Marching Illini Band Fund

The Marching Illini Band Fund provides comprehensive support for the Marching Illini, ensuring a first-class experience for all its members. From instrument purchases to uniform maintenance, the production of halftime music and drill, and facilitating travel to away games, your contributions impact every aspect of the band's operations. 

Marching Illini Scholarship Fund

Join us in building a legacy of leadership and loyalty within the Marching Illini by contributing to the Marching Illini Loyalty Scholarship Endowment. Our goal is to raise $1,000,000 by 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a robust scholarship program that will award 80 deserving seniors with $500 scholarships each.

All of the Marching Illini support funds below will also count towards our March Forth campaign! Just select the fund(s) you'd like to support from the drop down menu on our Make A Gift page.

• Marching Illini Baritone Scholarship Fund for Current Use
• Marching Illini Dad's Day Fund (supports the Dad's Day Field Show)
• Marching Illini Drumline Scholarship Fund
• Marching Illini Drum Major Scholarship Fund
• Marching Illini Feature Twirler Scholarship Fund
• Marching Illini Mellophone Community Scholarship Fund for Current Use
• Marching Illini Trombone Scholarship Fund
• David A. Trotter Endowment Fund (supports Marching Illini instruments)
• Gary E. Smith Excellence in Leadership Award Fund
  
• Gregory S. Vasich Memorial Endowment Fund (supports the Vasich Field Show)
• Illinois Bands Gratitude Fund (supports additional needs of  Marching Illini students)
• Toman Family Marching Illini Fund for Current Use (supports Clarinet students)
• Ward & Mary Wilson Marching Illini Scholarship Fund (supports Trombone students)
• Ward & Mary Wilson Marching Illini Travel Support Fund