funds that provide support for political science
General Funds
Political Science Fund- Scholarship Funds
William Ferris Cummings Memorial Award
Lee Frost-Kumpf Scholarship
Mary and Nelson Howarth Memorial Fund
Kent Redfield Scholarship
Bob Sipe Scholarship Fund
Thank you so much for your interest in the Political Science Department.
General Funds
The Political Science Department has one targeted fund. You can give as much or as little as you would like to this fund, and you can give online or by mail.
Political Science Fund Donate
This fund provides money for special opportunities or extraordinary needs.
- Faculty and students can travel to a conference to present their research.
- Faculty can take part in a special opportunity to update their skills. Professors need to be aware of the latest developments in their field, so that they can pass this knowledge on to their students.
- The department can purchase special equipment, test materials, resources, or training modules to help our students attain success and achieve their goals.
These activities and others like them enrich our students immeasurably, enhancing the education they receive at UIS—but we could not do any of them without the discretionary money given to this fund.
Scholarship Funds
The Political Science Department has six targeted scholarship funds.
William Ferris Cummings Memorial Award Donate
William Ferris Cummings graduated from SSU in 1973 and worked as an inspector with Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Mr. Cummings was well-known for his community activities, especially those connected with Community Action, Inc. However a tragic, untimely death claimed his life at the age of thirty. The William Ferris Cummings Memorial Scholarship was established in 1980 by family and friends to honor his memory and is awarded to a minority freshman student pursuing a degree in social services or political science.
Lee Frost-Kumpf Scholarship Donate
An enthusiastic and vibrant presence on the UIS campus, the late Dr. Lee Frost-Kumpf was an associate professor of Political Studies who championed public policy issues in any way he could. He received the Spencer Award for public service in 2003, only months before his death. Dr. Frost-Kumpf’s work included research projects in Springfield, India, New Zealand, Norway and the Ukraine. The Lee Frost-Kumpf Scholarship was established in 2003 to honor his memory. Applicants must be pursuing a master's degree in political studies or public administration.
Mary and Nelson Howarth Memorial Fund Donate
Nelson Howarth was a respected Springfield attorney and three-term mayor who was instrumental in convincing the Illinois General Assembly to establish the UIS (then Sangamon State University) campus in 1969. He later taught a course in municipal law and administration at SSU. The Mary and Nelson Howarth Memorial Scholarship was originally established by the family and friends in honor of his life and work. In later years, his wife’s name was added by the family, who continue to support the scholarship through generous donations. Applicants for the scholarship must be in good academic standing with a major in Public Administration, Public Affairs Reporting, Environmental Studies, Political Science or History.
Kent Redfield Scholarship Donate
Kent Redfield, a leading researcher of campaign contributions in Illinois, professor emeritus at UIS and former director of its legislative intern program, left such an indelible mark on his students that two of them began the process to establish a scholarship in his name. The Kent Redfield Scholarship is awarded to a qualified applicant based on academic merit and financial need.
Bob Sipe Scholarship Fund Donate
When the time came for beloved political science professor, Bob Sipe to retire, no one was ready to let him go. The national speaker, global policies expert and blues music enthusiast had affected many a faculty, staff and student with his exuberance, candor and wealth of knowledge. The Bob Sipe Scholarship was established by the Political Science Department at UIS to honor and perpetuate the impact of Dr. Sipe’s contributions to the department and the world.
Other Options
Not interested in any of the funds listed above? Then you can also create your own named fund—either a current use scholarship or an endowed scholarship—that targets the students you specify in the Political Science Department. Use the links above to learn more about these scholarship opportunities.
As the principle donor of this new scholarship, you would get to name the fund and establish the selection criteria.
Questions?
Please use the link at the left to Send Us Your Question. You can also call our office directly.
We look forward to hearing from you!
