Katy Simonds Women´s Basketball Excellence Scholarship

Emma K. (Katy) Simonds, a long-time supporter of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the southern Illinois region, established the Katy Simonds Women´s Basketball Excellence Scholarship in recognition of the efforts of Chancellor Walter V. Wendler in developing a long-range vision and plan for Southern Illinois University Carbondale to become a top-75 national research institution. Through the leadership of Chancellor Wendler, more than 200 alumni, donors, friends, community leaders, faculty, staff and students developed Southern at 150: Building Excellence Through Commitment as the road map to bring recognition and prominence to the traditions, values, and excellence of SIU Carbondale.

A constant fan and supporter of Salukis women’s basketball, this fund acknowledges the long-standing support of Katy and the Simonds family as well as underscoring the important role intercollegiate athletics places in shaping a first-rate institution.

*Scholarship for student athletes in women’s basketball.