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• OSSP: Gilman Scholarship Info Session, Thurs. 2/13

  Feb 12, 2014 5:00 pm99 views

  An information session about study abroad scholarships for Pell-Grant recipients

  Thursday 2/13, 2pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  No RSVP required.  Students who are unable to attend can contact Sheena Miller for more information at sheena@uic.edu. 

• Honors College Study Abroad Scholarships for Spring 2015, Due 10/24

  Oct 8, 2014 3:15 pm99 views

  The Honors College offers two scholarships to support students interested in studying abroad.  Applications are available for the Spring 2015 semester and are due on October 24, 2014!  Contact Sheena Miller at sheena@uic.edu with questions.

  FLAHERTY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD

  The Honors College offers Flaherty Scholarships for study abroad for which Honors College students may compete to help defray costs associated with participation in international study. To be eligible to apply for the Flaherty Scholarship, students must apply to a study abroad program endorsed by the UIC Campus. A cumulative UIC grade point average of 3.40 upon application for the Flaherty Scholarship is required. The application deadline for Spring 2015 is October 24^th, 2014 at 5PM.

  Applications for students studying abroad in Spring 2015 are available here.

  DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD

  The UIC Honors College offers Dean's Scholarships for Study Abroad are available in awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for students with demonstrated financial need. To be eligible to apply for the Dean's Scholarship for Study Abroad, students must apply to a study abroad program endorsed by the UIC Campus. A cumulative UIC grade point average of 3.40 upon application for the scholarship is also required. The application deadline for Spring 2015 is October 24^th, 2014 at 5PM.

  Applications for students studying abroad in Spring 2015 are available here.

   

• Deadline Approaching for Spring 2021 Honors College Study Abroad Scholarships!

  Oct 19, 2020 3:45 pm99 views

• Scholarship Opportunities through UIC Student Affairs - Deadline to Apply: Tues, Oct 3

  Sep 14, 2017 2:45 pm101 views

• La Jolla LASIK National Scholarship, Due 8/17

  Jul 31, 2014 6:00 am102 views

  The American Women's Business Association (ABWA) aims to help women grow, prosper and become leaders in business. This $2000 national essay contest asks about "Your vision for improving the community you live in." Open to current, female students who have US citizenship and a 3.0+ GPA. Deadline: Aug 17,http://lajollalasik.com/national-scholarship/  

  Would you like assistance in preparing a strong scholarship application?  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs assists current undergraduate and professional school students with applying for awards, internships and other educational opportunities. If you would like assistance, please contact OSSP, who will help you with the application process in all its steps. 312-355-2477, ssp@uic.edu .

• Linguistic Society of America Paid Summer Internship, Apply by Tues. 4/28

  Apr 20, 2015 3:45 pm103 views

  The Linguistic Society of America is seeking applications for the position of student intern at its national office for the summer 2015 semester (June - August). This is a great opportunity to learn more about the field of linguistics, the professional needs of LSA members, and the LSA's broader agenda to advance the scientific study of language. This internship also provides exposure to the workings of a small non-profit organization based in the nation's capital.

  Interns will gain experience with writing, research, database management, social science policy, and a variety of administrative tasks. The position is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in programs leading to a degree in linguistics or a related field.

  Funding is available to support one part-time position @ 32 hours per week (stipend = $5000). In order to receive a stipend, applicants must be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals with the appropriate work visa. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three academic/professional references via e-mail [mailto:lsa@lsadc.org], subject line: "LSA Internship Application."

  The deadline for full consideration is April 28, 2015. Linguistic Society of America 1325 18th Street, NW  Suite 211 Washington, DC 20036-6501 202-835-1714 Fax: 202-835-1717 www.linguisticsociety.org

• Virginia M. Wagner Educational Award – Extended Deadline: Jan 31

  Jan 24, 2019 1:45 pm104 views

• The Next Great Travel Writer Competition, Due Sun. 2/5

  Jan 30, 2017 4:00 pm105 views

  This winter, we’re making it our mission to find the best new writing talent out there – and we’re teaming up with Penguin to do it! So whether you’re a student with editorial ambitions or you spend your days jotting down notes on your next voyage, we’re giving you the perfect platform to tell us all about it, and also have the chance to win a one-on-one session with a Penguin editor.

  How to Enter:

  Tell us about a travel experience unlike any other

  We’ve handpicked five top judges from the worlds of travel and publishing to help us to choose our lucky winner. In your writing, they’ll be on lookout for style, flair and true travel panache. There’s also a special prize for our favourite student piece, so make sure to tell us if you’re a student (and you’ll still be eligible to win the main prize!).

  Requirements:

  This piece needs to be unique to the competition, which means you can’t submit something you’ve published elsewhere

  We’re looking to showcase the talent of aspiring writers, young or old. If you’re already paid to write about travel, then this isn’t the competition for you

  You can only enter once – so take your time before submitting your entry

  Entries close at 11:59PM (EST) on February 5th 2017 – we will not accept anything submitted after that date

  You have to be over 18 and a US resident to enterStudents can win the main prize. However, if a student is awarded the main prize, then the runner up in the student category, as decided by the judges, will be awarded the student prize

  Grand Prize: 

  A session with a Penguin editor & $1500: The winner will get a money-can’t-buy one hour session with a Penguin editor, packed with top tips, feedback on your work and advice on how to make it as a writer

  An additional bonus $500 prize for the best entry by a current university or college student

  The application can be found at https://www.travelex.com/travelex-hub/competitions/next-great-travel-writer-2017 

• Price in Ethics Essay Contest, First price of $5,000, Due 12/14

  Nov 4, 2015 1:15 pm105 views

  Do you like to write?  Do you like to ponder philosophical questions?  Would you like to earn $5,000 in extra money?  Consider applying to the 2016 Elie Wiesel Foundation Price in Ethics Essay Contest!

  What is the contest?

  Since 1989, The Elie Wiesel Foundation Price in Ethics has encouraged students to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and develop rational arguments for ethical action. 

  Essay Guidelines:

  Articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself.  (Word Count: 3,000-4,000 words)

  Who can apply?

  Registered undergraduate, full-time junior and seniors at accredited four-year college or universities in the US.

  Submission:

  Students must apply and submit essays online, and receive online verification from their Faculty Sponsor.  Any professor may act as a Faculty Sponsor and endorse the quality and authenticity of a student’s essay.  Also, students must upload a letter from the registrar of their university verifying enrollment.

  Prizes:

  First price:  $5,000

  Second prize: $2,500

  Third prize: $1,500

  Two Honorable mentions: $500 each

  Deadline:  December 14, 2015

  Further Information:

  http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx

  Please contact Molly Hildebrand at mhild@uic.edu for more information or to make an appointment to discuss the contest.

   

• International Student Scholarship Opportunity

  Feb 13, 2017 4:00 pm106 views

• OSSP Info Sessions: Adventures Abroad, Rangel, Gilman, Boren, and other awards for study abroad, Fri. 9/2

  Aug 31, 2016 6:00 am106 views

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs assists current undergraduate and professional school students with applying for awards, internships and other educational opportunities. Check out their upcoming information sessionsby clicking on this post. 

  If you find something on the listserv or through the website you wish to apply for, please contact OSSP, who will help you with the application process in all its steps. 312-355-2477,ssp@uic.edu

• Scholarships for nurses, Italian Americans, students of Italian, general students, etc

  Feb 17, 2016 11:00 am107 views

  Scholarships are available for Italian Americans and non-Italian Americans from UNICO National: the Largest Italian American Service Organization in the USA. Forms are available from OSSP. Please email ssp@uic.edu to request them.

    http://unico.org/scholarships.asp

   

• Scholarships from the Military Order of the Purple Heart (Application deadline: 3/1)

  Feb 26, 2020 3:00 pm107 views

• APIASF AANAPISI Scholarship Due 10/31

  Oct 14, 2016 8:15 am107 views

  If you are of Asian American, Native American, or Pacific Islander decent, you should know that the APIASF AANAPISI Scholarship opens September 1, 2016. Moreover, the deadline for this scholarship is October 31, 2016 For help or more information please contact bpowers@uic.edu.

  Find the application on their website: http://www.apiasf.org/aanapisi.html

  More about the APIASF AANAPISI Schoalrship :

  The APIASF Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Scholarship Program is a collaboration with AANAPISIs and the communities they serve to provide scholarships, expand institutional capacity and mobilize local resources to help foster economic development.

  The APIASF AANAPISI Scholarship is available annually to students attending APIASF AANAPISI partner campuses listed below. The APIASF AANAPISI Scholarship Program is supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, Educational Testing Service, General Mills Foundation, Hilton Worldwide, Honda, USA Funds, Walmart Foundation, and Wells Fargo.The APIASF AANAPISI Scholarship online application opens on September 1, 2016 and closes on October 31, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $5,000 awards. APIASF provides scholarships to underserved AAPI students with a special focus on those who:

  Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;

  Are the first in their families to attend college;

  Are representative of the AAPI community's diversity, geographically and ethnically, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; 

  Have placed strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.

• Honors College Scholarships for Study Abroad, Due 3/17

  Mar 15, 2017 3:45 pm110 views

• Summer Housing Scholarships Now Open - Deadline to Apply: April 21

  Apr 10, 2017 4:15 pm110 views

• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarships – Application Deadline: Jan 10

  Dec 13, 2018 3:00 pm110 views

• Interested in scholarship opportunities? Check out the OSSP Jumpstart Presentation!

  Jul 1, 2015 4:15 pm111 views

  Interested in scholarship opportunities? Need help looking for scholarships? Check out the OSSP Jumpstart Presentation for tips on: how to join the listserv to receive weekly emails detailing upcoming scholarship opportunities; learning the ins and outs of applying for scholarships; being proactive in your search; and how to best present yourself and the best scholarship application possible. Visit http://ossp.uic.edu to begin your scholarship search today!

• Latino/a Students and Scholarships Info Session, Wed. 10/8

  Oct 6, 2014 3:45 pm111 views

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is hosting an info session:

  Latino/a Students and Scholarships: information about various funded opportunities available to Latino/a students

  Wednesday 10/8 at 11am in 2550 UH

  Questions?  Can't attend and want more information?  Contact Sheena Miller at sheena@uic.edu.

  View the full list of Fall 2014 OSSP Info Sessions here: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/2014%20fall%20scholarship%20information%20sessions%20calendar.pdf.

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline is March 30th

  Mar 18, 2016 8:45 am112 views

  Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): Application Deadline is March 30th

  In the 2015-2016 scholarship cycle, HSF selected more than 4,400 Scholars funded by many different companies and organizations.  The HSF application opens January 1st and allows students to apply for multiple scholarships with one application!  Awards range from $500-$5,000 and may be used for the institution and major of choice.  Create your MyHSF profile and get ready now, to apply for scholarships January 1st!

  Eligibility for the HSF Scholarship:

  Must be of Hispanic heritageU.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA or eligible non-citizen (as defined by FAFSA)

  Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

  Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited 4-year university in the fall of the desired scholarship year

  Complete FAFSA or Dream Act (if applicable)

  Learn more and apply at: https://my.hsf.net/en/users/sign_up 

• Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students – Application Deadline: April 5

  Mar 28, 2019 1:45 pm112 views

• UIC Student Affairs Scholarships - Deadline Monday, March 27

  Mar 22, 2017 8:00 am114 views

• Lemberg Law “Entrepreneurial Spirit” Scholarship – Application Deadline: Jan 15

  Dec 13, 2018 2:45 pm114 views
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  $10,000 grant to Explore STEM and Society in Latin America! (Application deadline 10/10)

  Oct 7, 2019 3:00 pm118 views

• Spring Scholarship Preview Info Session, 11/12

  Nov 9, 2015 5:15 am118 views

  The Spring Scholarships Session will discuss campus-based and nationally competitive scholarships that have spring deadlines. Tips on searching and applying will be provided.

  Thursday, 11/12 at 4:00 pm
  850 University Hall

  Questions?  Contact Beth Powers at ssp@uic.edu or 312-355-3407.

• HCAB Scholarship Applications, Due Fri. 2/3

  Jan 17, 2017 4:30 pm119 views

  The Honors College Advisory Board will award a $1,000 scholarship to a current Honors College students. Eligible students must be in good standing with the college (3.4 GPA), enrolled full-time, and be significantly involved in Honors College activities and student organizations. This scholarship will be awarded during the Ball on Sat. 3/11; therefore, you must also be able to attend this event to be eligible to apply. For more information, see the attached application (hard copies can be found at the Honors College as well.) Please note the deadline to submit your application is February 3rd at 5:00 p.m. at the Honors College front desk.

• CME Group Foundation Scholars Program (deadline to apply: 4/3)

  Mar 18, 2020 3:00 pm124 views
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  Information Session for Foreign and International Affairs Fellowship Program – Aug 29

  Aug 28, 2018 2:45 pm124 views

• Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship – Application Deadline: Feb 14

  Feb 7, 2019 2:15 pm125 views

• Honors College Study Abroad Scholarships, Due 10/24

  Oct 23, 2015 10:00 am126 views

  Thinking about studying abroad in spring 2016? The Honors College has scholarships to make your dreams a reality. Two different types of scholarships are available and the deadline for application is October 24, 2015. Start by searching for study abroad programs online at http://studyabroad.uic.edu/ and attend a First Step session http://studyabroad.uic.edu/first-steps/ to find the best program for you.

  The Dean’s Scholarship:

  The UIC Honors College offers Dean’s Scholarships for Study Abroad which are available in awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for students with demonstrated financial need. To be eligible to apply for the Dean’s Scholarship for Study Abroad, students must apply to a study abroad program endorsed by the UIC Campus. A cumulative UIC grade point average of 3.40 upon application for the scholarship is also required. The application deadline for Spring 2016 is October 24th, 2015 at 5PM. You may submit your application here: https://uic.academicworks.com/opportunities/655

  Flaherty Scholarship:

  The Honors College offers Flaherty Scholarships for study abroad. To be eligible to apply for the Flaherty Scholarship, students must apply to a study abroad program endorsed by the UIC Campus and be a member of the Honors College. A cumulative UIC grade point average of 3.40 upon application for the Flaherty Scholarship is required. The deadline for the spring 2016 scholarship is Friday, October 24, 2015. You may submit your application here:

  https://uic.academicworks.com/opportunities/652

  Please direct any questions about these awards to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

• US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute Award Programmes, Due 2/27 or 3/6

  Feb 10, 2014 11:30 am128 views

  Participants in the 2014 UK Fulbright Summer Institutes will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.  There are nine Summer Programmes available for US students in 2014 and candidates apply for one of their choosing.  The Summer Institute will cover the majority of the participant costs.  View the post to read more.

• Honors College Undergraduate Research Grants, Due Mon. 2/24

  Feb 21, 2014 5:00 pm128 views

  A significant advantage of being in the Honors College is access to money to support your undergraduate research. Please see your faculty research advisor right away and start now to write your applications for several grants-in-aid, which are all due Monday, February 24, 2014. All applications must be supported by a letter from the research faculty advisor.

  (1) Research grants: Many forms of scholarship are supported for up to $1,000, including senior Capstone theses, for expenditures incurred since August 19, 2013, or those anticipated for projects planned for Spring and Summer 2014 semesters. The money will fund costs associated with student research or other creative or scholarly activity (rather than, for example, student stipends).

  (2) Travel grants: Proposals will be considered for expenses associated with presentation of research at conferences (e.g., flight, hotel, poster preparation costs) up to $500.

  Click on the post to learn more.

• Womenetics Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarship Essay Competition, Due 8/23

  Jun 19, 2015 9:45 am128 views

  The Womenetics Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarship (AAGS)<https://www.womenetics.com/Events/Scholarships> is a $15,000 essay competition that engages young people in pressing women's issues and connects students with thought leaders in impactful roles. The competition, sponsored by Discover, is open to all undergraduates and requires entrants to write a 2,500 word essay on one of five prompts related to business issues affecting women. Five finalists will be chosen, and of these finalists, one grand prize winner will receive $5,000 and four runners-up will receive $2,500. The five finalists will be invited to attend, expenses paid, the 2015 Womenetics Global Women's Initiative in Chicago, where the winner will be announced. Deadline for entries is August 23, 2015. Visit www.womenetics.com/Events/Scholarships for more information. Follow the conversation on Twitter or Instagram with #advancingaspirations and tag @womenetics or like the Facebook page for updates at www.facebook.com/WomeneticsAAGS.

  Womenetics and Discover Financial Services are offering five undergraduates a total of $15,000 through the Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarship (AAGS)<https://www.womenetics.com/Events/Scholarships>. With this award-winning<http://www.prdaily.com/awards/specialedition/278.aspx> essay competition, Womenetics and Discover encourage students to research and become aware of global issues that affect women in business.

  In addition to the prize money, the five finalists will be invited on an expense-paid trip to share their insights at the 2015 Global Women's Initiative - where the grand prize winner will be announced - in Chicago on Nov. 13. At the conference, finalists will attend the VIP reception, participate in a panel discussion about their research and personal ambition, and connect with thought leaders in impactful roles. Finalists will also be featured on www.Womenetics.com<http://www.Womenetics.com>.

  The 2015 Global Women's Initiative will convene international thought leaders to explore Confidence is Key: Solutions for Building the Bench. This year's conference will explore how to better retain women in corporate talent pipelines, focusing on ways that companies can encourage and sustain female leadership in the workforce. Discussions will examine how attention by employers to the intersection between professional and personal realities is essential for companies to fully leverage diverse talent and for women in business to successfully grow and lead.

  Corresponding with that theme, students can choose from 5 essay prompts about:

  *         Career growth and flexible workplace initiatives

  *         How to make gender diversity an enterprise-wide effort

  *         Employee well-being and company success

  *         Developing key competencies in the next generation of leaders

  *         P&L responsibility gap among female leaders

   

  The competition is open to all undergraduates currently enrolled at accredited colleges and universities, and we hope you will encourage potentially interested students at University of Illinois at Chicago to apply. Below is a short, 100-word description that you can copy verbatim and share with the university community via email or on social media. ***********************************************************************************

   

  Please contact Christian Hill (chill@womenetics.com) or Mary Catherine Thomson (mcthomson@womenetics.com) or call 404-816-7224 with any questions.

• The Science Ambassador Scholarship

  Nov 23, 2016 12:45 pm128 views

  A full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity.

  Scholarship funds will be provided from Cards Against Humanity’s Science Pack—a 30–card expansion pack co–authored with Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal’s Zach Weinersmith and Bad Astronomy’s Phil Plait.

  The winner of the Science Ambassador Scholarship will receive full tuition coverage for up to four years.  

  To apply, submit a three–minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science you are passionate about.

  Here are details: http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/

• Honors College Scholarship Deadlines Approaching, Fri. 3/18

  Mar 16, 2016 8:30 am129 views

  Honors College Scholarships

  Deadlines are coming up on Friday, March 18 for a variety of Honors College scholarships. Please note that many require a letter of recommendation so be sure to act soon if you are interested in applying.

  CLARA MARIE PAETZ PEARCE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP for students in the College of Nursing.

  CEO SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEMEN IN ENGINEERING for full-time women engineering students.

  MARK A WYATT AWARD for Juniors majoring in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Neuroscience who are aiming to enter Medical School. Deadline 3/21

  SALLY AND KEVIN DESOUZA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP for students in the College of Business.

  SISTER DOROTHY DROBIS AWARD for students studying to become urban educators.

  All applications can be submitted through UIC SnAP (uic.academicworks.com) and more information on the scholarships can be found on the Honors College website (https://www.honors.uic.edu/scholarships/).

• LARES Tuition Award Spring 2017 deadline is November 11th

  Nov 7, 2016 8:30 am129 views

  Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) program is currently soliciting applications for the Spring 207 LARES Tuition Award. The goal for this award is to assist LARES students in obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Candidates are considered based on merit and leadership. Recipients may receive full or partial tuition waivers, depending on funds available.

  Note: Award does not cover university fees or study abroad.

  The LARES Tuition Award application is available in the scholarship section of the LARES website: lares.uic.edu

  The application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the LARES office (1200 W. Harrison, Suite 2640) by 11/11/16 by 5pm.

  Criteria

  *Students must have earned a minimum of 24 credits toward graduation at the time of application.

  *Transfer students must have earned a minimum of 12 credits toward graduation at UIC.

  *Students must maintain a full-time course load during the Fall 2016 semester.

  *Students must be in good academic standing with a recommended cumulative GPA of 3.00 minimum.

  *Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.

  *See application for additional requirements and instructions.

  For more information please contact Iliana Miranda at imiran2@uic.edu.

• Honors College Research and Conference Travel Grants, Apply by 2/10 (Additional Information about Poster Presentations)

  Jan 30, 2017 5:15 pm130 views

• Study Abroad Scholarships and Opportunities (Deadline to apply to Study Abroad: 3/13)

  Mar 11, 2020 2:30 pm131 views
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  President's Research in Diversity Travel Award – Application Deadline: March 20

  Mar 12, 2019 2:30 pm131 views

• External Scholarship Opportunity: Write about How a Healthcare Professional Impacted You

  Apr 12, 2017 3:30 pm131 views

• Out for Undergrad (Business, Marketing, Tech, and Engineering) – Applications Deadline: April 27

  Apr 12, 2018 1:00 pm132 views

• Goldwater, NSF and other Science Scholarships Information Session, Tues. 9/27

  Sep 26, 2016 9:00 am132 views

  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

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  The 10th Circle Student Scholarship, Due 12/01

  Nov 11, 2016 3:45 pm132 views

  The 10th Circle Project is offering a semi-annual scholarship to all currently enrolled students at your institution.This scholarship is merit based, requires an essay submission, and the winning applicant will receive $1,000 dollars towards their costs of education.All of the application details and the 2016/2017 essay question are available on our website at:http://www.the10thcircle.com/scholarships/

• The Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career Success, Due 8/31

  Aug 15, 2014 5:30 pm135 views

  Award of $1500 for any student with a 3.0+ GPA. Applicants are asked to write an 800 word essay about their professional ambitions. No citizenship requirement stated. - Deadline: August 31, website:  http://www.greatclubs.com/scholarship-award-for-career-success.asp

• Spring 2015 LARES Tuition Award Application, Due Fri., 11/21

  Sep 12, 2014 1:45 pm135 views

  The Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) program is currently soliciting applications for the upcoming Spring 2015 LARES Tuition Award. The goal of this award is to assist LARES students reach their goal of obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Candidates are considered based on merit including academic record and leadership. Priority will be given to students who have not received previous MAP Grant money or other agencies that cover tuition costs. Recipients will receive full or partial tuition  waivers (depending on available funds). This award does not covered university fees. Recipients are required to engage in 15 hours of volunteer work with the LARES program during the term the award is granted. The application must be submitted with all supporting documents to the LARES office (1200 W. Harrison, Suite 2640) on Friday, November 21, 2014 by 5pm.

  More information and applications are available at http://lares.uic.edu/scholarships/.  Questions? Contact Jennifer Juarez at jjuare2@uic.edu. 

   

• NSEP Boren Scholarships for Studying Languages Abroad – Deadline: Feb 8, 2018

  Jan 25, 2018 1:15 pm138 views

• OSSP General Scholarship Info Sessions

  Feb 15, 2016 2:00 pm138 views

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs (OSSP) assists UIC students with finding and applying for scholarships. Students seeking general information about how to search for scholarships can attend one of the general sessions offered in UH 808 at the following times:

  Tuesdays, 2:30 – 3pm 

  Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1pm

  Fridays, 12 – 12:30 pm 

  Questions?  Contact ssp@uic.edu or 312-355-2477.

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  Crafting Perfect Personal Statements Workshop, Wed. 11/30

  Nov 28, 2016 2:15 pm138 views

  Crafting Perfect Personal Statements
  Cindy Graham, Assistant Director, Office of Career Services

  Wednesday, November 30
  4:00-5:00
  121 Burnham Hall

  Cindy will provide some of the basics of a compelling personal statement plus helpful tips and reminders to help you write your personal statements!  Handouts will include the UIC Career Services Planning Guide for 2016-2017 plus The “Graduate Guide” (A Guide to Doctoral, Master’s & Professional Degree Programs).

  RSVP by noon on November 30 at http://go.uic.edu/PersonalStatements.

  Contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu with questions.

  This workshop is part of the Honors College Fall Professional Development Series.  View the full workshop series here: https://blogs.uofi.uic.edu/files/1516/406122/94071.pdf. 

• GoMK Computer Science Scholarship – Deadline: 11/1

  Oct 5, 2017 2:15 pm139 views

• 2015-16 College of LAS Scholarships, Apply by Mon. 4/20

  Apr 17, 2015 10:15 pm141 views

  The College of Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) is currently accepting applications for 2015-16 scholarships! All available scholarships are listed on their website, are  available for undergraduate and graduate UIC students and vary depending on financial need. Each student must submit a list of activities as well as a personal essay as part of the online applications and each must be applied for individually. For details, please visit the LAS Scholarship webpage.

  http://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/opportunities/las-scholarships/apply-online-for-LAS-scholarships 

  Deadline: April 20, 2015