If you are interested in a career in research, you may want to consider the Goldwater and NSF scholarships. Sophomores and juniors interested in career in science, math or engineering research, should explore the Goldwater Scholarship (https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/) ; and if you are planning on entering graduate school in in math, science engineering or ANY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES you should consider applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (http://www.nsfgrfp.org/). The Office of Special Scholarship Programs (ssp@uic.edu) can provide assistance with the application process for both of these awards and others.
How can you learn more?
Attend an information session on these and other awards on Tuesday, September 27 at 12pm in 2650 UH.
What is the Goldwater Scholarship?
The Goldwater is a $7500 award for sophomores and juniors committed to earning PhDs or MD/PhDs in math, science or engineering. Students apply as undergraduates and the money must be used toward the following year(s)of undergraduate study.
What makes a good Goldwater Scholar?
-very strong grades (3.8 or higher)
-research experience
-a commitment to a career in research
What is the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program?
The NSFGRFP is a 3 year graduate fellowship that offers partial tuition support and a $30,000 stipend to students pursuing research-based graduate degrees in math, science, engineering and most of the social sciences. Applied fields such as medicine, law, pharmacy, clinical psychology are not eligible. National NSFGRFP deadlines range between October 24 and November 3, depending on field of study.
What makes a good NSF candidate?
-a commitment to a graduate degree program
-research experience
-strong academic performance
Students who are unable to attend the sessions or want to know more about the application process should review the application requirements online and contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu
