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• UIC Truman Scholarship Deadline Extended to Friday, Nov. 6

  Oct 16, 2015 8:30 am41 views

  The Truman is a $30,000 award for graduate/professional study for students who want careers in public service at a leadership level. Students interested in learning about the Truman should check out the website generally: www.truman.gov and review the sample application: http://www.truman.gov/sample-application-forms/

  Students wishing to apply should reach out to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu for a short conversation about eligibility and access to the online application.  

  Note: References ARE REQUIRED for the campus nomination. You must submit at least 3, but you can submit more. The letters are very specific to certain qualities about you and to experiences you write about in your application.

  You can find more information on the letters of reference on this page. http://www.truman.gov/guidance-letters-recommendation/

  Please contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu with any questions.

• AHMP Chicago Chapter $1500 Scholarship (Apply now!)

  Apr 26, 2021 1:00 pm39 views

• Financial resources for Undocumented Students (Educators for Fair Consideration)

  Dec 21, 2015 12:45 pm39 views

  Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) is an organization that assists undocumented students in finding support to attend college and navigate the needs of everyday life, through their online resources. E4FC has just updated some parts of their website, with sections and handouts for both undergraduates and graduate populations.

  http://e4fc.org/resources/scholarshiplists.html (undergraduate resources listed first, followed by graduate options)

• William J. Clinton Fellowship and America India Foundation, Due Sat. 2/1

  Jan 28, 2014 4:15 pm38 views

  The selection process for the Fellowship is designed to identify candidates with an interest in serving India, the maturity and flexibility to work and live effectively in India, the experience to make meaningful contributions to NGOs and social enterprises in India, and the leadership potential to become leaders on development issues.  Click on the post to view more.

• Hilda López-Arce Scholarship (For Latinx Undergraduate Students at UIC)

  Feb 3, 2021 1:45 pm38 views

• German-American Youth Exchange Info Session, Thurs. 9/25

  Sep 12, 2014 1:45 pm38 views

  German-American Youth Exchange Info Session

  September 25 (Thursday) 3:30 to 4 PM University Hall 1501

  The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a reciprocal exchange program between the United States and Germany, designed to strengthen ties and understanding between the people of both countries. The fellowship is annually awarded to 75 American and 75 German young professionals, and is funded by the German Bundestag and the U.S. Congress through the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). CBYX participants act as ambassadors of their home country and culture while immersing themselves in the academic, professional, and everyday life of their host culture.

  Followed by Pizza for German majors and minors and those curious about German at UIC from 4-5 PM

  Contact Professor Rott for more details: SROTT@UIC.EDU

• Office of External Fellowships at Illinois launching Fellowship Finder Database

  Sep 22, 2016 9:45 am37 views

  The Office of External Fellowships at Illinois is pleased to announce the launch of our new Fellowship Finder database.   Replacing our older Fellowship Opportunities database, Fellowship Finder features over 1,100 curated listings of grants and fellowships for graduate students.  It also offers new features that allow for faster and more targeted searches as well as sharing through social media.  We explain these features in our blog post,  Grad School 101: How to Find Fellowships That Are Right for You. 

  Any questions can be directed to Ken Vickery, PhD at vickery@illinois@edu. 

• OSSP: Arts Scholarship Information Session, Thurs. 10/30

  Oct 29, 2014 3:00 pm35 views

  Information about various funded opportunities available to students in the arts

  Thursday October 30 at 2pm in 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.

• Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Deadline Extended to Wed. 11/26

  Nov 17, 2014 5:00 pm35 views

  The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing a career in science, math or engineering. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books and room/board up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Sophomores are eligible for up to two years of funding.

  Candidates must be full time sophomores or juniors at the time of application, be interested in a research career in science, math or engineering, be a U.S. citizen, natural or resident alien, and have a GPA of 3.7 or above. Students planning on medical studies alone are not eligible. Students pursuing the MD/PhD can be candidates. Due to the competitive nature of the UIC selection process, strong candidates should have at least 3 months of science/engineering research experience.

  Candidates must be nominated by UIC and may not apply directly. UIC students interested in applying should contact the Office of Special Scholarship Programs (ssp@uic.edu) for more information about the application process.

  UIC Internal Deadline: Extended to November 26! Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/goldwater

• Fulbright Fellowship for Teaching English or Research Abroad, Due Fri. 9/12

  Sep 8, 2014 5:00 pm34 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 is September 12.  The national deadline is October 15.  There is still time to prepare an application!  If you're interested, read more here and then contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu 

• NSEP Boren Study Abroad Scholarships, Info Session Fri. 10/23

  Oct 21, 2015 6:45 pm34 views

  Each year the National Security Education Program awards David L. Boren Scholarships to outstanding U.S. undergraduates through a competitive national merit-based process. Since 1994, NSEP has awarded approximately 2,828 Boren Scholarships. Each Boren Scholar goes abroad to a critical country to study its language and culture. Awards are for up to one academic year. Boren Scholars demonstrate their merit for an award of up to $20,000 in part by committing to work for the U.S. Government for at least one year.

  How can I get more information? Attend an information session with Alison Mary Patz, Program Analyst, Defense Language and National Security Education Office at 1pm on Friday, October 23 in UH 850. Ms. Patz will speak about the undergraduate scholarship and the graduate fellowship both of which enable students to study abroad in non-English speaking countries outside of Western Europe.

  Boren Scholarship Basics:

  Award Amounts Maximum scholarship awards are:

  $8,000 for a summer program (special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum) $10,000 for a semester $20,000 for a full academic year 

  Length of Study Boren Scholarships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion, and therefore study abroad proposals for two or more semesters are strongly encouraged.

  National Security  The program focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Descriptions can be found on the website: http://borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/basics.html

  Program Preferences Boren Scholarships are awarded with preference for countries, languages, and fields of study critical to U.S. national security. Descriptions can be found on the website: http://borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/basics.html

  Government Service In exchange for scholarship funding, all Boren Scholars must agree to the NSEP Service Requirement. Description can be found on the website: http://borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/basics.html

  Application Details: UIC’s application deadline is January 15, 2016. The Boren national deadline is February 9, 2016. Students applying at this time will be considered for summer 2016, fall 2015, spring 2017 and Academic Year 16-17. Students interested in applying for the Boren can contact me at bpowers@uic.edu following the information session.

  Details about the Boren Scholarship can be found at http://borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/basics.html

• ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund 2014, Due 3/3

  Feb 17, 2014 6:30 pm33 views

  The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund for the 2014-2015 academic year is now available.  The Scholarship Fund is intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to these students.

  The Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school. The application can be downloaded from http://www.ambar.org/DiversityScholarship. Completed scholarship applications must be received via email: legalosf@americanbar.org  no later than March 3, 2014.

  Recipients will be selected based on their qualifications for the scholarship and not on the law school they plan to attend. Therefore, law students applying to any and all ABA-accredited law schools may benefit from these scholarships.  If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact (312) 988-5642.  

• Scholarships open to non-citizens and undocumented students

  Dec 14, 2016 2:45 pm33 views

  Scholarship season is here, and Educators for Fair Consideration are excited to bring you our 2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Materials.

  Now, more than ever, it is important for immigrant students to know that—regardless of their immigration status—they are eligible for many scholarships!

  This year, we have added 90 new scholarships to our undergraduate and graduate scholarship databases.  Over 80% of these scholarships are open to students regardless of immigration status. They do not require applicants to disclose their immigration status

   2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Materials!\

   

• The Kevin Spacey Foundation Grant for Artists, due May 29

  May 1, 2015 9:00 am32 views

  The KSF grants support emerging artists and companies, recognising them as KSF Artists of Choice.

  Do you have a great idea for a new project but need help to get it off the ground? A KSF Grant gives you a financial boost of up to £10,000 / $10,000, mentoring opportunities with respected industry professionals and advice on how to promote yourself / your company and your project.

  Each year KSF selects ten KSF Artists of Choice, five UK based applicants and five US based applicants.

  They want to hear from artists / companies who are looking to develop:

  A Play

  A Musical

  A Dance Piece

  A Choir / Band

  A Short Film

  The successful artists / companies will be recognised as the annual KSF Artists of Choice, supported through mentoring and professional guidance as well as a grant of up to £10,000 / $10,000.

  KSF Artists of Choice are supported in part by Amy Ballard and friends of Irene Worth and Mitchell Erickson in their honor.

  Applications will be available on the KSF website from May 01  –  May 29, 2015

   

  For more information on the specifics of the grant, deadlines, and how to apply, visit http://www.kevinspaceyfoundation.org/grants/how-to-apply/

• DAAD Information Session, Tues. 9/13

  Sep 2, 2016 12:45 pm32 views

  For anyone interested in studying or conducting research in Germany, funding is available through DAAD, the German Exchange Service (https://www.daad.org/). UIC has an arrangement with DAAD, allowing our students to be evaluated by a campus committee, who provides an endorsement and ranking, which historically has secured funding for at least one UIC student. The campus deadline is October 19th for this opportunity.

  DAAD has dozens of different funding opportunities with various deadlines. Viable student applicants come from all disciplines, from Art History and Germanic Studies to Mechanical Engineering and Public Health. Marie Khan will be holding an information session on  Tuesday, September 13th in UH 650 at noon. Refreshments will be provided.

  At this workshop, Marie Khan will go over the following three particular options DAAD funds, and the award process:

  -          Study Scholarship for Architecture: Deadline is September 30th, 2016 (https://www.daad.org/?p=gradstudy); there is no campus committee evaluation for these applications and they are mailed overseas to Bonn, Germany

  -          Study Scholarship for Fine Art, Design, Film, Music, and Performing Arts: Deadline is October 31st, 2016 (https://www.daad.org/?p=gradstudy); there is no campus committee evaluation for these applications and they are mailed overseas to Bonn, Germany

  -          Study Scholarship for all other fields: UIC Deadline is October 19th, in preparation for the national deadline of Nov. 4th, 2016 (https://www.daad.org/?p=gradstudy)

  -          Research Grant for short/long term stay, for all other fields: UIC Deadline is October 19th, in preparation for the national deadline of Deadline of Nov. 4th, 2016 (https://www.daad.org/gradresearch) 

  Some eligibility points to consider:

  -applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

  -applicants do not necessarily need to be fluent in German

  -for arts applicants, unfortunately, they are not able to be evaluated by our preliminary UIC committee. Anyone interested in this route however Marie Khan would be happy to meet with regardless

   Please contact both Beth Powers (bpowers@uic.edu) and Marie Khan (mkhanj@uic.edu) if you are an undergraduate planning to apply for the DAAD.

• Apply for the Pershing Square Scholarship by 3/17

  Nov 28, 2016 9:00 am32 views

  Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship

  Apply now for the 2017-19 Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships – Full 2 year scholarship

  Every year, the Pershing Square Foundation awards up to five full scholarships to support outstanding students on the 1+1 MBA, covering both the Master's degree and the MBA year. Pershing Square Scholars are exceptional individuals who can demonstrate the potential and commitment to finding scalable and sustainable solutions to world-scale social challenges. The scholarship is if you would like to pursue any of the partnering Master’s degrees and combine it with our MBA. It is also available if you are currently studying one of the Master's partnering programmes and wish to apply to the MBA programme. 

  Established in 2014, the Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship provides funding for tuition, college fees and a contribution towards living expenses for both years of studies. You would also benefit from opportunities for mentorship and networking with inspirational individuals and organisations that are part of the Pershing Square Foundation’s community. You become integrated into Saïd Business School’s community as soon as you begin your Master’s degree by attending receptions and meetings with our Dean, faculty and other MBA scholars. You can access and utilise both your department and Oxford Saïd’s resources and networks throughout both years. You will also be invited to a spring ‘trek’ to New York City hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation, where you can participate in meetings and workshops with leading innovators and change makers.

  How to apply

  To be considered for the scholarship you must apply to the 1+1 MBA by 17 March 2017. Please note that some partnering Masters close their applications in January 2017 and others in March 2017. 

  In addition to the Master and MBA applications, you must submit an essay of no more than 500 words addressing this question 'How do you intend to change the world? What does this tell us about you as a person?’

  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the selection panel.

  Enquiries about the scholarship should be directed to ps.scholars@sbs.ox.ac.uk

  More information about the 1+1 MBA application process

   

   

  Beth Powers

  Director, UIC Office of Special Scholarship ProgramsNational Scholarships, GPPA, SAUIC, & UIC SnAP!MC 115, 601 S. Morgan, Room 800 UH

  Chicago, IL 60607

  ossp.uic.edu

  Tel: 312.355.3380

  Fax: 312.355.1233

  bpowers@uic.edu or ssp@uic.edu

• College of Business Scholarships, Info Sessions 2/3 and 2/5, Deadline 2/19

  Jan 28, 2016 10:15 am31 views

  This year, the College of Business scholarship applications will be available on the UIC SnAP, the university’s centralized scholarship list and application system. UIC SnAP contains scholarships for continuing UIC students in all colleges and at all levels. Start by logging in with your netid in the upper right hand corner. Next, complete the General Application which will match you with scholarships for which you qualify and no further action is needed. You may also be recommended for scholarships that require additional essays or uploads. External scholarships are also listed in the system and directions to other websites may be provided.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  To apply, you must be a current undergraduate student in the UIC College of Business with a graduation date of Spring 2017 or later.Scholarship Funds are received in the Fall Semester 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters.Eligible students must have UIC GPA (Spring 2016 Transfer Students are not eligible to apply).Students must be in good academic standing, and registered as a full-time student during the entire 2016-2017 academic year.Incomplete or inaccurate information will result in a disqualified scholarship application.

  Applicants may receive scholarships more than once and are encouraged to apply again in subsequent semesters if they are eligible.

  Students are selected based on the criteria for the scholarship. Please make sure that you carefully read the application rules and information.*Note: Some CBA Scholarships are only for Accounting majors, so make sure you qualify.

  The deadline is Friday, February 19th, 2016.

  The CBA Scholarships Committee is hosting Scholarship Information Sessions! Mark your calendar for one of these dates:

  Friday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m.Wednesday, February 3 at 2:00 p.m.Friday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m.

  Please RSVP for an information session here: https://docs.google.com/a/uic.edu/forms/d/1q5T4ebDQAJs-hBbCtOSOG1NzvjC52tIFIjvz0nmun80/viewform

  For more information visit: http://advising.uic.edu/share-with-students-the-college-of-business-scholarship-application-for-the-2016-2017-academic-year-is-now-available/ 

  Best of luck!

  CBA Scholarship Committee

• Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship, Due 2/28

  Feb 3, 2014 5:45 pm31 views

  The new component of the Fulbright Program will offer up to five awards to U.S. citizens for nine months of overseas travel and multi-media storytelling on globally significant social or environmental topics. Fellows will focus their digital stories on one of the program’s eight themes: biodiversity, cities, cultures, disasters, energy, food, oceans, and water. The Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship will provide a unique platform for U.S. Fulbrighters to undertake an in-depth exploration of a globally relevant issue, comparing and contrasting how that issue is experienced across borders. Utilizing a variety of digital storytelling tools and media, including blogs, photography, video, and social media, Fellows will share their stories by providing content to a National Geographic blog and other platforms with the support of National Geographic’s editorial team.

  Click on the post to learn more.

• UIC Campus Deadline for British Scholarships for graduate study in the UK, Fri. 4/25

  Apr 18, 2014 8:30 am31 views

  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 25, 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/

  Want more information on nationally-competitive awards? Contact OSSP at 312-355-2477 to schedule an appointment with Beth Powers  to discuss your opportunities!

• DAAD German Studies Research Grant, Applications on a Rolling Basis

  Jun 6, 2014 9:15 am31 views

  This specialized DAAD program once again offers German Studies Research Grants to highly-qualified undergraduate, graduate and PhD students at American and Canadian universities who are nominated by their department/program chairs. The grant may be used for short-term research (i.e., 1-2 months) in Germany.

  The program is designed to encourage research and promote the study of cultural, political, historical, economic and social aspects of modern and contemporary German affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective.

  Additional grants will be made available for research projects in Germany on the social, communal, and intellectual history of German-speaking Jewry and stipends awarded in conjunction with the Leo Baeck Institute in New York.

  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until further notice.

  https://www.daad.org/?p=51532   

  If you are interested in applying, contact Dr. Loentz in the Germanic Studies Department at loentz@uic.edu. 

• Shout Out for the Humanities Contest, Info Session Mon. 10/26

  Oct 21, 2015 6:45 pm31 views

  Why do you love the humanities?

  Let 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 public and 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 and cultures, 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?

  Want to find out how to Shout Out?
  Come to our information session and creativity workshop to learn about the UIC on-campus and national contests, and to get inspired!

  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

  When?

  Monday, Oct. 26, 2015
  3:30-4:00 Informational overview about the humanities and the contests
  4:00-5:00 Creativity workshop: explore our creativity stations to get inspired

  Where?

  Institute for the Humanities, lower level of Stevenson Hall

  For more information

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

• Study Abroad Scholarship Workshops – Feb 6, 7, 13, and 14

  Feb 5, 2019 2:00 pm30 views

• Scholarship for Students of Military Families

  Nov 7, 2016 8:15 am30 views

  Orent Law Offices is offering a $2,000.00 scholarship specifically for college students whose parents have served in the military. Prompt and submission information can be found online at: http://www.orentcriminallaw.com/scholarship/  Apply by Nov. 30, 2016

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  Final Chance to attend Study Abroad Scholarship Info Session, Mon. 2/20

  Feb 15, 2017 2:00 pm29 views

• Garden Club of America’s Urban Forestry Fellowship, Apply by Fri. 1/31

  Jan 30, 2014 5:45 pm28 views

  The Garden Club of America (GCA) with the support of Casey Trees in Washington, DC, is soliciting applications for its national urban forestry fellowship. GCA has a history of interest in the health of the urban forest and would like to support young scientists in their undergraduate and graduate studies in this field.  The study areas of interest are far reaching, including urban forest management and planning as well as topics in biology, ecology, or human health that will specifically move urban forest science forward. The fellowship is open to both graduate students and advanced undergraduates pursuing degrees in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies or a closely related field at any 4-year college or university degree program in the United States.  Click on the post to view more.

• OSSP: British Scholarships Info Session, Thurs. 2/27

  Feb 26, 2014 4:45 pm27 views

  An information session about various funded opportunities to study in the UK

  Thursday 2/27, 3-4pm, 2550 University Hall

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

• OSSP: British Scholarship Info Session (3/3) and Pursuing Opportunities 101 (3/4)

  Mar 2, 2015 5:30 am27 views

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs has two upcoming scholarship information sessions:

  British Scholarship Info Session
  Information about various funded opportunities to study in the UK
  Tuesday, 3/3, 12 - 1pm
  BH 114 

  Pursuing Opportunities 101
  In collaboration with AAAN, NASP, and TRIO.
  Information about scholarships, job applications and personal statements.
  Wednesday, 3/4, 3 – 5pm
  Location: AAAN Office in SSB

  Questions?  Can't attend a session but want more information?  Contact the Office of Special Scholarship Programs at ssp@uic.edu. 

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  Hilda López-Arce Scholarship for Latinx Students – Application Deadline: April 26

  Apr 9, 2019 1:45 pm27 views

• Berger-Marks Foundation Edna Award for Women in Social Justice, Due 8/28

  Jul 11, 2014 1:15 pm27 views

  The Edna Award will be given to a woman who has made an extraordinary contribution to social justice and to improving the lives of working women and men. The winner will receive a $10,000 cash award.

  Deadline: August 28

  Website: http://www.bergermarks.org/news/2013/edna-announce.php

• Gilman, CLS, and NSEP Scholarship Session, Tues. 9/8

  Sep 4, 2015 4:00 pm27 views

  GILMAN, CLS, AND NSEP SCHOLARSHIP SESSION 

  A Scholarship session will be held in University Hall room 850 at 3pm. This info session will go over how to apply and be more competitive for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, and National Security Educational Program Boren Scholarship. Date: September 8, 2015

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

• Soros Fellowship for "New Americans," Apply by 11/1

  Oct 21, 2015 8:00 am27 views

  Soros Foundation Scholarship: http://www.pdsoros.org/  

  According to the foundation website, the Paul and Daisy Soros Scholarship for New Americans “provide[s] opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields and to partake of the American dream. The program was established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States afforded the founders of the Fellowship, Paul & Daisy Soros.”

  Some additional information:
  *Applicants are considered “New Americans” if they are naturalized American citizens (or permanent residents) or if both of their parents are naturalized citizens.
  *At the time of their selection, Fellows must be college seniors or early in the graduate programs for which they request support.
  *Each Fellow receives tuition and living expenses that can total as much as $90,000 over two academic years. This money is used for graduate or professional school, including medical school.
  *Fellows are selected on the basis of merit (not financial need). The specific criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative and sustained accomplishment.
  *Each Fellows attends two weekend conferences. The great majority continue to be involved with the program through regional dinners, service in the selection process for later classes, etc. Information found at: http://pdsoros-prod.punkave.net/fellowship

  Deadline: November 1, 2015 Although you can apply to the fellowship directly (without UIC’s institutional endorsement), I would strongly encourage you to make an appointment with Molly HIldebrand in the Office of Special Scholarship Programs to discuss the application process. She can then work with you as you complete your essays and application.

  Contact:
  Molly J. Hildebrand, Ph.D.
  Scholarship Specialist and GPPA Coordinator
  mhild@uic.edu
  (312) 355-3407

• 2017 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship application, Apply by 1/13

  Dec 14, 2016 3:45 pm27 views

  We are proud to announce that the 2017 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship application is now open!

  As you may know, the Pickering Fellowship is one of the State Department’s premier recruitment programs aimed at increasing diversity among U.S. Foreign Service officers. The Fellowship is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Program highlights include:

  Undergraduate candidates (10 fellowships available): Up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for the senior year of undergraduate studies, and first year of a master’s degree in fields related to the Foreign Service such as business administration, economics, public policy, international affairs, and other relevant fields. Graduate candidates (20 fellowships available): Up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for a two-year master’s degree in fields related to the Foreign Service such as business administration, economics, public policy, international affairs, and other relevant fields. Two summer internships, one at a domestic office of the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The program provides stipends, transportation and housing for these internships. Employment in the Department of State Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements.

  The application for the 2017 Pickering Fellowship is now live and can be accessed on our Pickering Fellowship page. Students are encouraged to survey this page to assess their eligibility and review expectations if selected. All applications for undergraduate and graduate fellowships must be received by January 13, 2017 in order to be considered.

  We ask that you share this information with eligible students on your campus, along with faculty and staff who can help identify strong candidates. To assist with your recruitment efforts, we have created a resource webpage with digital copies of the Pickering promotional materials, key messages, approved logos and an application checklist.

  Thank you for sharing this information with your campus and for providing your students with opportunities to help them achieve their potential. If you have any questions or need additional information about the Pickering Fellowship, please feel free to contact pickering@twc.edu or 202-238-7991.

• Awards and Resources for LGBTQ Students, Info Session Tues. 1/20

  Jan 16, 2015 3:45 pm26 views

  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs and the Gender and Sexuality Center will be hosting a scholarship information session for LGBTQ students. Please attend to learn more about searching and applying for awards.

   

  Students interested in learning more but unable to attend are encouraged and welcome to follow up with Sheena (sheena@uic.edu) in OSSP for more information.

   

  The session will take place on January 20, from 12:30 - 1:30pm at the Gender and Sexuality Center in Room 181 Behavioral Sciences Building (First Floor by Harrison Entrance).

• Still Time to Apply for Study Abroad Programs and Scholarships!

  Feb 28, 2017 11:15 am26 views

• Funding Opportunity for Study Program in the National Parks or Winter Short-Term Study Abroad in Peru, Apply by Wed. 4/8

  Apr 2, 2015 5:15 am26 views

  The Upper Midwest Regional Honors Council has funding opportunities available for Honors students who wish to participate in either of the following opportunities:

  - Partners in the Parks: Partners in the Parks is an outdoor experiential learning program sponsored by Southern Utah University and Cedar Breaks National Monument in cooperation with the National Collegiate Honors Council.  Partners in the Parks projects at national parks across the country offer unique opportunities for collegiate honors students and faculty to visit areas of the American landscape noted for their beauty, significance and lasting value. See more information, including the list of 2015 Partners in the Parks Programs, here: http://nchchonors.org/partners-in-the-parks/ 

  - Honors Semesters: "Health without Borders: A Winterim Peru": Dec. 30, 2015 - Jan. 20, 2016
  A joint offering of The Honors College at Florida International University and the National Collegiate Honors Council Semesters Committee, this winterim is a unique opportunity for students to engage in experiential learning that emphasizes independent research projects focused on the contrast between urban and rural areas of the Peruvian Amazon. An overview of the people and environment of the Amazon will provide students the necessary background to design and implement interdisciplinary projects during their stay in Iquitos, Peru (the major city of the western Amazon) and at the Madre Selva Biological Station (Orosa River).  Learn more at http://nchchonors.org/news/honors-semester/.

  Apply for $1000 funding for either opportunity by April 8: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j2Vd0olE01xjucKKeEsK-5CWNr9Dwc6yeFslnQeadig/viewform 

• Point Foundation Scholarship for LGBTQ students, Due Jan. 20

  Dec 8, 2014 4:30 pm26 views

  Point Foundation Scholarship - for LGBTQ students with strong academic performance, who have proven leadership skills and the desire to make a difference in the world. No citizenship requirements. First deadline: January 20 - website: https://pointfoundationscholars.communityforce.com/Student/Introduction.aspx  

• Spring 2014 Tuition Waiver, Application Due Thurs., Jan 2

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  Are you in need of financial assistance to help pay your tuition next semester? The Honors College has a limited number of fall semester tuition waivers available for continuing UIC Honors College students. The waivers will be awarded based on a combination of academic merit and financial need to full-time students with a minimum UIC cumulative GPA of 3.5.  Applicants must have earned at least 12 credit hours at UIC to be eligible to apply.

• James Madison Memorial Fellowship for teachers Info Session, Tues. 1/20

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  The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level.

  To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level (grades 7–12). Possess a bachelor's degree or plan to receive a bachelor's degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying.

  Professional Teaching Obligation: After receiving the master's degree, each Fellow must teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7–12 for one full year for each academic year of funding received under a fellowship, preferably in the state from which the recipient won the fellowship

  An info session about this fellowship will be held on Tuesday Jan. 20 at 12pm in 2650 University Hall.

  More information is available here: http://www.jamesmadison.gov/

  Students who are unable to attend the session are welcome to direct specific questions to Marcie Reynolds:  mreyno8@uic.edu

• Impact Technology Recruiting Scholarship for Business Students - Deadline July 15

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• Apply for the HCIR Margaret Messer Student Research Grant (Due 10/9)

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• OSSP: Graduate Fellowships Info Session (For Juniors), Wed. 4/23

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  Thinking about going to graduate school?  Seeking funding or prestigious fellowships to support you?  This OSSP Info Session is targeted for Juniors to start thinking about Graduate Fellowships.

  Wednesday, April 23
  12:00 - 1:00 pm
  2550 University Hall

  No RSVP required to attend.  Questions?  Can't attend but want more information?  Contact Sheena Miller at sheena@uic.edu. 

• Schwarzman Scholars Webinars

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  Students interested in applying for the Schwarzman Scholarship should contact Beth Powers for more details on the UIC process at bpowers@uic.edu

  Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. The program will give selected scholars the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully-funded one-year Master's Degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University – one of China's most prestigious universities. Schwarzman Scholars is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:

  Access World-Class Curriculum and Faculty

  Learn Beyond the Classroom and Experience the Real China

  Engage in Multi-Dimensional Leadership Training

  Eligible applicants for Schwarzman Scholars must be between 18 and 28 years of age, be proficient in English, and have completed an undergraduate degree at the point of enrollment.Schwarzman Scholars is hosting the following webinars for prospective applicants throughout the summer, which will provide the opportunity to learn more about the fellowship and engage with members of the Schwarzman Scholars admissions team. Details and registration information for the webinars are below.

   

  Thursday August 25th

  4PMEDT

  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6663885263796528132

  September:

  Wednesday September 7th

  5PM EDT

  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1249350148418412548

  If you have any questions about the program or these events, please feel free to contact us at schwarzmanscholars.usacanada@iie.org.

• Study Abroad Scholarship Info Sessions (9/22 & 9/23)

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• Ford Foundation Scholarship (Deadline 11/20/15)

  Oct 28, 2015 8:45 am20 views

  About to graduate and considering a PhD program? Would you like to teach at a college or university in the future?? If you answered “yes” to these questions than this scholarship may be for you!

  Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

  Awards will be made for study in research-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. programs; practice oriented degree programs are not eligible for support (No MDs only).

  Eligibility to apply for a Ford fellowship is limited to:

  All citizens, nationals, and permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card) of the United States, as well as individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations),Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level. Students from under-represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply 

  Website:

  http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htm 

  Deadline:  November 20, 2015 

  If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Molly Hildebrand at mhild@uic.edu to set up an appointment.  Please review the Ford Foundation website to make sure that you meet the selection criteria in advance of the meeting.

• Udall Scholarship for the Environment or Native American Concerns, Due Fri. 2/20

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  The Udall Scholarship, UIC deadline is Feb. 20, 2015!

  http://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx  

  The Udall is a $5000 scholarship for sophomores or juniors in two categories: 

  1) Students interested in careers related to the environment; 

  2) Native American students interested in careers in tribal public policy or health policy. 

  What makes a student a good Udall Scholarship candidate? If you answer ‘yes’ to these questions, you check out the website and consider applying! Questions? Want help applying? Please follow up with Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

  Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country?
  Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?
  Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
  Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building?

  Consider the Udall Scholarship. To learn more, click on the category below that best fits your interests and goals.

  Udall Scholars are selected on the basis of:
  Commitment to a career related to the environment, or to tribal public policy, or to American Indian health care;
  Leadership, public service, consensus building, and integrity;
  Academic achievement
  An understanding of the Udall legacy, demonstrated through the application essay.

  Don’t hesitate! Check out the website, follow up with bpowers@uic.edu and APPLY!

• American-Scandinavian Foundation Awards Due 11/1

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  Interested in carrying out a research, study or creative arts project in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and/or Sweden? Consider applying for a American-Scandinavian Foundation fellowship (up to $23,000) or grant (up to $5,000). 

  This opportunity is open to United States citizens or permanent residents who have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia. Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application. Learn more at http://www.amscan.org/grants_americans.html and contact OSSP if you’re interested in applying. Deadline: November 1^st.

• DAAD Intensive Language Courses in Germany

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  The Intensive Language Course Grant funds applicants from North American universities, who at the time of application have attained at least sophomore standing (second-year standing in Canada), to attend 8-week intensive language courses at leading institutes in Germany.

  The scholarship of approximately €2,300 includes tuition, accommodations (arranged by the host institute) and a cash allowance for meals and incidental expenses in full or in part, depending on the choice of location and accommodations. DAAD will provide health and accident insurance as well as a travel subsidy of €300-450. Scholarship recipients are expected to devote their full attention to the course and may not concurrently undertake individual research. A written report is requested within four weeks of the end of the course.

  DAAD will consider individual placement preferences, but grantees are requested to accept DAAD's final decision as to time and place.
  
  For more information on this grant and how to apply, go to: www.daad.org/languagecourses 

  For support with your application, contact the Office of Special Scholarship Programs at ssp@uic.edu or 312-355-2477.

• Udall Scholarship for Environmental Issues or Tribal Policy or Healthcare, Apply by 2/15/16

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  Are you interested in the environment?  In Native American rights? Consider applying for the Udall Scholarship!!

  What is it:

  The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment.  In 2016, the Udall Foundation will award 60 scholarships of up to $7,000 each, and anticipates that at least 20 scholarships will be awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students in Tribal Public Policy and Native Health Care. Students must be enrolled for the 16-17 academic year.

  Who Should Apply:

  Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country?Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building? 

  Udall Scholars are selected on the basis of:

  Commitment to a career related to the environment, or to tribal public policy, or to American Indian health care;Leadership, public service, consensus building, and integrity;Academic achievement;An understanding of the Udall legacy, demonstrated through the application essay.

  Due Dates:

  UIC Internal Deadline:  February 15, 2015

  Udall Foundation Deadline: March 2, 2015

  Website:

  http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx

  If you are interested, please contact Molly Hildebrand at mhild@uic.edu. 

   

• Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Info Session

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• CIMA Scholarship Application for Interactive Marketing, Apply by 4/15

  Mar 25, 2015 3:15 pm18 views

  2015 CIMA Scholarship Application

  Application Deadline:  April 15, 2015

  CIMA is Chicago's only interactive-centric professional organization dedicated to the enhancement and acceleration of business opportunities, professional development, and exponential networking for interactive marketing professionals in Chicago.

  CIMA is honored to award a scholarship to two students in the Chicagoland area studying interactive marketing and have an interest in pursuing a career in the field. The scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students.

  The amount to be awarded is $5,000.

  Eligibility:

  Must attend a Chicago-based university Must currently be enrolled in a full-time degree-seeking program

  Criteria:

  Must have a declared major in a related field (Marketing, Advertising,

     Communications, Business, etc.)

  Must have an interest in pursuing a career in digital marketing Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0