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• Pat Tillman Scholarship - Accepting Applications until March 1st, 2017

  Feb 10, 2017 2:45 pm92 views

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

  Jan 30, 2017 5:15 pm130 views

• Nominations for the Chancellor’s Student Service & Leadership Awards (CSSLA), Due Feb 10, 2017

  Jan 30, 2017 4:15 pm196 views

  Nominations for the Chancellor’s Student Service & Leadership Awards (CSSLA) are due by February 10, 2017

  Please visit the 2017 Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards (CSSLA) site to nominate outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who have given their time and talent to campus community service. Presented awards include:

  Chancellor’s Student Service Award (for volunteer service) The Chancellor’s Student Service Award (CSSA) honors students who have made an outstanding contribution to the University through service to campus and the UIC community. Student nominees must have dedicated a significant amount of time, effort, and creativity to one or more campus- or community-based service project(s). Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students must: enrolled during the academic year in which the award is received; be in good academic standing (with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5); have volunteered in a campus and/or community service organization; and have made significant, unpaid contributions to their organization.

  Nominators should list specifics about the student’s contribution to the campus and/or community and highlight any leadership positions/offices held by the nominee. Approximately 400 UIC students receive this award each year.

  Eugertha Bates Memorial Award (for humanitarian commitment) The Eugertha Bates Memorial Award (EBMA) honors a student whose volunteer activities in a campus or community setting demonstrate an outstanding degree of caring dedication, selfless commitment, and a truly exceptional humanitarian contribution to the needs of others. Nominations for this award must include a detailed description of the uniqueness and significance of the nominee’s humanitarian service and the impact on the campus/community through his/her episodic or ongoing service.

  Jane Addams Distinguished Service Award(for creativity/innovation/length of service) The Jane Addams Distinguished Service Award honors students whose volunteer activity substantially addresses a distinct need in the community along with inspiring others to engage in volunteer service. Individual recipients must have been involved in the creation of a new project or service to address such a need, and must demonstrate the highest level of dedication and selfless commitment to volunteer service. Nominators should list specifics about the student’s contribution to the campus and/or community.

  Activities Honorary Society For the fifth year in a row, new members will be inducted into the Activities Honorary Society (AHS) during the Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards Ceremony in April. AHS recognizes no more than 15 exemplary students each year for their demonstrated student leadership. Founded in 1950 by student leaders at the University of Illinois Undergraduate Division at Navy Pier, AHS is one of two traditions remaining from the original campus.

   

  The various awards will be presented to invited recipients at the 45th Annual Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards Ceremony, scheduled for the evening of Thursday, April 20, 2017, in the Illinois Room of Student Center East. Recipients will be recognized individually throughout the program and their nominator will be invited to attend.For additional information, visit us online, send an email, or call us at the contact information below.

  sldvs.uic.edu

  sldvs@uic.edu

  312-996-4500

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

  Jan 30, 2017 4:00 pm105 views

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

  How to Enter:

  Tell us about a travel experience unlike any other

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

  Requirements:

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

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

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

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

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

  Grand Prize: 

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

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

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

• Opportunity for University of Illinois Students - The Horizons Fellowship

  Jan 23, 2017 8:45 am3 views

  The Horizons Fellowship The Horizons Fellowship supports 10 outstanding university students in their pursuit to become leaders in technology. The program provides immersive software engineering and web/mobile development courses geared towards high-achieving college students. Students need not have a computer science background! Our curriculum, developed by ex-Salesforce and Optimizely engineers alongside PhDs in computer science, is designed to teach students how to build web, mobile, and desktop applications. We have 4-month semester programs and 3-month summer programs in cities across the U.S.

• HCAB Scholarship Applications, Due Fri. 2/3

  Jan 17, 2017 4:30 pm119 views

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

• Maurice Prize Award Competition

  Jan 11, 2017 12:15 pm374 views

  Dear UIC Students, Faculty, and Staff:

  UIC Student Affairs is pleased to announce the annual Maurice Prize Competition. The competition is intended to foster innovation, creativity, originality, ingenuity and resourcefulness among undergraduate students at the University of Illinois at Chicago. These elements are achieved through students undertaking projects of their own choosing and executing a strategy to address their issue while applying their own knowledge, creative use of resources, and the ability to work with others to find solutions.

  The individual winner or team demonstrating the deepest learning and problem solving receives a $5,000.00 award. For more information about the Maurice Prize Competition, eligibility details, and to obtain the Letter of Intent to participate in the competition, students must login on the UIC SnAP, campus-wide scholarship management system atuic.academicworks.com.

  Interested students are also encouraged to attend one of two informational sessions in the Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services office located at 750 S. Halsted St., Room 389:

  Friday, January 13, 2017, 2:00-3:00pm

  OR

  Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 3:00-4:00pm

  Please feel free to send questions directly to me at longsa@uic.edu.

  Sincerely,

  Spencer Long

  Chair, Maurice Prize Competition Evaluation Committee

• NSEP Boren Scholarships for studying languages abroad, Apply by 1/15

  Jan 11, 2017 12:00 pm86 views

  Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.Boren Scholars represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.  Click on the post for more information.

• Fearless Scholarship, Apply by 1/7

  Jan 4, 2017 8:45 am73 views

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

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

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

  SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 7, 2017

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

  NOTE:

  Application details are in the following attachments   

  Late applications will not be accepted.

  Personal interviews may be requested for finalists.

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

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

  Dec 14, 2016 3:45 pm25 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.

• 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!\

   

• Lists of summer research and internship opportunities

  Dec 14, 2016 12:30 pm210 views

  Winter break is the perfect time to work on applications for summer research and internship opportunities, study abroad programs, or scholarship opportunities. Here's some resources you can use to get started:

  Office of Undergraduate Research: OUR Research and Internship Opportunities Catalog

  Resources for finding summer opportunities from the Honors College: https://blogs.uofi.uic.edu/files/1516/439911/99018.docx 

  Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities (Gap Year) Guide from the Office of Special Scholarship Programs: https://ossp.uic.edu/scholarships/gap-year/ 

   

• Honors College Spring 2017 Tuition Waiver, Apply by 12/12

  Dec 9, 2016 8:00 am425 views

  Each semester, Honors College students with a UIC GPA of at least 3.5 are eligible to compete for a limited number of tuition waivers offered by the Honors College. Students are awarded these waivers based on a combination of merit and need. The Spring 2017 Tuition Waiver application deadline is December 12, 2016. The application is available through UIC SnAP at uic.academicworks.com.  Contact Eliza Callahan at eycas@uic.edu with questions.

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

  Dec 1, 2016 8:15 am75 views

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

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

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

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

   

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  Crafting Perfect Personal Statements Workshop, Wed. 11/30

  Nov 28, 2016 2:15 pm137 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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

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

  Nov 23, 2016 3:45 pm51 views

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

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

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

• The Science Ambassador Scholarship

  Nov 23, 2016 12:45 pm128 views

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

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

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

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

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

• USAID Payne Fellowship Application Announcement: Oct. 1, 2016- Jan. 20, 2017

  Nov 14, 2016 9:15 am16 views

  The Payne Fellowship is now open!!!

  The application can be found at www.paynefellows.org and will remain open until January 20, 2017.

  The Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship seeks to prepare young people for careers in international development as Foreign Service Officers in USAID.  USAID has expanded the program, which selected three fellows in 2013, and will offer up to ten fellowships in 2017.  We would like to ask for your support in our outreach and recruiting for the upcoming cohort of Payne Fellows.  Attached is a program flyer, annual newsletter, and document with tips to help them prepare a competitive application for you to share with any interested candidates.  If you would like hard copies of these material, please do not hesitate to email our office and we will gladly send physical copies of this promotional material.  The best way for potential applicants to learn more about the programs is through our website at www.paynefellows.org.  They can also feel free to contact us directly by e-mail (paynefellows.org) or phone (202-806-5952).  We are pleased to answer any questions. 

  The Payne Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $94,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships in Washington D.C. and at USAID missions overseas, and provides professional development and support activities leading to employment in USAID.  Fellows may use the fellowship to attend a two-year master's program in a U.S. institution to study an area of relevance to the USAID Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, agriculture, environmental sciences, health, business administration, economics, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program.  At the end of the two-year fellowship, Fellows enter the USAID Foreign Service.  The Payne Fellowship encourages the application of members of minority groups who have historically been underrepresented in international development careers and those with financial need.  Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start graduate school in the fall of the year they apply, have GPAs of at least 3.2 and be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes applications from those with any undergraduate major. 

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  The 10th Circle Student Scholarship, Due 12/01

  Nov 11, 2016 3:45 pm132 views

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

• 2016-2017 WLRC/CAN Tuition Award

  Nov 11, 2016 8:30 am86 views

  We are pleased to announce that financial awards towards tuition* are being awarded for undergraduate study at UIC for the Spring 2017 academic semester.  We at the Women’s Leadership and Resource Center/Campus Advocacy Network want to recognize students that have made significant contributions to the movement against domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the UIC campus and/or Chicago community or who have triumphed over personal experiences within these areas. The goal of this award is to support women in their educational pursuits who have a great deal of financial need that is not being met by financial aid or loans. 

  We invite you to apply and to be considered for this tuition award.  A student must meet the following qualifications:

  Must be a full time undergraduate degree seeking student who meets the requirements of UIC’s SAP policy. Please visit http://www.uic.edu/depts/financialaid/sap_policy.shtml for the details of this policy.Must not have completed their degree requirements for graduation or already have earned a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be continuing UIC undergraduate students who have attended UIC for at least one semester.Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must qualify for Illinois resident tuition.Must complete the 2016-2017 FAFSA and have financial need as determined by the FAFSA.Applicants should have demonstrated both leadership and involvement in the movement against domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the UIC campus and/or Chicago community or have had personal experiences within these areas.

  If you are interested in applying, please visit https://wlrc.uic.edu/2016-2017-wlrc-tuition-award/ and complete the application.  The deadline is Friday, November 18, 2016. 

  * This award can only be applied towards tuition costs, excluding fees. For out-of-state students, the maximum tuition award will only cover the amount equivalent to in-state tuition.  The student will be responsible for the remaining balance.

• LARES Tuition Award Spring 2017 deadline is November 11th

  Nov 7, 2016 8:30 am129 views

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

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

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

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

  Criteria

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

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

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

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

  *Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.

  *See application for additional requirements and instructions.

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

• 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

• Critical Languages Scholarship, Apply by 11/16

  Nov 4, 2016 10:30 am70 views

  The CLS deadline is Nov. 16, 2016.

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

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

  WHAT IS THE CLS?

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

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

   

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

  No Previous Study Required  

  Azerbaijani

  Bangla

  Hindi

  Indonesian

  Korean

  Punjabi

  Swahili

  Turkish

  Urdu

  One Year of Previous Study Required

  Arabic

  Persian

  Two Years of Previous Study Required 

  Chinese

  Japanese

  Russian

  PROGRAM BENEFITS

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

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

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

  PROGRAM STRUCTURE

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

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

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

  Oct 24, 2016 5:00 pm49 views

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

   

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

  Oct 24, 2016 2:30 pm65 views

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

  About the Fellowship

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

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

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

  Benefits of Participation

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

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

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

• Fitness Writing Scholarship

  Oct 17, 2016 9:30 am146 views

  Garage Gym Planner is awarding a scholarship of $3000 to deserving candidates which will help them cover the academic costs for the future.

  Words are a powerful medium and we understand that they are more important than ever when you consider good and effective content is what separates our website from the rest of our competitors.

  To participate, we require you to come up with content that is factual, offers value and thoroughly researched.

  The subject would be "The Impact of Technology on Physical Health of Teens Today." 3 winners will each receive a scholarship of $1000 which will be sent in their name to their respective colleges and universities.

  You can find additional info on this page: http://garagegymplanner.com/scholarship/

• APIASF AANAPISI Scholarship Due 10/31

  Oct 14, 2016 8:15 am107 views

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

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

  More about the APIASF AANAPISI Schoalrship :

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

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

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

  Are the first in their families to attend college;

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

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

• 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.

• Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award for an Outstanding Senior

  Oct 5, 2016 8:30 am212 views

  UIC nominates one outstanding senior each year for the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate award. One student will be selected and honored in Springfield on Saturday, November 12. According to Academy materials, "In the spirit of Lincoln, Student Laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities."

  The application deadline is Monday, October 10, 2016.

  Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  -Graduating in December 2016 or May of 2017

  To apply:

  -Please access the application at https://uic.academicworks.com/opportunities/2386/applications/new

  -You must submit AT LEAST ONE AND UP TO EIGHT REFERENCES. You will submit their names and email addresses in the online application.  

  -You may nominate yourself or a faculty or staff member may nominate you. In both cases you must fill in the online application.

   

  Strong candidates tend to possess the following criteria:

  -Involved in curricular and extra-curricular activities

  -Have a record of leadership

  -Made a contribution to UIC as an undergraduate

  -Strong academic record (no minimum GPA)

  The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate receives the following:

  * The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Medallion

  * A certificate of achievement, and

  * The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award in the amount of $1,000s

  Questions? Please contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu or ssp@uic.edu

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

  Oct 5, 2016 8:30 am83 views

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

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

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

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

• Ethics Essay Competition / Scholarship Opportunity, Due Mon. 10/3

  Sep 28, 2016 2:00 pm404 views

  Four awards of up to $3000 are available to students with a demonstrated interest in questions of value and meaning in contemporary life. To qualify, students must be full-time with a 3.0 GPA in any UIC undergraduate college. The application will consist of a letter of recommendation from a current UIC faculty member; a transcript; and an essay that demonstrates an ability to think carefully and write clearly about perennial questions. This award is administered by the Honors College but is open to all full-time undergraduates. Deadline for submissions is October 3rd. The scholarship application can be accessed at https://uic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3812. Please contact the dean of the Honors College at rkeen01@uic.edu for more information.

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

  Sep 26, 2016 9:00 am132 views

  If you are interested in a career in research, you may want to consider the Goldwater and NSF scholarships. Sophomores and juniors interested in career in science, math or engineering research, should explore the Goldwater Scholarship (https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/) ; and if you are planning on entering graduate school in in math, science engineering or ANY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES you should consider applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (http://www.nsfgrfp.org/).  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs (ssp@uic.edu) can provide assistance with the application process for both of these awards and others.

  How can you learn more?

  Attend an information session on these and other awards on Tuesday, September 27 at 12pm in 2650 UH.

  What is the Goldwater Scholarship?

  The Goldwater is a $7500 award for sophomores and juniors committed to earning PhDs or MD/PhDs in math, science or engineering. Students apply as undergraduates and the money must be used toward the following year(s)of undergraduate study. 

  What makes a good Goldwater Scholar?

  -very strong grades (3.8 or higher)

  -research experience

  -a commitment to a career in research

  What is the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program?

  The NSFGRFP is a 3 year graduate fellowship that offers partial tuition support and a $30,000 stipend to students pursuing research-based graduate degrees in math, science, engineering and most of the social sciences. Applied fields such as medicine, law, pharmacy, clinical psychology are not eligible. National NSFGRFP deadlines range between October 24 and November 3, depending on field of study.

  What makes a good NSF candidate?

  -a commitment to a graduate degree program

  -research experience

  -strong academic performance

  Students who are unable to attend the sessions or want to know more about the application process should review the application requirements online and contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

• 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. 

• 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.

• Rangel Int’l Affairs Graduate Fellowship Application Deadline Fast Approaching 9/19

  Sep 12, 2016 8:45 am10 views

  The application for the Rangel Graduate Fellowship application deadline is quickly approaching! The 2017 Rangel Fellowship application closes Monday, September 19th at 11:59PM EST.

   

  About the Fellowship

  The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $95,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies, and provides mentorship and professional development support. Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year master's programs in U.S. institutions to study an area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, public administration, economics, or business administration. Upon successful completion of the two-year fellowship and Foreign Service entry requirements, Fellows join the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates planning to start two-year graduate programs in fall 2017 must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and must be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials can be found at www.rangelprogram.org.

  The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University.     

  Questions?  Interested in applying? Contact Beth Powers in the Office of Special Scholarship Programs at bpowers@uic.edu. 

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship, Due Fri. 9/9

  Sep 7, 2016 3:30 pm95 views

  The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is accepting applications from current Junior and Senior Undergraduate students for the Undergraduate UIC Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship. The award is $2,000 for the 2016-2017 academic year. 

  Information about the scholarship and the online application is available through UIC SnAP, the campus-wide scholarship management system. Students must login at uic.academicworks.com and complete the general application before addressing criteria specific to this opportunity.

  The application deadline is Friday, September 9. If you have any questions about this scholarship or the application process, please contact Kara Holloway at (312) 996-7140 or ovcsa@uic.edu.

• 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.

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

  Aug 31, 2016 6:00 am106 views

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

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

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

  Aug 29, 2016 9:45 am80 views

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

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

  Aug 26, 2016 5:45 pm56 views

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

   

  Friday, August 26, 12-1; 2550 UH

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session

  OR

  Monday, August 29, 2-3, BH 121

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session

   

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

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

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

• Honors College Fall 2016 Tuition Waiver, Applications Due 8/24

  Aug 22, 2016 9:30 am542 views

  Application for upper-classmen: Each semester, Honors College students with a UIC GPA of at least 3.5 are eligible to compete for a limited number of tuition waivers offered by the Honors College. Students are awarded these waivers based on a combination of merit and need. The Fall 2016 Tuition Waiver application deadline is August 24, 2016. Visit https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/7230669 to apply

  Application for first-year students: For the first time the Honors College is proud to be able to offer a limited number of tuition waivers to incoming first year students. These scholarships are valued at up to full in-state tuition plus tuition differential (if applicable) for the Fall 2016 semester. Fees are not included in this award. Students are selected for these waivers based on a combination of merit and financial need. The waivers are specifically designed to assist students who may not receive sufficient financial aid through FAFSA. The Fall 2016 Tuition Waiver application deadline is August 24, 2016. Visit https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/5384765 to apply.

  Contact Eliza Callahan at eycas@uic.edu with questions.

• Schwarzman Scholars Webinars

  Aug 18, 2016 3:30 pm21 views

  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.

• Summer 2017 Diversity Fellowship for 4-week study in London

  Jul 26, 2016 10:45 am292 views

  The Study Abroad Office is proud to announce this new fellowship offered through our academic consortium partner The Council for International Educational Exchange [CIEE] and the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions.

  The fellowship will cover 100 percent of program fees and travel costs to study abroad for 4 weeks in London during the summer of 2017.

  Eligibility

  Open to all UIC students who:

  -are Pell eligible

  -demonstrate high academic achievement

   

  Course/credit

  Intercultural Communication and Leadership; 3 credits

   

  Application deadline is September 15th. For more information see the attachments below. 

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

  Jul 13, 2016 3:15 pm61 views

  2017-2018 Application Cycle – OPEN!!!

  UIC Deadline: September 9, 2016

  Final deadline: October 11, 2016

  What you need to know now:

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

  Webinars:

  July 7: Fulbright Clinton Public Policy Fellowship Introduction

  July 19: Applications in the Arts: Portfolio Information Session

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

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

  July 27: Meet Fulbright- National Geographic Alumni

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

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

  *NEW*Award Spotlight: Netherlands ETA (10)  

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

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

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

  Arts Applicants:

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

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

  Beth Powers

  Director, Office of Special Scholarship Programs

  ossp.uic.edu

  bpowers@uic.edu

   

• Columbia University's Bioethics Essay Contest

  Jun 14, 2016 8:30 am194 views

  Calling all undergraduates! Have something to say about BIOETHICS?

  Submit an original, 1,500-word opinion-editorial focusing on a current bioethical issue of your choice that falls within one of the following categories:

  $350

  Amazon gift card for the winning submission on CLINICAL ETHICS

  $350

  Amazon gift card for the winning submission on REPRODUCTIVE ETHICS

  $350

  Amazon gift card for the winning submission on GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN BIOETHICS

  Submit your essay here: 

  voicesinbioethics.org/submissions

  Submit by: June 30th, 2016

  Winners announced: August 15th, 2016

• OSSP: Fulbright Week!

  Apr 13, 2016 5:45 pm574 views

  Fulbright Week!

  Join the Office of Special Scholarship Programs for a week of informative Fulbright sessions. Fulbright offers students the opportunity to study/research or teach English abroad. Students at all levels can attend any session.

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session
  Monday, April 11th, 12pm-1 in UH 850

  Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships Information Session
  Tuesday, April 12th, 12pm-1, in UH 850

  Panel of Past Fulbright Winners, Q & A session
  Wednesday, April 13th, 12pm-1 in UH 2550 (UPDATE)

  Thursday, April 14th, 4pm-5 in BH 114
  Fulbright Student Award Graduate College

  Can't make it to any of the sessions? No Worries! Just contact ssp@uic.edu for help with your Fulbright application!

• LARES Tuition Award, Apply by Fri. 4/15

  Apr 11, 2016 9:00 am147 views

  Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) program is currently soliciting applications for the Fall 2016 LARES Tuition Award. The goal for this award is to assist LARES students in obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Candidates are considered based on merit and leadership. Recipients may receive full or partial tuition waivers, depending on funds available.

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

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

  The application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the LARES office (1200 W. Harrison, Suite 2640) by 4/15/16 by 5pm.

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

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

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

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

  *Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.

  *See application for additional requirements and instructions.

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

   

• Riddle Prize for Outstanding Graduating Seniors, Due Mon. 4/4

  Apr 1, 2016 9:00 am169 views

  RIDDLE PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATING SENIORS:  DUE MONDAY, APRIL 4

  The Donald and Leah Riddle Prize is awarded each year at Commencement to an outstanding graduating senior regardless of major field. Graduates from Summer 2015, Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 are eligible to apply. The award is based on academic excellence and leadership. The winner receives a bronze medallion and a $1,000 cash prize. The Riddle Prize is made each year in recognition of the former UIC Chancellor Donald Riddle and his wife Leah and honors the Riddles’ contribution to the campus.

  Click here to access the application for the Riddle Prize.

• SAUIC Scholarship Awards for UIC students Deadline of April 1

  Mar 30, 2016 8:30 am990 views

  The Scholarship Association for UIC (SAUIC) has opened the applications for the following awards. The deadline for all awards is April 1. Students should apply for as many awards as they are eligible for. Most awards will be paid out over two semesters in Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. Click on the post for more details.  Please direct all questions to ssp@uic.edu