The Yargus Family Foundation gave $105,000 to the university to establish the scholarship, which will help students who graduate from Lake Land College and transfer to Indiana State University.
Indiana State University has received a $105,000 gift from the Yargus Family Foundation to establish the Yargus Family Foundation Scholarship. The Yargus Family Foundation Scholarship will support students who graduate from Lake Land College and wish to continue their education at Indiana State University to earn a bachelor degree.
According to an article on Indiana State University’s website, Jeremiah Turner, who serves as the Associate Vice President of University Advancement, was quoted as saying of the new scholarship opportunity, “Scholarships like this do more than provide financial assistance. They give students the confidence and opportunity to take the next step in their education. The Yargus Family Foundation recognizes the lasting value of higher education and the possibilities it creates for future generations. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and the meaningful difference this scholarship will make in the lives of future Sycamores.”
Lake Land College is located in Mattoon, Illinois. In order to be eligible for the Yargus Family Foundation Scholarship, students must be enrolled at Lake Land College and transfer to Indiana State University to complete a bachelor degree, and they must be residents of Clark, Edgar, or Crawford Counties in Illinois. The scholarship is intended to help reduce financial barriers to a bachelor degree for individuals in east-central Illinois.
Dr. Josh Bullock, the President of Lake Land College, said, “For many of our students, Lake Land College is the beginning of a much larger journey. We take great pride in helping them discover their strengths, develop their skills, and determine what comes next. The Yargus Family Foundation’s generosity will play an important role in helping our students take that next step at Indiana State University, and we are grateful for their commitment to creating opportunities for students in the communities we serve.”
The Yargus Family Foundation is based in Indiana and seeks to strengthen communities through supporting youth programs, community development projects, and creating opportunities for families and individuals.
Larry Yargus and Meg Steward, who are Board Members of the Yargus Family Foundation, said, "We see this scholarship as more than financial support for students. It represents a partnership between our local schools, Lake Land College, and Indiana State University that helps create opportunities for young people right here in the Wabash Valley. By investing in local students and strengthening these educational connections, we are helping develop the next generation of leaders, professionals, and community members who will contribute to the long-term success and vitality of our region."
Indiana State University President Mike Godard said, “Creating accessible academic pathways and removing barriers to student success are central to our mission at Indiana State University. The Yargus Family Foundation’s generous investment reinforces our commitment to ensuring every Sycamore is supported throughout their educational journey. By strengthening opportunities for Lake Land College transfer students, we are helping them build a strong foundation for a meaningful, career-connected future.”
For more information about Indiana State University, visit the school’s website.