: TBA, Awarded during the Fall Semester.
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214.
Staab Funeral Home Scholarship
Sponsored by: Staab Funeral Home, Springfield, IL
Award Value: Two awards at $250 each
Selection Criteria: The student in the Mortuary Science and Funeral
Service program with the highest grade in both MSFS 351 & 352, Mortuary
Management, Mortuary Merchandising and Marketing and the highest grade
in both MSFS 225A & 225B, Embalming Theory and Practice.
Application Deadline: TBA
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214.
Sponsored by: Trigard Burial Vault Company & Greenwood
Plastics
Award Value: $250
Selection Criteria: A student must be enrolled full-time in the
Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program. Students are required to
complete the Trigard application, which may include essays. Trigard Burial
Vault Company reviews the applications and selects a recipient.
Application Deadline: TBA. Awarded during the Fall Semester.
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214.
Don Hertz Scholarship
Sponsored by: Don Hertz
Award Value: $500
Selection Criteria: A second-year, full-time student enrolled in
the Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program at SIU. Must complete
an application and an interview with the Scholarship Committee from the
Egyptian Funeral Directors Association. Scholastic ability and need are
considered.
Application Deadline: TBA, Awarded in the Fall
Contact Person: Cydney Griffith, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service,
(618)453-7214.
