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  • The Mark A. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: 3/10

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

    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/

  • The Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career Success, Due 8/31

    Award of $1500 for any student with a 3.0+ GPA. Applicants are asked to write an 800 word essay about their professional ambitions. No citizenship requirement stated. - Deadline: August 31, website:  http://www.greatclubs.com/scholarship-award-for-career-success.asp

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

  • The Berkeley Prize for Undergraduate Essays in German Studies, Due 2/15/14

    The Berkeley Undergraduate Essay Prize is awarded annually by the Department of German for outstanding unpublished papers written during the previous calendar year by undergraduate students enrolled at a North American university/college. Thus the 2014 prize will consider papers written during 2013 on a broad range of topics in German studies. The winning essays carry a cash award of $500 each and will be considered for publication in the department’s electronic journal TRANSIT (http://german.berkeley.edu/transit ).

    Essays for submission may be written in German or in English; one submission per student. They should be double-spaced, between 3000 and 5000 words in length (including notes and references), and without the student’s name on the paper, since the Awards Committee reads the essays anonymously. A separate cover sheet with the student’s name, title of the paper, address, phone number, and e-address should accompany the submitted essay. The essay may be submitted in hard copy or electronically. The submission deadline is February 15, 2014; winners announced May 2.

    Send to:  Undergraduate Essay Prize, Attn: Nadia Samadi, German Department, University of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-3243, e-address: germanic@berkeley.edu

  • The Anhelo Project Dream Scholarship – Application Deadline: Jan 18

  • The Alma Cruz Zamudio Empowerment Scholarship – Application Deadline: June 4

  • The 10th Circle Student Scholarship, Due 12/01

    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/

  • Summer Housing Scholarships Now Open - Deadline to Apply: April 21

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

    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. 

  • Study human rights, science or public service abroad

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

    Humanity in Action:

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

    Program Dates:  May 24 - June 26, 2016

    Websitehttp://www.humanityinaction.org/programs

    Deadline to apply:  January 7, 2016

    DAAD-Rise Summer Internship Program:

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

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

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

    Deadline:  January 15, 2016

    Rotary International Global Grant:

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

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

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

    For more information, please see attached document.

    Deadline: January 4, 2016

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

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

  • Study Abroad Scholarships and Opportunities (Deadline to apply to Study Abroad: 3/13)

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

  • Study Abroad Scholarship Essay Writing Workshops

  • Student Affairs Scholarships – Applications Deadline: Jan 1

  • Student Affairs Scholarship Announcement

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

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

    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.

  • Spring Scholarship Preview Info Session, 11/12

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

    Thursday, 11/12 at 4:00 pm
    850 University Hall

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

  • Spring Honors College Undergraduate Conference Travel Grants (Rolling Deadline)

  • Spring Honors College Scholarships (Deadlines 4/17 and 4/20)

  • Spring 2020 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students (Deadline to apply: 3/20)

  • Spring 2015 LARES Tuition Award Application, Due Fri., 11/21

    The Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) program is currently soliciting applications for the upcoming Spring 2015 LARES Tuition Award. The goal of this award is to assist LARES students reach their goal of obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Candidates are considered based on merit including academic record and leadership. Priority will be given to students who have not received previous MAP Grant money or other agencies that cover tuition costs. Recipients will receive full or partial tuition  waivers (depending on available funds). This award does not covered university fees. Recipients are required to engage in 15 hours of volunteer work with the LARES program during the term the award is granted. The application must be submitted with all supporting documents to the LARES office (1200 W. Harrison, Suite 2640) on Friday, November 21, 2014 by 5pm.

    More information and applications are available at http://lares.uic.edu/scholarships/.  Questions? Contact Jennifer Juarez at jjuare2@uic.edu

     

  • Spring 2015 Honors College Tuition Waiver Application Available, Due Jan. 1

    Each semester, Honors College students with at least a 3.5 GPA 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 2015 Tuition Waiver application deadline is January 1, 2015. Click HERE to apply!  Contact Sheena Miller with questions at sheena@uic.edu or 312-355-2477.

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

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

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

    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

     

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

    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

  • SMART Scholarships for STEM Fields, Due 12/15

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

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

    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

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

    Why do UIC students love the humanities?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Deadline extended for submissions: February 15, 2016

    Please send submissions to uichumanities@gmail.com

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

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

    For more information:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Science Ambassador Scholarship, Apply by 12/1

    The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity. The ideal candidate will be an ambassador for their field–someone passionate about discovery who shares their excitement with others.

    To apply, submit a video of yourself explaining a topic in science you are passionate about. The videos will be reviewed by a board of fifty women who hold higher degrees and work professionally in science and engineering. Ten video finalists will move onto the next round and submit additional materials.

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

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

    Video applications are due by December 1st, 2015. Finalists will be asked to submit supplemental materials in early 2016.

    Learn more and apply at http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/.  Contact jenn@cardsagainsthumanity.com with questions.

  • Schwarzman Scholars Webinars

    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.

  • Scholarships open to non-citizens and undocumented students

    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!\

     

  • Scholarships, Internships and Opportunities from the Latino Cultural Center

  • Scholarships from the Military Order of the Purple Heart (Application deadline: 3/1)

  • Scholarships for US & International Students – Deadline: 11/3 by 5pm

  • Scholarships for nurses, Italian Americans, students of Italian, general students, etc

    Scholarships are available for Italian Americans and non-Italian Americans from UNICO National: the Largest Italian American Service Organization in the USA. Forms are available from OSSP. Please email ssp@uic.edu to request them.

      http://unico.org/scholarships.asp

     

  • Scholarships for Language Study and Study Abroad

    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.

  • Scholarships for Combat-Wounded Military and their Families – Application Deadline: Jan 26

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

  • Scholarships and You: Funding Your Graduate Education and Your Future, Thurs. 11/20

    Juniors and Seniors: Don’t let financial concerns stop you from pursuing your passion after graduation! The Director of the Office of Special Scholarships Program will show you how you can apply now for post-graduate funding opportunities for further study and work in a wide range of fields. This session is targeted to students who will be graduating in the next year
    or two, but freshmen and sophomores who are thinking ahead are welcome to attend as well!

    Featuring Beth Powers, Director of the Office of Special Scholarships Program

    RSVP by 12pm on November 20, at http://go.uic.edu/ScholarshipsRSVP 

    This workshop is part of the Honors College Fall Professional Development Series.  For a full list of workshops, view the flyer. 

    Questions? Contact Stephanie O'Leary at soleary@uic.edu or 312-413-2260.

  • Scholarship Opportunities through UIC Student Affairs - Deadline to Apply: Tues, Oct 3

  • Scholarship Opportunities through the Office of International Affairs

  • Scholarship for Summer Study in the UK

    Thomas Gale Scholarship for Kenyan and US students

    2 awards available for current undergraduate students ordinarily resident in the US - students will be able to apply for one of our 3 week summer school courses listed here.

    The scholarship is up to the value of £3000, covering;

    TuitionAccommodationFlightsVisa costs

    + a stipend for living costs.

    This is a need based award aimed at students who would not ordinarily be able to afford to come to SOAS Academic Summer School.

    The deadline for applications is March 31st.

    SOAS is part of the University of London and was formerly known as the School of Oriental and African Studies. Their Academic Summer School offers three and five-week courses taught by SOAS' world-renowned academics. Summer School courses are chosen from across the university, and are divided into five themes:

    Culture, Society and Area Studies  Development Studies and EnvironmentFinance, Economics and BusinessLawPolitics

  • Scholarship for Students of Military Families

    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

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

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