The following scholarships are now open and available for eligible students to apply:
The Sister Dorothy Drobis Award - Deadline: 3/31
The Sister Dorothy Drobis Award is awarded each Spring to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in education who intends to teach in an urban environment. Preference will be given to minority candidates. Applicants must also be a member of the Honors College. The award is based on academic excellence and leadership, and the winner receives a $1000 cash prize. The Drobis Award is made each year in recognition of Sister Dorothy Drobis and her long career in elementary education in Chicago. The application deadline is this year is Friday, March 31, 2017. The application is available through UIC SnAP at https://uic.academicworks.com/.
The application requires a personal statement and one letter of recommendation from someone who knows you and your work well.
The Sally and Kevin Desouza Family Scholarship - Deadline: 3/31
The Sally and Kevin Desouza Family Scholarship is awarded each Spring to a full-time student in the Honors College pursuing a degree in the College of Business Administration. The recipient shall demonstrate high academic achievement, and shall be actively involved in the campus community in ways that make a contribution to the quality of campus life. International students are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligible students must possess valid visas, be permanent residents, or be U.S. citizens. The application is available through UIC SnAP at https://uic.academicworks.com/ and the deadline this year is Friday, March 31, 2017.
The application requires a resume/CV, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation (at least one of which must be from a faculty member).
The Donald and Leah Riddle Prize - Deadline: 3/31
The Donald and Leah Riddle Prize is awarded each year at Commencement to an outstanding graduating senior regardless of major field. The award is based on academic excellence and leadership. The winner receives a bronze medallion and a $1,000 cash prize. The Riddle Prize is made each year in recognition of the former UIC Chancellor Donald Riddle and his wife Leah and honors the Riddles' contribution to the campus.
The application is available through UIC SnAP at https://uic.academicworks.com/ and the deadline this year is Friday, March 31, 2017.
The application requires a one-page resume, a personal statement, and at least one letter of recommendation.
