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Richard L. Hunter Memorial Scholarship

The Richard L. Hunter Memorial Fund was created in 2007 by dear family, friends, and staff members of The Daily Vidette. This fund pays tribute to the humble, dedicated man who served as systems manager for the newspaper for nearly 11-years until his death in a boating accident. The Hunter Memorial Scholarship will honor a Daily Vidette student who exemplifies the attributes that made Richard Hunter such a valuable and beloved Videtter: his humble spirit, his contributions to improve The Vidette product as well as his dedication to fostering a family atmosphere within The Vidette building.

Candidate Qualifications

Each candidate for the Hunter Memorial Scholarship must be or have:

Enrolled in good standing at Illinois State University.
Demonstrated strong academic achievement, as evidenced by a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Worked as a student staff member at The Daily Vidette for one calendar year.
Exhibited the characteristics that were typical of Richard Hunter, including a humble spirit, a positive attitude, a willingness to help others, a love for his/her work and efforts toward fostering The Vidette family atmosphere.

For more information about the Richard L. Hunter Memorial Scholarship, please contact the Daily Vidette by phone at (309) 438-7685.