Are you interested in studying or teaching abroad after graduating? Planning on graduate study in the U.S.? Not sure what your options are? Attend an information session to learn more!
Going abroad….The British scholarships, Fulbright Fellowships and other post graduate opportunities can offer you the chance to realize your dreams abroad! If you are interested in going abroad in fall 2016, start asking questions and exploring your options now.
The British scholarships include the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell. These awards give you the opportunity to study at a British university for 1-4 years. Strong candidates typically have a 3.7 GPA or higher, a record of service and leadership, and strong academic qualifications for what they are proposing to study in the UK. The British scholarships have a campus deadline of April 30.
Post-graduate opportunities…Fulbright offers the opportunity to teach or do research/study abroad. There is no GPA cutoff. Other opportunities such as the NSF Graduate Fellowship, JET program for teaching English in Japan or Illinois Legislative Internship provide myriad opportunities for post-baccalaureate education and growth. Join us at one of the following sessions to learn more about these opportunities.
Graduate fellowships and Post-Graduate Opportunities Session
Tuesday, April 14/ 2:00pm/ 850 University Hall
Fulbright Student Award Information Session
Friday, April 17/ noon /121 Burnham Hall
Fulbright Fellowship Panel of UIC alumni winners
Wednesday, April 22/ 12:30am /650 University Hall
Fulbright Student Award Information Session
Thursday, April 23/ 3:00pm / 850 University Hall
Begin your research now…
Fulbright Student Award http://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Gates Cambridge Scholarship http://www.gatescambridge.org/
Marshall Scholarship http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Rhodes Scholarship http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Mitchell Scholarship http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/content/3/en/George%20Mitchell%20Scholarship%20Program%20%7c%20US-Ireland%20Alliance.html
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship https://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Post-baccalaureate opportunities http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/GapYear.htm
If you cannot make one of the information sessions, first, explore the scholarships online and if you have questions or are interested in applying contact me at bpowers@uic.edu to arrange an appointment.
