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• 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

• 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.

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

  Feb 15, 2017 2:00 pm29 views

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Scholarships open to non-citizens and undocumented students

  Dec 14, 2016 2:45 pm32 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!\

   

• 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.  

• 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

• 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

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

  Jan 28, 2014 4:15 pm37 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 pm37 views

• 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. 

• 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

• 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)

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

  Oct 16, 2015 11:30 am41 views

  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.

   

• 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.

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

  Jan 9, 2018 2:15 pm43 views

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

  Jan 28, 2014 5:30 pm43 views

  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

  Mar 11, 2016 8:45 am43 views

  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

  May 15, 2019 2:30 pm43 views

• Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship Opportunity

  Oct 7, 2016 9:00 am43 views

  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.

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

  Sep 14, 2016 11:45 am44 views

  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.

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

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• Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes, Deadline 2/23

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  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.

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

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

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  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

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  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.

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

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  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.

• Upcoming Scholarship Info Sessions

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  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. 

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

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

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  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

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  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. 

   

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

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• Undocumented Students and Scholarships, Wed. 10/14

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  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. 

• Generation Google Scholarship, Deadline Mon. 3/3

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  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/ 

• LAS & SAUIC Scholarships – Applications Deadline: March 21

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

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  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)

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