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• UIC Scholarship Opportunities (Applications due January 20)

  Nov 5, 2019 9:00 pm86 views

• 2016-2017 WLRC/CAN Tuition Award

  Nov 11, 2016 8:30 am86 views

  We are pleased to announce that financial awards towards tuition* are being awarded for undergraduate study at UIC for the Spring 2017 academic semester.  We at the Women’s Leadership and Resource Center/Campus Advocacy Network 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 2016-2017 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 visit https://wlrc.uic.edu/2016-2017-wlrc-tuition-award/ and complete the application.  The deadline is Friday, November 18, 2016. 

  * 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.

• LAS Scholarships - Deadline Approaching, Tues. 3/21

  Mar 8, 2017 2:15 pm85 views

• Honors College Study Abroad Scholarship, Due Fri. 3/21

  Mar 19, 2014 5:30 pm84 views

  The UIC Honors College offers two scholarships for students to help defray costs associated with participation in international study. Students may submit one application to be considered for both awards; however, students may only be awarded one Honors College Study Abroad Scholarship. 

  FLAHERTY SCHOLARSHIP: Flaherty Scholarships for study abroad are made possible by a gift from the estate of Gloria Flaherty, former professor of German at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Flaherty Scholarships are available in awards ranging from $500 to $1,500 to students applying for summer, semester, or full academic year international study programs. Scholarships awarded in Spring 2014 can be used for Summer or Fall 2014 semester programs. Please note that students may only receive the Flaherty Scholarships for one study abroad experience.
  
  DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD: The UIC Honors College offers Dean's Scholarships for Study Abroad to promote international educational experiences to a broad range of students. Students from diverse backgrounds and/or with demonstrated financial need are encouraged to apply. Dean's Scholarships for Study Abroad are available in awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to students applying for summer, semester or full academic year international study programs. Scholarships awarded in Spring 2014 can be used for Summer or Fall 2014 semester programs.
  
  To be eligible to apply for both the Flaherty Scholarship and the Dean's Scholarship for Study Abroad, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Apply to a study abroad program endorsed by the UIC campus
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.40
  • Be in good standing in the Honors College
  • Have demonstrated financial need (Dean's Scholarship ONLY)

  **Application Deadline:  5:00 PM on Friday, March 21, 2014**  Apply online at https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/2154002 . 

  For more information, contact Sheena Miller, Study Abroad Scholarship Specialist, at sheena@uic.edu or 312-413-4954

• Truman, Pickering, McKelvie and other public service scholarships Info Session, Fri. 10/7

  Oct 5, 2016 8:30 am83 views

  If you are interested in a career in public service, the Truman, Pickering, McKelvie, and other public service scholarships offer opportunities for professional and personal growth and financial support.  Attend the upcoming information session to learn more!

  Truman and Public Service Scholarships session Friday, October 7 in 2550 UH at 12pm

  You will learn about the Truman, Pickering, McKelvie and other public service scholarships and more about how the Office of Special Scholarship Programs can help you apply.

  If you have questions or cannot attend the session, please reach out to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu.

• Border-Crossing Scholarship Nomination Deadline 2/15

  Jan 22, 2016 11:00 am82 views

  Border-Crossing Scholarship 

  The Social Justice Initiative at the University of Illinois at Chicago is accepting nominations/applications for our “border-crossing” scholarship. A $1,000 scholarship for the next two years will be awarded to a UIC undergraduate student working to transcend borders and diminish the boundaries of identity and geography. Inspired by three Chicago mentors for young activists, the Nesbitt, Carrasco, Unzueta scholarship is an effort to support youth engagement in international reform, international movement-building, and/or transnational solidarity efforts.

  The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2016. All UIC undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible.

  Application/Nomination:

  Nomination letter (2-3 pages) from a UIC faculty or staff member
  Student personal statement (1page)
  A copy of student transcripts

  Students may self-nominate, but must submit contact information for 2 references and write a 2-3 page personal statement.  Please submit all application materials to Emily Williams at emilywil@uic.edu using the subject line: "NCU BC Scholarship".

  For more information, please contact sjiuic@gmail.com

   

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  Nesbitt, Carrasco, Unzueta Scholarship for UIC students engaging in "border-crossing" activism, Due Mon. 2/2

  Jan 26, 2015 5:00 pm82 views

  The Social Justice Initiative has raised funds through private donations to offer a new scholarship for UIC undergraduate students. The Nesbitt, Carrasco, Unzueta Border Crossing Scholarship is a $1000.00 award that will be offered to a UIC student who is engaged in activism that transcends borders and boundaries of identity, geography, and disciplines. This activism includes but is not limited to: immigration reform, international movement building, and/or transnational solidarity efforts.
  
  All UIC undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible.
  
  Application Materials:
  
  -Nomination letter (2-3 pages) from a UIC faculty or staff member
  
  -Student personal statement (1page)
  
  -A copy of student transcripts
  
  Students may self-nominate and must submit contact information for 2 people who can serve as recommenders in addition to the application materials listed above.
  
  The deadline for nominations is February 2, 2015. Please submit all application materials to Emily Williams at emilywil@uic.edu
  
  For more information, visit SJI's website.
  
  http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/sji/scholarshipinfo.html 

• Want to go abroad to study, research, or teach English after graduation? Fulbright Info Session, Thurs. 4/23

  Apr 22, 2015 5:00 pm82 views

  Immediately after World War II in 1946, Congress created the Fulbright Program, to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange. Students participate in English teaching or a self-designed program of study that can include research, university coursework, art projects, language study and more. The grants are available to over 150 countries, and generally provide round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses, maintenance for the academic year, and supplemental health and accident insurance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who hold a BA or BS by the beginning of the grant period. The UIC deadline will be early in the Fall semester of 2015 for the 2016-17 year, so now is the perfect time for Juniors to start exploring the option!

  Fulbright Fellowship Panel of UIC alumni winners
  Wednesday, April 22/ 12:30pm /650 University Hall
  Lunch will be provided.  RSVP is required at ssp@uic.edu.

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session
  Thursday, April 23/ 3:00pm / 850 University Hall 

  Begin your research now…Fulbright Student Award: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/  

  Questions?  Contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu. 

• SMART Scholarships for STEM Fields, Due 12/15

  Dec 1, 2014 4:00 pm82 views

  SMART Scholarship – for students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be employed upon degree completion at a Department of Defense facility. Scholarships awarded include a stipend of $25,000 to $38,000 a year, full tuition, health insurance contribution, and book allowance. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: December 15, website: http://smart.asee.org

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  CME Group Foundation Scholars Program for 2021-22 (Application open!)

  Feb 15, 2021 1:30 pm80 views

• CUR Biology Division Travel Awards, Apply by 9/2

  Aug 29, 2016 9:45 am80 views

  The Biology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is offering a limited number of travel grants, up to $250 each, for undergraduate students presenting original biological research results at a regional or national, discipline-specific meeting during the fiscal year 2016-2017. Please visit http://www.cur.org/governance/divisions/biology_student_travel_awards/  for more information and the link to nominate. Interested students should contact Dr. Sara Hall at our@uic.edu for CUR member sponsorship.  Deadline is September 2 for meetings this fall and winter! 

• Chicago Consular Corps Awards (Apply by 10/30)

  Oct 14, 2020 2:15 pm80 views

• 2015 Dream Scholarship for Undocumented Students, Application Due Fri. 2/27

  Feb 25, 2015 9:00 am79 views

  The 2015 Dream Scholarship application is NOW available for undocumented college students to apply. Visit our website at http://www.theanheloproject.org/dream-scholarship/ for a complete application.  Contact contact@theanheloproject.org with questions. 

  Applicants must apply by February 27, 2015 at 11:59 pm.  Visit http://www.theanheloproject.org/dream-scholarship for application details.

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is available to assist students with applications.  If you would like support with your application, contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu. 

• Upcoming Fellowships from the Office of External Fellowships

  May 17, 2021 3:00 pm79 views

• Honors College Scholarships for Study Abroad, Due Fri. 3/18

  Mar 2, 2016 9:00 am78 views

  The Honors College offers two scholarships to support students studying abroad: Dean’s Scholarship for Study Abroad and Flaherty Scholarship. The scholarships are available in awards ranging from $500 to $2,500. To be eligible to apply for the scholarships, 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 scholarships is required. The deadline for programs taking place in Summer and Fall 2016 is Friday, March 18, 2016. You may submit your application here: https://uic.academicworks.com/opportunities/1862.  Contact Eliza Callahan at eycas@uic.edu with any questions.

• Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship Deadline Extended to Mon. 3/24

  Mar 19, 2014 5:30 pm78 views

  The Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship

  Deadline: EXTENDED to Monday, March 24

  Eligibility: Phi Kappa Phi member; graduating senior planning on graduate or professional school

  Award description: The UIC Phi Kappa Phi  chapter can nominate one graduating senior each year for the $5000 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship. Candidates must apply to the UIC chapter to be nominated.

  Strong candidates should demonstrate the following:

  1.        A strong undergraduate academic record
  2.        Service and leadership activities
  3.        Solid preparation for admission to a graduate program that suits their goals
  4.        An effective personal statement
  5.        Strong letters of reference

  How to apply: Students must be nominated by UIC’s Phi Kappa Phi Chapter to apply. Applications are available on the website: http://www.phikappaphi.org/awards/applications/pkpfell_application.pdf 

  Application questions can be directed to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu or (312) 355-3380; Phi Kappa Phi membership questions can be directed to Sarah Gardiner at saragh1@uic.edu  Past successful applications can be viewed in 2502 UH between 9am and 5pm starting Monday, March 17. 

• Scholarships Available for Summer and Fall International Experiences (Deadline TODAY! 4/15)

  Apr 14, 2021 3:15 pm78 views

• 2015-16 Journalism Internship with NPR and the Washington Post, Apply by April 30

  Dec 8, 2014 9:30 pm78 views

  In memory of Stone and Holt Weeks, following their tragic deaths in 2009, NPR and The Washington Post have partnered to give a promising individual the opportunity to launch a career in journalism. This fellowship consists of two sessions, 12 weeks at The Washington Post and 12 weeks at NPR, with training in reporting for print, radio and the web.

  The Fellowship is both educational and experiential. At NPR, the Fellow is trained in radio and digital production and report on the National, Washington or Business desk. The Washington Post session gives Fellow experience with publishing original stories and other news content. At both organizations, the Fellow has individual sessions with leading journalists and receive guidance on the most important skills of the trade.

  The Stone and Holt Weeks Fellow learns about the role of journalism in "making the world a better place." This Fellowship offers a broad exposure to the relationship between journalism and public education, citizenship, social change and democracy, and will learn that a major aim of journalism, as expressed a century ago by author Finley Peter Dunne, is "to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable."

  Candidate Qualifications
  Anyone who will have received a bachelor's degree by July 15 is eligible to apply for the Fellowship. Individuals with additional education and experience are welcome to apply. While a demonstrated appetite for journalism is desired, there is no specific requirement for a journalism degree or experience as a journalist.

  Application Process
  Applications must be postmarked by April 30. Finalists will be notified in early June and invited to travel to Washington, D.C., for an interview with the fellowship committee. Travel costs for the interview will be paid by NPR and The Washington Post. The selected candidate will be notified by the end of June and asked to confirm his or her commitment early in July. The fellowship begins after Labor Day.

  Learn more and apply at http://www.npr.org/about-npr/183909003/stone-and-holt-weeks-fellowship-details-and-application. 

• UIC Deadline for British Scholarships Extended to May 26

  May 13, 2015 4:00 pm77 views

  It’s not too late! OSSP has extended the British scholarships deadline to May 26!!!

  If you are interested in studying in the UK after graduating, please contact Beth Powers (bpowers@uic.edu) about the great opportunities offered by the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell scholarships. You will need to obtain UIC’s application forms at bpowers@uic.edu if you would like to apply.

  The UK & Ireland

  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.

  Fulbright

  While the Fulbright deadline is not until fall (Sept. 11), early planning is essential. Fulbright offers the opportunity to teach or do research/study abroad.

  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

  Post-baccalaureate opportunities http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/GapYear.htm

  Summer is a great time to explore scholarships with fall deadlines. If you are interested in discussing any of these awards, please contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

• Financing Study Abroad: How to fund your Study Abroad experience, Tues. 2/16

  Feb 15, 2016 10:00 am76 views

  Financing Study Abroad

   How to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience

   

  WHEN: Tuesday, February 16th   10:00-11:00am

   WHERE: 502 University Hall (Study Abroad Office Resource Center)

   

  At This Event:

  Learn about scholarships and financial aid opportunities abroad Q&A with Hua Kao from the Office of Financial Aid and Kat Aldag from the Study Abroad Office

  Questions? Contact Kat Aldag at kaldag@uic.edu. 

• Honors Summer Housing Scholarship Due Mon. 5/5

  May 2, 2014 9:45 am76 views

  We are pleased to announce that the Honors College is able to offer a limited number of Honors Summer Housing Scholarships on a competitive basis. These housing scholarships will cover the cost of a double room in either TBH or MRH (apartment-style housing on the South Campus) for the period of the eight-week summer session (June 16-August 8, 2014). There are no regular dining services during the summer, so the housing scholarship recipients will need to provide for their own meals. In order to qualify, applicants must be engaged in either a UIC summer course(s) or faculty-supervised research on our campus. 

  To apply, please write a personal statement of up to 1 page (double spaced) in which you explain what you will be doing during the period of the 8-week summer session and its relevance for your academic or pre-professional goals. Please also attach supporting documentation. (For example, if you are taking a class, attach a copy of your enrollment verification. If you are doing faculty supervised research, attach the email or other agreement that verifies the arrangement (this could be an email already exchanged, or a short email for this specific purpose).) Feel free to include in your statement any additional personal or financial information that might be relevant to the Honors College when selecting those most deserving of a summer housing scholarship. 

  Hurry: applications are due immediately! Email the application to Associate Dean Sara Hall at sahall@uic.edu by 8 am on Monday, May 5th. Use the subject line: SUMMER HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. 

  This scholarship only covers housing and does NOT cover the cost of food, or tuition for enrollment in a course, or transportation to research sites, or research supplies, etc. 

  Students receiving this scholarship will be expected to give back to the community of the Honors College and UIC Summer College by helping welcome students and prepare welcoming materials on select dates in July and early August, barring conflicts with class and research schedules.

• Console & Hollawell $1,000 Legal Leaders Scholarship, Due 7/15

  Jun 3, 2014 7:30 am76 views

  The Console & Hollawell $1,000 Legal Leaders Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in law.  The scholarship is open to high school seniors, college students, and law students.  Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the following areas: pre-law, paralegal studies, or working towards their juris doctorate in any concentration of the law.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen; must be a full-time student attending (or planning to attend on a full-time basis) an accredited institution of higher education; minimum 3.0 gpa; award is to be used exclusively for school tuition and related expenses.

  Deadline: July 15. Learn more at: http://www.premierpersonalinjuryattorneys.com/legal-leaders-scholarship/ 

• Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity’s Prize in Ethics Essay Contest, Due 12/19

  Dec 1, 2016 8:15 am75 views

  The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity’s Prize In Ethics Essay Contest: Our Foundation challenges college level Juniors and Seniors to submit their work analyzing the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today’s complex world.  Prizes range from $500 - $5,000. 

  Suggested Essay Topic: Articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself.

  The submission deadline is December 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. PST.

  For more information, visit the website and read the Guidelines.

   

• OSSP: Spring Scholarship Info Session, Wed. 2/5

  Feb 3, 2014 5:45 pm74 views

  Come to this Information Session to learn about scholarships with Spring 2014 deadlines!  Sponsored by the Office of Special Scholarship Programs.  No advance RSVP needed.  Contact ssp@uic.edu with questions

  Wed. 2/5: 2-3 pm, 2550 University Hall

• Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session II, Tues. 2/17

  Feb 13, 2015 5:15 pm74 views

  If you have a Pell Grant in your application package and are interested in studying abroad during Summer or Fall 2015, you need to get started on your Gilman Scholarship application!

  Gilman Scholarships for Summer and Autumn Semesters - (MUST BE A PELL GRANT RECIPIENT) awards up to $5,000 for study abroad with the possibility of an additional $3,000 to study a critical language - Deadline: March 3 - website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/gilman.htm

  Attend an upcoming Info Session to learn more:

  • Gilman Scholarship Info Session II: Tips for crafting the Gilman application
  • Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 850 UH

  For more information, contact ssp@uic.edu. 

• WISE Scholarships, Deadline Extended to 3/14 and 3/15

  Mar 5, 2014 3:15 pm74 views

  DEADLINE Extended for the THREE WISE Scholarships now available: 
  *** 2014 Ann Sluzas Martin Scholarship
  
  Thanks for the generosity of the John and Arlene Norsym family, WISE is pleased to offer one $1,000 scholarship to a woman who is a caregiver. This scholarship targets women full-time undergraduate students at UIC who are majoring in engineering and is a mother or full-time caregiver.
  
  For full details on requirements, please visit:https://uic.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cBUAwWgfWUClt09
  
  **** 2014 Patricia Frank Scholarship
  
  Thanks for the generosity of UIC alumna, Patricia Frank, WISE is pleased to offer two $1,000 scholarships. These scholarships targets women full-time undergraduate students at UIC who are majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  
  For full details on requirement, please visit: https://uic.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8IB759hbbu8dm9n 
  

• Honors College Study Abroad Scholarships for Summer and Fall 2015, Due Fri. 3/20

  Mar 13, 2015 3:15 pm74 views

  The Honors College offers two scholarships to support students interested in studying abroad.  Applications are available for the Summer 2015 and Fall 2015 semesters and are due on March 20, 2015!  Contact the Office of Special Scholarship Programs at ssp@uic.edu or 312-355-2477 with questions.  Apply at https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/9668238.

• Rotary Peace Fellowship, Due 7/1

  May 30, 2014 7:30 am74 views

  This fellowship provides academic and practical training to prepare fellows for leadership roles in solving conflicts around the world.  Up to 100 fellows are selected every year based on personal, academic, and professional achievement.  Fellows earn a master's-level degree or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities in Australia, England, Sweden, Japan, the United States and Thailand.  

  Both programs require, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in a related field; three years of relevant work experience and proficiency in a second language for the master's program and five years of relevant work experience and proficiency in English for the professional development certificate

  Application Deadline: July 1.  View more information on the website: www.rotary.org/rotarycenters 

• Shout out for the Humanities ($5,000 in cash prizes)

  Nov 30, 2015 11:30 am74 views

  Why do you love the humanities?  Let us know by entering the Shout Out for the Humanities contests!

  Who: Current UIC undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate as individuals or teams.

  What: Design an original project that answers such questions as: Why is studying the humanities (literature, foreign languages and cultures, history, philosophy, art history) important to you? To society? How would you convince your parents, an employer, a politician, or others that there is value in learning the humanities?

  How: Express why you consider the humanities to be valuable using any medium.  Make a video, website, or other digital project; make a photo collage, comic strip, cartoon, infographic, or other visual art project; conduct an interview; write a song, short story, or essay.  All submissions must be made online and in an electronic format.

  Why: Because we need your help advocating for the humanities in higher education! And because there will be cash prizes for first, second, and third place winners.  A panel of distinguished UIC faculty members will judge your submission based on the clarity, quality, and impact of your message.

  Need help? Not sure what to make?  Get free tech advice and assistance:

  Wed. November 25, 2- 3pm and Wed. December 2, 2 - 3pm in 1750 UH

  Are you ready to shout out? For more information contact uichumanities@gmail.com or visit huminst.uic.edu/ifth/events/special-events/2015_2016/shout-out-for-the-humanities.  Submissions due Feb. 1.  

• Fearless Scholarship, Apply by 1/7

  Jan 4, 2017 8:45 am73 views

  Fearless Undocumented Alliance is seeking applicants for the Fearless Scholarship(s)!!! We'll be awarding 3 scholarships of $1,000 each, as a commemoration of our 3rd anniversary.

  Any current undocumented UIC student in good academic standing can apply or be nominated! Priority will be given to the following undocumented students with disabilities, transgender, LGBTQ+ or gender non-conforming, homeless. Non-Latino students are specially encouraged to apply.

  Please email uicfua@gmail.com to let us know if you plan to nominate someone.

  SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 7, 2017

  Applications and Attachments will be accepted only via e-mail with the subject line: FEARLESS SCHOLAR to uicfua@gmail.com

  NOTE:

  Application details are in the following attachments   

  Late applications will not be accepted.

  Personal interviews may be requested for finalists.

  Scholarship recipients will be notified via e-mail on or about January 15, 2017

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  Latina Scholarship Opportunity – Application Deadline: April 26

  Apr 18, 2019 1:30 pm73 views

• Gary Kielhofner Model of Human Occupation Research and Scholarship Award, Due 12/1

  Nov 23, 2014 3:15 pm73 views

  Gary Kielhofner Model of Human Occupation Research and Scholarship Award

  Application Deadline:                   December 1^st, Annually

  Amount of Award:                          $1000.00

  Award Notification:                        January 1^st, of the subsequent year

  This award will be made to a UIC pre-OT undergraduate, OT graduate student, or undergraduate or graduate student from a related health sciences field to support a supervised research or scholarship project focused on Kielhofner’s Model of Human Occupation. Preference will be given to UIC undergraduates who (a) are members of the UIC Honors College, (b) are members of the UIC Pre-OT club, and/or (c) have a specific interest in OT. Students must be actively enrolled for credit at UIC for at least two semesters and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.  See attached for application and more information.  Contact Professor Taylor at rtaylor@uic.edu with questions.

• Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship – Application Deadline: Oct 1

  Sep 18, 2018 1:30 pm72 views
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  Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals--Chicago Chapter Environmental Scholarship Program

  Mar 23, 2020 3:45 pm71 views

• Scholarship for Graduating Seniors (any major!) (Apply by 4/9)

  Mar 31, 2021 2:30 pm71 views

• Seniors: Apply for the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award, Extended Deadline Wed. 10/7

  Sep 30, 2015 4:45 pm71 views

  Each year, every four-year degree-granting higher education institution in Illinois chooses ONE senior to receive the prestigious Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and becomes a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy. Laureates are honored for their leadership, overall excellence in both curricular and co-curricular activities, and service in pursuit of the betterment of humanity.  The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, 10/7.

  Students may be nominated or self-nominate. 
  1. Faculty/staff nomination: A faculty or staff member may contact you asking you to enter their name and email information and to fill in the online application.
  2. You may self-nominate. All applications require at least one letter of nomination (and will accept up to 8 letters) along with a short essay and a resume. 

  If you are nominated or would like to self-nominate please visit this website for details on the application process and access to the application: https://uic.academicworks.com/opportunities/1709

  Student and faculty information must be entered and uploaded by Wednesday, October 7.

  The UIC Lincoln Student Laureate will be invited and required to attend a ceremony on November 7, 2015 in the House of Representatives of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Each of the Student Laureates will receive a Lincoln Academy Medallion and a financial award of $1000. 

  To be considered, applicants must apply by Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Please direct any questions to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

• Scholarship Opportunities through the Office of International Affairs

  Oct 23, 2018 2:00 pm71 views

• Honors College and Gilman Scholarships for Study Abroad, Due 3/4 and 3/21

  Feb 5, 2014 5:30 am70 views

  Aching to study abroad this summer or fall? As a member of the Honors College you’re encouraged to apply for the Honors College Study Abroad scholarships. The application can be found here: [https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/2154002  ]  Application Deadline:  5:00 PM on Friday, March 21, 2014

  If you have a Pell Grant in your financial aid package and are planning to venture overseas on a credit-bearing program, you should definitely consider applying to the Gilman Scholarship Program. Honors College students excel at winning this award! You can find the information you need here:  [http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/gilman.htm] The deadline for the Gilman is March 4^th, so get busy on your application today.

  There are also numerous other scholarships for UIC students interested in studying abroad. Scholarships can be based on merit, need, diversity, location or other factors. Click on the post to learn more.

• Critical Languages Scholarship, Apply by 11/16

  Nov 4, 2016 10:30 am70 views

  The CLS deadline is Nov. 16, 2016.

  UIC students interested in applying can apply directly online at http://www.clscholarship.org/

  Students can receive assistance with their applications by email Beth Powers at ssp@uic.edu

  WHAT IS THE CLS?

  CLS offers a fully-funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate, professional and graduate students. “With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning.”

  CLS website: “Most languages offered by the CLS Program do not require applicants to have any experience studying critical languages. The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths, with the purpose of representing the full diversity of the United States. Participants are selected based on their commitment to language learning and plans to apply their language skills to their future academic or professional pursuits. Please note that CLS is an intensive group-based language and cultural enrichment program.”

   

  LANGUAGES: The CLS Program offers instruction in fourteen critical languages:

  No Previous Study Required  

  Azerbaijani

  Bangla

  Hindi

  Indonesian

  Korean

  Punjabi

  Swahili

  Turkish

  Urdu

  One Year of Previous Study Required

  Arabic

  Persian

  Two Years of Previous Study Required 

  Chinese

  Japanese

  Russian

  PROGRAM BENEFITS

  “The CLS Program is fully funded from start to finish. From the time you step foot out the door to the time you arrive home, the CLS Program covers many of the costs of participating in its  overseas institutes, including:-Intensive overseas group based language courses (20+ hours per week)-Room and board, often with a host family-A full cultural program-Host community language partners-Domestic and international airfare

  Participants receive a small stipend to cover incidental expenses and meals not provided by the program. Upon completion of the program, participants also receive a certified American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) score.”

  The CLS program offers a year’s worth of graded credit that you can apply to your college career.

  PROGRAM STRUCTURE

  “CLS Program institutes cover approximately one academic year of university-level language coursework during an eight- to ten-week program and are designed to meet the needs of students from a variety of language levels and backgrounds. Formal classroom language instruction is provided for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Extracurricular activities are designed to supplement the formal curriculum, including regular one-on-one meetings with native speaker language partners for conversational practice, as well as cultural activities and excursions designed to expand students’ understanding of the history, politics, culture and daily life of their host country.”

  Please direct any questions about applying for the CLS to Beth Powers at ssp@uic.edu

• Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship, Due 8/31

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  The Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship awards five (5) $1,000 scholarships to non-traditional nursing students (defined as a student who did not immediately continue their education after high school).  Students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate nursing program. 

  Deadline: August 31

  For more information, visit: http://www.b4brands.com/nursing-scholarship 

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs assists current undergraduate and professional school students with applying for awards, internships and other educational opportunities. 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 .

   

• Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship, Apply by 11/1

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  The Public Policy & International Affairs Program (PPIA) is now accepting applications for the 2017 PPIA Fellowship!

  About the Fellowship

  The PPIA program prepares undergraduates to be competitive  candidates for top degree programs in the fields of public policy, public administration or international affairs through participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI). JSI is an intensive, 7-week, academic program during the summer at one of these host campuses:

  The Ford School - University of MichiganThe Goldman School - UC BerkeleyHeinz College - Carnegie Mellon UniversityHumphrey School of Public Affairs - University of MinnesotaWoodrow Wilson School - Princeton University

  Eligible candidates are current undergrads who will be completing their B.A. between December 2017 and August 2018. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2016. Apply Today >>

  Benefits of Participation

  Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute.Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses.A stipend of up to $1,500 (funding determined by each JSI).University housing with a meal plan.Books and related course materials at your JSI.Each JSI may offer additional benefits, such as GRE preparation, at their discretion. Please check with each JSI about any additional benefits.Minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a Master's degree or select PhD programs. PPIA Fellows often receive financial offers above and beyond this minimum from their graduate program.

  Fee waiver when applying to programs that are members of the PPIA Graduate School Consortium.

  THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS CAN HELP UIC STUDENTS WITH APPLYING FOR PPIA. REACH OUT TO SSP@UIC.EDU FOR ASSISTANCE.

• Fall 2014 LAS Scholarships, Due Fri. 2/28

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  The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is now taking applications for scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year.  LAS is looking to award 15 scholarships, ranging from $400 to $10,000. Students in good academic standing---with financial need and without---are encouraged to apply.  

  Please visit the LAS Scholarships website for scholarship listings, guidelines, FAQs, and more information on the application process: www.las.uic.edu/scholarships.  Applications will only be accepted ONLINE. The application deadline for all listed scholarships is Friday, February 28th at 3:00 p.m.

• Honors College Undergraduate Research Grants of up to $1000, Apply by Fri. 2/27

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  The Honors College is pleased to announce the availability of the Honors College Undergraduate Research Grants to support your undergraduate research or other scholarly projects. Please see your faculty research advisor right away and start on your applications for several grants-in-aid, which are all due on-line Friday, February 27, 2015. All applications must be read by and supported by a letter from your research faculty advisor.Click on the post to learn more.

• Accelerator Engineering Fellowships for Underrepresented Minorities (ASPIRE) - Application Period Ends 3/31!

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• OSSP Workshops: British Scholarships 3/18 and PUSH Excel 3/19

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  Come to one of OSSP's upcoming Info Sessions to learn more about particular nationally-competitive scholarships!

  1) British Scholarship Info Session: Information about various funded opportunities to study in the UK.
  Tues, 3/18. 12-1PM, in UH 2550.

  British Scholarships: The Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Gates Cambridge Scholarships offer students the opportunity to study in the UK for 1-2 years. These highly competitive awards seek students with a 3.7 gpa or higher with a record of research, service and leadership. UIC selects candidates in the spring to help prepare them for fall deadlines. UIC deadline: April 15, 2014

  • Gates Cambridge Scholarship: funds graduate study at Cambridge: http://www.gatescambridge.org/
  • Marshall Scholarship: funds 2 year graduate study at any British university: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
  • Mitchell Scholarship: funds a year of graduate study at any Irish university: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/
  • Rhodes Scholarship: funds 2 year graduate study at the U. of Oxford: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

  2) PUSH- Excel Scholarships: Information about scholarships targeted to active students who lack financial resources. Weds, 3/19. 3:30-5PM in AAAN LRC.  www.pushexcel.org 

  No RSVP needed for either Info Session.  Questions?  Contact ssp@uic.edu. 

• CME Group Foundation Scholars Application - Up to $20,000 renewable scholarships! - Deadline April 4th!

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  CME Group Foundation Scholars Program to award up to $20,000 renewable scholarships to under-represented students majoring in finance, computer science or applied mathematics at CME Group Foundation partner schools.

• Goldwater / NSF Scholarship Info Session for students doing research in STEM Fields, Tues. 10/7

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  Goldwater / NSF Scholarship Info Session 

  Information about various funded opportunities available to students interested in pursuing research in the STEM fields 

  Tuesday, October 7 at 3:30 pm
  2550 University Hall

  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.

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  Study Abroad Scholarship Essay Writing Workshops

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• OSSP NEEDS YOUR HELP! Test their new Online Scholarship Management System

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  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is launching a new system that will allow you to apply for all UIC scholarships through the same portal! Before that happens we need your help in testing the system.

  We would appreciate your taking the time to log into the system at uic.academicworks.com, and going through the application processes. All of the opportunities you’ll find in the system are currently for TEST PURPOSES ONLY; these are not actual live scholarship opportunities. We are asking you to go through the system so that, once the opportunities do become live, it will be as smooth a process for you as possible. Please take a moment between now and the end of the day on Wednesday, June 10 to browse through the system at uic.academicworks.com and let us know about any problems or difficulties you come across. You can use the form located at https://uic.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_efc2tdxwOCDPONn to share any comments or concerns.

  Questions?  Contact the OSSP Staff at ssp@uic.edu. 

• Women and Scholarships Info Session, Tues. 9/9 at 3pm, 650 UH

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  Cosponsored by the Women's Leadership and Resource Center and the Office of Special Scholarship Programs

  Tues, 9/9 at 3PM, 650 UH

  Questions?  Contact sheena@uic.edu.