Being designated a Bone Scholar is the highest honor an Illinois State undergraduate student can receive, and this honor contributes markedly to student success. The scholarships were established to honor former Illinois State University President Robert G. Bone, for whom the Bone Student Center is also named. Bone Scholars receive commemorative medallions and substantial cash prizes and have their names engraved on a metal plaque displayed permanently in the Bone Student Center. They are also formally recognized at a luncheon in May, at the University Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the fall, and at their commencement exercises. The award is also recorded on the transcript.
Bone Scholars are students who combine broad and excellent academic achievement with campus and community engagement. They are expected to have shown outstanding qualities of character and leadership. A twelve-member Bone Selection Committee carefully reviews the submitted applications and makes awards based on the following considerations:
Complete Eligibility Criteria and Selection process (pdf)
Department Nomination form (word) Complete the form, print, obtain signature, and submit with 2 nomination letters.
Nominee Application and Checklist (word) Please complete and submit with other application materials on cd.
Advice for Bone Scholar applicants (pdf)
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