We are pleased to announce that financial awards towards tuition* are being awarded for undergraduate study at UIC for the 2014-2015 academic year. We at the Women’s Leadership and Resource Center want to recognize students that have made significant contributions to the movement against domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the UIC campus and/or Chicago community or who have triumphed over personal experiences within these areas. The goal of this award is to support women in their educational pursuits who have a great deal of financial need that is not being met by financial aid or loans.
We invite you to apply and to be considered for this tuition award. A student must meet the following qualifications:
- Must be a full time undergraduate degree seeking student who meets the requirements of UIC’s SAP policy. Please visit http://www.uic.edu/depts/financialaid/sap_policy.shtml for the details of this policy.
- Must not have completed their degree requirements for graduation or already have earned a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be continuing UIC undergraduate students who have attended UIC for at least one semester.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must qualify for Illinois resident tuition.
- Must complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA and have financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
- Applicants should have demonstrated both leadership and involvement in the movement against domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the UIC campus and/or Chicago community or have had personal experiences within these areas.
If you are interested in applying, please fill out the attached application form and return it by mail, in person or by email to the UIC Women’s Leadership and Resource Center (M/C 363), Room 285, Roosevelt Road Building, Parking Lot Entrance, 728 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60607 or wlrc@uic.edu. The application deadline is Friday, September 12, 2014.
You will be notified about the status of your application by September 26, 2014 the latest. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 312-413-1025.
* This award can only be applied towards tuition costs, excluding fees. For out-of-state students, the maximum tuition award will only cover the amount equivalent to in-state tuition. The student will be responsible for the remaining balance.
