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• Point Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship – Application Deadline: Jan 29

  Jan 11, 2018 2:00 pm61 views

• Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships, Due 6/30

  Jun 6, 2014 7:30 am61 views

  The Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships are range of scholarships for incoming freshmen and upper-level undergraduate students, all of which are based on financial need with a usual minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  They are intended for students with genuine interest in a career in the automotive industry.  Deadline: June 30.  Learn more at the website:http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education/scholarships 

• Fulbright competition for going abroad in 17-18 is now open!

  Jul 13, 2016 3:15 pm61 views

  2017-2018 Application Cycle – OPEN!!!

  UIC Deadline: September 9, 2016

  Final deadline: October 11, 2016

  What you need to know now:

  Fulbright webinars can provide a great introduction to the Fulbright programs. In addition, you can reach out to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu to discuss Fulbright.

  Webinars:

  July 7: Fulbright Clinton Public Policy Fellowship Introduction

  July 19: Applications in the Arts: Portfolio Information Session

  July 19: General Q&A for Fulbright U.S. Student Program 

  July 26: Study/Research: Statement of Grant Purpose & Letter of Affiliation

  July 27: Meet Fulbright- National Geographic Alumni

   2017-2018 Competition Webinar Schedule is now updated on the website http://us.fulbrightonline.org/component/events/?view=events  

  General webinars are uploaded to the U.S. Student Program website.  

  *NEW*Award Spotlight: Netherlands ETA (10)  

   Well-qualified U.S. Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates from all fields of study are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience and plans to pursue a career in education. Applicants should be enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible in order to successfully work with a team of teachers in several different classroom settings. Candidates are encouraged to include a capstone project proposal in their applications.Grantees will be placed in one or two secondary schools and/or middle vocational training schools throughout the Netherlands in areas with low populations of native English speakers. ETAs will spend between 20 and 24 hours each week teaching. In addition, grantees are required to carry out a supplementary project over the course of their grant. This can be in the form of creating an extracurricular club (language, sport, or culture club) or research project related to education. These projects will be presented at an end-of-year conference and complied for future ETAs to use as a resource. 

  Dutch language proficiency is not required. Some study of Dutch prior to arrival is encouraged. 

  For more information about this award, please contact Marla Mazer, Senior Program Manager, Fulbright U.S. Student Program (mmazer@iie.org or 212-984-5327).  

  Arts Applicants:

  All Arts applicants and those applying to the Young Journalism Program in Germany MUST submit Supplementary Materials in addition to their application in Embark. FPAs do not have access to view materials submitted through this portal. I encourage you to work with students on their portfolio BEFORE they upload it to this site. 

  The Supplementary Materials Upload Portal is NEW this year- please do not send applicants to last year’s site.

  Beth Powers

  Director, Office of Special Scholarship Programs

  ossp.uic.edu

  bpowers@uic.edu

   

• Scholarship for Students Interested in Law – Application Deadline: March 30

  Feb 22, 2018 1:45 pm60 views

• Three Information Sessions About US Fulbright Scholar Program - April 11, 13, and 19

  Apr 10, 2017 4:15 pm60 views

• Wanxiang Fellows Program in China – Application Deadline: Oct 31

  Oct 23, 2018 2:15 pm60 views
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  Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant (membership not required) – Application Deadline: Feb 15

  Feb 1, 2018 2:15 pm59 views

• Shout Out for the Humanities Contest: Deadline Extended to Mon. 2/15 and New Walk-In Tech-Help Hours

  Feb 12, 2016 9:15 am59 views

  Why do UIC students love the humanities?

  Tell them to us know by entering the Shout Out for the Humanities contests!

  The goals of Shout Out for the Humanities contests are twofold: to make members of our community aware of the professional, cognitive, and interpersonal benefits of studying the humanities in higher education; and to increase awareness about how humanities scholarship benefits the publicand enriches our personal lives.

  We invite UIC undergraduate and graduate students, working individually or as a team, to help us reach those goals by answering either or both of these questions:

  -  Why is studying the humanities (literature, foreign languages andcultures, history, art history, philosophy, anthropology, etc.) important to you and to society?

  -  How would you convince your parents, an employer, a politician, or others that there is value in learning the humanities?

  Over $1,000 in prize money for the best undergraduate submissions at the UIC campus level! 

  Award sponsors:  Office of Undergraduate Research / Gender & Women's Studies Department / Honors College

  Deadline extended for submissions: February 15, 2016

  Please send submissions to uichumanities@gmail.com

  Drop-in hours for students needing technical assistance (or inspiration) on their Shout Out projects:

  Thursdays 11-12 and Fridays 12-1 in UH 1750

  For more information:

  http://huminst.uic.edu/ifth/events/special-events/2015_2016/shout-out-for-the-humanities

• Health Sciences Competition: "Bridging the Gap: Emerging Health Issues in Underrepresented Minorities" - Apply by 9/15

  Sep 5, 2017 3:00 pm59 views

• Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad Applications due Oct. 1

  Sep 16, 2019 3:30 pm59 views

• OSSP: Graduate Fellowships Info Session for Juniors, Tues. 4/14

  Apr 13, 2015 4:45 am58 views

  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.

• National Health Service Corps, Apply by Thurs. 5/7

  May 4, 2015 5:30 pm58 views

  National Health Service Corps

  The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program provides 185 awards for up to 4 years to health professions students, who will have to do service. The scholarship consists of payment for tuition, required fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly support stipend. In return, students agree to provide one year of service in a National Health Service Corps approved site in the Health Professional Shortage area to which they are assigned for each school year or partial school year of scholarship support received, with a minimum 2-year service commitment and a maximum 8-year commitment.

  nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships

  Deadline: May 7th, 2015

• Dr. Margaret Burroughs Scholarship for African American single mothers, Apply by Fri. 10/16

  Sep 23, 2015 5:00 pm58 views

  The Dr. Margaret Burroughs Scholarship Fund was established at the request of Ms. Dorothy Lajewel Myree, to honor the legacy of service of Dr. Margaret Burroughs, the founder of the DuSable Museum. This tribute scholarship will award $2500.00 to an African American single mother who is pursuing educational opportunities. The application period is open now thru Friday, October 16, 2015- 5:00PM.

  Application available online at http://www.dusablemuseum.org/events/details/dr-margaret-t-burroughs-scholarship-fund1

  Questions? Contact  sinis@dusablemuseum.org. 

• Pickering Fellowship for foreign service careers, Tues. 11/10

  Nov 9, 2015 4:45 am58 views

  If you are considering a career in the Foreign Service and would be interested in learning more about the Pickering Fellowship, a representative from Pickering will be meeting with select students on November 10th. 

  If you are interested, please review the Pickering eligibility criteria (below) and further award details on the website http://www.twc.edu/thomas-r-pickering-foreign-affairs-fellowship-program and email Beth Powers, Director of the Office of Special Scholarship Programs, to let her know of your interest at bpowers@uic.edu·        

  Pickering eligibility:

  ·         Only individuals who are United States citizens.
  ·         Applicants must be in the junior year of undergraduate study at a U.S. undergraduate institution.
  ·         Applicants must be expecting to receive their bachelor’s degree in spring 2017.
  ·         Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and this grade point average must be maintained throughout participation in the program.
  ·         Applicants must enroll in a two-year, full-time master’s degree program, at U.S. based graduate institutions only, in an academic field relevant to the work of the Foreign Service (public policy, international affairs, public administration, business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages) and be prepared to enter the Foreign Service in Summer 2019.
  ·         Applicants must be able to attend June 2016 orientation in Washington, D.C. if selected.
  ·         Applicants must be available to fulfill the summer internship obligations (summer 2017 & summer 2018)

• Study human rights, science or public service abroad

  Dec 2, 2015 10:45 am58 views

  Are you interested in going abroad to study public health, human rights, or to conduct research?  Then the Rotary, Humanity in Action, and/or DAAD-Rise programs may be for you!

  Humanity in Action:

  The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of Fellows to study minority rights and produce original research exploring how and why individuals and societies, past and present, have resisted intolerance and protected democratic values. Separate programs take place for five weeks every summer in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, and Warsaw.  Fellows only pay the cost of airfare to their host country; students can apply while in college or soon afterwards.

  Program Dates:  May 24 - June 26, 2016

  Website:  http://www.humanityinaction.org/programs

  Deadline to apply:  January 7, 2016

  DAAD-Rise Summer Internship Program:

  RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American and British universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions.

  Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field)DAAD provides students a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expensesHost universities and institutes provide housing assistance and match students with Ph.D. student mentorsGerman language is not required and the working language will be in English

  Website:  https://www.daad.de/rise/en/

  Deadline:  January 15, 2016

  Rotary International Global Grant:

  Through global grants, Rotarians can support future leaders in fields related to the areas of focus:

  Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development

  Global grant scholarships fund graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years.

  For more information, please see attached document.

  Deadline: January 4, 2016

  To discuss any of these opportunities, please contact Molly Hildebrand at mhild@uic.edu. 

• Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship, Info Session Wed. 2/24, Deadline 3/1

  Feb 22, 2016 10:45 am57 views

  Are you thinking of studying abroad?  Looking for funding?  The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 (plus up to a $3,000 supplement for critical languages) for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue summer, semester or year-long study abroad and internship opportunities in other countries. This is a need-based award, and to be eligible students must be currently receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application. Applicants must be studying or interning abroad for a minimum of four weeks in one country on a credit-bearing program.

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is willing to assist in reviewing your scholarship application material - in fact, we welcome the opportunity to help make your application more competitive! As such, we are offering two sessions about the Gilman Scholarship.

  The dates and times are:

  Gilman scholarship information session, Wednesday, February 3, 12-1,  SAO office, UH 502
  Learn about the Gilman scholarship, hear from staff from the Study Abroad Office, learn what it takes to apply and hear from past winners.

  Gilman Application Workshop, Wednesday February 24, noon, room UH 2550
  The Gilman is due March 1! Bring in your application for a final review.

  Students who cannot attend these sessions are also welcome to make appointments with OSSP to discuss their applications. If you are interested in summer, fall or academic year study, the deadline is March 1. For full scholarship eligibility criteria and the online application, please access the Gilman Program website at http://www.iie.org/gilman    

  Please note that you will need to meet with a study abroad advisor to certify your application.  Students can identify study abroad programs through the Study Abroad Office in 502 University Hall. You need to plan to attend a First Step Session to get the process started and sign up information can be found here: https://studyabroad.uic.edu/first-steps/  

  Students interested in exchange programs can find more information by visiting the Office of International Affairs in 509 University Hall or http://oia.uic.edu/students/exchange-program/list-of-exchange-options/ 

  The Gilman application deadline is March 1. To set up an appointment to talk about the Gilman, please email ssp@uic.edu Start planning now for an exciting experience studying abroad!

• Margaret Messer Student Research Grant (Spring 2022 term)

  Feb 7, 2022 4:00 pm56 views

• Lemberg Law American Dream Scholarship (also open to DACA recipients) – Application Deadline: March 31

  Mar 20, 2018 12:45 pm56 views

• Chancellor’s FirstGen Flames Abroad Scholarship (Apply by 4/15)

  Mar 31, 2021 1:15 pm56 views

• Want to go abroad to research, study or teach in fall 2017?

  Aug 26, 2016 5:45 pm56 views

  It’s not too late to apply for the Fulbright Student Award, which offers the opportunity to study, research or teach abroad in 2017-2018.  To get the details attend one of our information sessions:

   

  Friday, August 26, 12-1; 2550 UH

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session

  OR

  Monday, August 29, 2-3, BH 121

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session

   

  UIC’s campus deadline is Sept. 9 –at this point, we need a draft of your 2 essays (at minimum), and we will guide you through refining your application until the final deadline of Oct. 11.

  You can also go into the Fulbright website, do some research and begin applying: us.fulbrightonline.org

  Students who cannot make the information sessions can contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu with questions or to make an appointment.

• UIC Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship (for Juniors and Seniors) – Deadline 9/18

  Sep 14, 2020 3:00 pm56 views

• The Chicago Engineers Foundation's List of Scholarships and Resources for Aspiring Engineers

  Nov 2, 2017 1:45 pm56 views

• Goldwater Scholarship for careers in science or engineering research

  Nov 6, 2015 4:00 am56 views

  The Goldwater Scholarship has been won by 20 UIC students in the last 16 years. You could be next!

  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 is the deadline?
  UIC’s internal Goldwater deadline is November 11.

   What makes a good Goldwater Scholar?

  -very strong grades (3.8 or higher)

  -research experience

  -a commitment to a career in research

  If you have questions about the scholarship, please check it out online at goldwater.scholarsapply.org and direct any questions you have to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

   

• CEO Scholarship for Women in Engineering, Due Mon. 9/22

  Sep 19, 2014 5:00 pm55 views

  The Honors College is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity specifically for Honors College women students in the College of Engineering, the CEO Scholarship for Women in Engineering.  The scholarship is awarded based on financial need and academic merit.  Consideration will be given to those students exhibiting Creativity, Enthusiasm, and Optimism as well as demonstrated ability and interest in engineering.  The winner receives $4,125 for the Fall 2014 semester with the possibility of additional funding in the Spring 2015 semester.  The application is now online and can be accessed here: Click here

  The application consists of general information about your activities and academics, a personal statement, a financial need statement and two letters of recommendation.  The deadline to apply is this Monday, September 22, 2014.  The letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically (more information is available in the application).

  Questions?  ContactTula Georgopolous at tula@uic.edu 

• Truman Scholarship for Careers in Public Service, Deadline 10/26

  Oct 8, 2014 4:00 pm55 views

  Are you committed to public service?  Apply for the Truman and Public Service Scholarships!

  The Truman is a $30,000 scholarship for juniors who are committed to careers in public service at a leadership level. Students apply during their third year and if they win, the money is applied to graduate/professional school studies.  The Truman Foundation conceives of public service broadly. It could be activism, science research, community leadership, elected office, government employment, education, policy, urban issues -the list goes on.

  The deadline is October 26.  You can find more information at www.truman.gov  and http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/truman

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs assists current undergraduate and professional school students with applying for awards, internships and other educational opportunities. If you are interested in this award, please contact OSSP, who will help you with the application process in all its steps: 312-355-2477, ssp@uic.edu .

• Honors Summer Housing Scholarships, Apply by Thurs. 4/30

  Apr 27, 2015 12:15 pm53 views

  I’m delighted to announce that the Honors College is again able to award a number of Honors Summer Housing Scholarships on a competitive basis this summer! You may apply for a housing scholarship to cover part of your housing in a double room in either TBH or MRH (apartment-style housing on the South Campus) for either the 4-week, 8-week, or entire 12-week 2015 summer session. Also, UIC Housing has also agreed to supplement this award with discounts for Honors students who are selected for this award. So, here are the available scholarships and discounts, which represents a substantial discount for summer housing:

  4-WEEK SESSION: $500 Honors College award plus $100 Housing discount 8-WEEK SESSION: $1000 Honors College award plus $200 Housing discount 12-WEEK SESSION: $1500 Honors College award plus $300 Housing discount

  Applicants must be engaged in either a UIC summer course(s) or faculty-supervised research at UIC.

  To apply, please write a personal statement of up to 1 page (single-spaced) in which you

  (a) specify which award you want (4, 8, or 12 weeks);

  (b) explain exactly what you will be doing during the period of the summer session and its relevance for your academic or pre-professional goals

  (c) provide personal or financial information justifying your level of financial need for this award (whether you would not be able to conduct the activity otherwise, whether the cost of the alternative commute or campus housing would constitute a hardship in any way, etc.)

  Also attach supporting documentation such as a copy of your class enrollment verification, or brief note or email exchange from faculty member supervising your research.

  Email the statement and supporting documentation (all together as one scanned document if possible) to Ms. Christina Ruiz at cruiz2@uic.edu by 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 30. Use the subject line: SUMMER HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION [your name].

   

  Note: This scholarship only covers housing and does NOT cover the cost of food (there are no regular dining services during the summer), tuition, transportation, 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.

• Opportunity Updates through OEF (Office of External Fellowships)

  Oct 30, 2018 2:00 pm52 views

• Generation Google Scholarship, Deadline Mon. 3/3

  Feb 12, 2014 4:30 pm51 views

  Established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field.

  Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2014-2015 school year. Current undergraduate or graduate students will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2014.

  Deadline: 3 March, http://www.google.com/edu/students/the-generation-google-scholarship/ 

• J.W. Saxe Memorial Fund - Stipends for Public Service Internships, Due 3/15

  Feb 19, 2014 6:30 pm51 views

  The J.W. Saxe Memorial Fund provides scholarships annually to one or more undergraduate or graduate students working in public service. The award is meant to enable the student to gain practical experience in public service by taking a no-pay or low-pay job during a summer or other term. Deadline: 15 March  Learn more at: www.jwsaxefund.org.  For questions or assistance in developing a competitive application, contact the Office of Special Scholarship Programs at ssp@uic.edu or (312) 355-2477.

• LAS & SAUIC Scholarships – Applications Deadline: March 21

  Mar 13, 2018 12:15 pm51 views

• Annual Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship Program (Apply by 10/15)

  Sep 16, 2020 2:45 pm51 views

• Spring Scholarship Preview Info Session, Tues. 11/15

  Nov 23, 2016 3:45 pm51 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.

  Tuesday, 11/29, 4:00 pm
  850 University Hall

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

• Youth Forward Scholarship Program (Apply by 11/30)

  Nov 23, 2020 1:15 pm51 views

• Applications for the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship are due October 2, 2017

  Sep 21, 2017 3:30 pm50 views

• Undocumented Students and Scholarships, Wed. 10/14

  Oct 9, 2015 5:30 pm50 views

  Undocumented Students and Scholarships

  This scholarship informational session is open to all students who are undocumented.  This info session will be held in the LARES Office in SSB from 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Date: October  14, 2015

  Questions? Can't attend but woudl like more information?  Contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu. 

• Upcoming Scholarship Info Sessions

  Sep 16, 2015 7:00 am49 views

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is hosting the following upcoming Info Sessions about scholarships and awards:

  Women and Scholarships
  Tuesday, 9/22
  4:00 - 5:00 pm
  850 University Hall

  Asian American Students and Scholarships
  Thursday, 9/24
  4:00 - 5:00 pm
  850 University Hall

  Goldwater, National Science Foundation, and other Science, Engineering and Health Scholarships
  Tuesday, 9/29
  3:00 - 4:00 pm
  850 University Hall

  Learn more at https://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/.  Contact ssp@uic.edu with questions. 

• Hispanic Students and Scholarships Info Session, Tues. 10/20

  Oct 19, 2015 7:00 am49 views

  Come learn about a variety of scholarship opportunities geared for Hispanic students and how to create strong applications.

  October 20, 2015
  3:00 pm

  LARES Study Area, in SSB

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

• Soros Fellowships for New Americans, Apply by 11/1

  Oct 24, 2016 5:00 pm49 views

  The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a merit-based graduate school fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants who are 30 or younger as of the application deadline: November 1, 2016. Every year the program selects 30 Fellows, each of whom receives up to $90,000 over one to two years for full-time graduate study in any discipline or profession at a US graduate institution. Fellows also join an extraordinary community of past recipients that includes over 550 New Americans working at the tops of their respective fields. If born abroad, an applicant must be a naturalized citizen, a green card holder, or a DACA recipient. If born in the United States, an applicant’s parents must have been born abroad as non-US citizens. Applicants must be applying to graduate school or in the first two years of their graduate program as of the application deadline. More information and a link to the online application can be found at www.pdsoros.org.  Contact the Office of Special Scholarships Programs with questions or for assistance with your application: ssp@uic.edu. 

   

• Office of External Fellowships: check out this new scholarship + travel opportunity, The Voyager Scholarship!

  May 18, 2022 11:00 am48 views

• Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad Workshop, Thurs. 9/17

  Sep 16, 2015 4:45 pm48 views

  Are you thinking about studying abroad?  Are you looking for funding?

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs welcomes the opportunity to make your application more competitive! Learn more about Study Abroad Scholarships and the application process at our informational sessions!

  Session 1: Study Abroad Scholarships including Boren, Gilman, Critical Languages, and more!
  When: Tuesday September 8th, 3-4p.m
  Where: University Hall 850

  Session 2: Gilman Scholarship- Finalize Your Application and Hear From Past Winners!
  When: Thursday September 17th, 3-5p.m
  Where: University Hall 650

  Questions?  Learn more at www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp.  Contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu. 

• Scholarships for Language Study and Study Abroad

  Nov 12, 2015 9:00 pm48 views

  Are you interested in studying abroad or adding to or improving on the languages you know? If so, please consider the awards listed below offered through the Boren Awards. These special opportunities include a total of 4 special initiatives with the addition of the South Asian Flagship Languages Initiative (SAFLI). Students interested in applying should review the application and reach out to ssp@uic.edu if they would like help with the application.

   · The African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) offers Boren Scholarship and Boren Fellowship applicants the opportunity to study African languages and cultures by participating in domestic and overseas language programs in Akan/Twi, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Wolof, or Zulu. More information for undergraduate students here. More information for graduate students here.

  · The Summer STEM Initiative provides funding for summer study abroad to undergraduate students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields (STEM).

  · The Boren-ROTC Initiative offer a special initiative for undergraduate ROTC cadets and midshipmen. ROTC participants are strong candidates for the Boren Scholarship, due to their commitment to national security and government service.

  · The South Asian Flagship Languages Initiative (SAFLI) offers Boren Scholarship applicants the opportunity for intensive language study of Hindi and Urdu and cultural immersion by participating in domestic and overseas language programs. More information for undergraduate students here. More information for graduate students here.

• Great Minds in STEM: HENAAC Scholarship Application – Application Deadline: April 30

  Mar 15, 2018 1:30 pm46 views

• Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes, Deadline 2/23

  Nov 30, 2015 3:45 pm46 views

  The US-UK Fulbright Commission has opened applications for the UK Summer Institute Award Programmes for US Undergraduates.  

  The Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes offer students a fantastic opportunity to be immersed in the study of British academics and culture. Students will take part in research, collaboration, presentation, and cultural events at an esteemed British university. They will enhance their leadership skills, develop knowledge and understanding of new subjects, and become ambassadors for the United Kingdom and the United States.   Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. Each Summer Institute will cover a different theme such as acting at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the history of the slave trade in England, or the political, social and economic relationships of Northern Ireland. These institutes include:

  AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare’s Globe

  Durham University Summer Institute

  King’s College London Summer Institute

  University of Bristol Summer Institute

  University of Exeter Summer Institute

  Queen’s University Belfast

  Scotland Summer Institute

  Wales Summer Institute  

  To meet the minimum eligibility, applicants must:

  be a US citizen and possess a US passport; be at least 18 years old; have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references); have at least two years of university study upon their return ( i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university) be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded

  The Awards will cover the majority of all costs incurred, including flights to and from the UK, university fees, and room and board at the host UK University. Please Note: There have been two changes made to this year’s application process.

  Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 All references must be submitted online (applicants should direct their references to the webpage of their selected institute where they can the online reference letter form)

  Deadlines for 2016 are:  23 February or 26 February, 2016 – depending on the Institute. Each Programme also varies in duration, from three to six weeks.  Please make sure to check the specific Institute page for the particular deadline.    

  The US-UK Fulbright Commission would greatly appreciate your efforts in circulating information about these programmes amongst your eligible students.   

  Application instructions have also been placed on the UK Summer Institute webpage for student reference. We recommend they read all the information on the website before beginning an application as it may answer many initial questions.   

   

  Questions? Please contact the Fulbright Awards staff via email at programmes@fulbright.org.uk.

• Chicago Consular Corps (CCC) Scholarship, Apply by Fri. 9/30

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  Chicago Consular Corps (CCC) Scholarship

  UIC students are invited to apply for the CCC Scholarship for the academic year 2016-2017. Fifteen successful applicants will each receive $1,000.00. Thirteen scholarships are available to UIC international degree seeking students. Two scholarships are available to full time, degree seeking American students. Eligible are UIC undergraduates and graduate students from all fields. Eligibility for the scholarship is limited to students who have a minimum cumulative UIC GPA of 3.5/4.0

  APPLICATION DEADLINE IS Friday, September 30, 2016

  Only complete applications will be considered. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all parts of the application are received.

  Apply through UIC SnAP! At uic.academicworks.com  

  APPLICATION CHECKLIST The following checklist will make it easier for you to complete your application: 1. Academic Reference Form: The form must be completed by a college/university level professor/instructor and submitted through UIC SnAP app.

  Listing of academic awards or honors; clubs, activities and offices held; previous study/travel abroad; internships or volunteer work; and employment. This item can be a formal resume or similar document, which enables you to provide a description of yourself and your achievements in addition to the listing of courses and grades provided by your academic record (your transcript). There is no particular format required. A Statement of Goals (maximum of 500 words) explaining your academic and career goals, including any international aspects of such goals.

  For domestic students: Photocopy of applicant’s US passport page to include name, city of origin, and expiration date or another form of official ID. (uploaded into SnAP!) For foreign students: Photocopy of applicant’s passport page to include name, country and city of origin, & expiration date and copy of applicant’s foreign student visa page. (uploaded into SnAP!)

  You will be notified about the status of your application after 10/01/2016. Awardees are asked to participate of the CCC Award Ceremony to be held on mid-November at UIC.

  PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TAXES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF RECEIVING THE CHICAGO CONSULAR CORPS SCHOLARSHIP.

• Scholarship for POLS, HIST, or ECON Majors – Application Deadline: Feb 15

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• Udall Scholarship for the Environment or Native American Concerns, Due Fri. 2/7

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  If you are passionate about working for the environment or if you are Native American and committed to tribal policy or Native American healthcare, consider applying for the Udall Scholarship.  View this post to read more.

• Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship, Apply by Sun. 3/20

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  The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi currently awards fifty-one Fellowships of $5,000 each and six at $15,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study.  Senior members of Phi Kappa Phi planning to begin graduate study next fall who wish to apply for the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship for Graduate Study must complete the application and submit recommendations to Phi Kappa Phi by March 20. Application materials can be accessed at https://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards/fellowship#.Vt4FF_krJD9. Please direct any fellowship questions to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

• Upper Midwest Honors Council Web Design/Intern Student Award – Application Deadline: May 20

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• Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship Opportunity

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  Are you a combat veteran, or the child or grandchild of one?  The Military Order of the Purple Heart, an organization of combat-wounded military personnel, offers $2500 scholarships for Purple Heart recipients, their spouses, or their children or grandchildren. If you think you qualify and are interested, please contact Dean Keen at rkeen01@uic.edu for further information.

• Women’s Leadership and Resource Center Tuition Awards, Due Fri. 10/30

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  We are pleased to announce that financial awards towards tuition* are being awarded for undergraduate study at UIC for the Spring 2016 academic semester.  We at the Women’s Leadership and Resource Center 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 2015-2016 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/2015-2016-wlrc-tuition-award/ and complete the application.  The deadline is Friday, October 30, 2015. 

   * 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.