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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

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  • ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Information

    by MEPMar 7, 2025 9:00 am |  1 View

    ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline has been EXTENDED -- AGAIN!

    The Illinois Space Grant Consortium (ILSGC) will award scholarships to outstanding students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines that support NASA’s mission. A total of up to (18) $3,000* scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Funding will be released incumbent upon authorization of funds by NASA. Apply by APRIL 1, 2025.

    More info and application found HERE

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  • Proud to be 1st Generation Series

    by MEPMar 6, 2025 11:30 am |  2  Views


    There are a number of great opportunities available for empowering first generation students available this year. the next upcoming talk is: Finding Your Authentic Voice as a First Generation College Student - Cohosted with Dr. Laura Stengrim, Speakers Workshop (Hybrid) Speakers Workshop

    These events will be held: March 26th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Main Library 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 106 B Conference Room and remotely.  See THIS link to register for and see dates and times of this even and future events!


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  • TRIO Upward Bound Summer Jobs!

    by MEPMar 4, 2025 3:45 pm |  3  Views

    Graduate students and undergraduate students are welcome to apply for both teaching and program assistant positions. Work between 10 and 40 hours per week and earn money transferable experience!

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  • Apply now to the Jump XR Summer Internship

    by MEPMar 4, 2025 3:30 pm |  8  Views


    Jump Simulation Urbana, an entity within Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, invites undergraduate students actively enrolled at the U. of I. to apply to our summer internship. This 10-week opportunity will focus on XR development, art and design, education and professional connections. Students will develop research skills, acquire hands-on experience and be mentored by Illinois faculty throughout the experience. 
    Applications are now open and will close March 31! Apply HERE.

    Program runs June 9–August 15, 8:30 am–5 pm • Monday through Friday • Jump Simulation Center


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  • Internship Program with NCSA

    by MEPFeb 20, 2025 2:30 pm |  3  Views

    The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) has a history of nurturing innovative concepts, and some of the best ideas have come from highly motivated, creative undergraduate students. The Students Pushing INnovation (SPIN) internship program was launched to provide University of Illinois undergraduates with the opportunity to participate in hands-on research and contribute to interdisciplinary projects covering focused research areas in Culture and Society, Earth and Environment, Bioinformatics and Health Sciences, Material and Manufacturing, Data and Computational Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, and Digital Agriculture.

    Applications Due By March 3rd

    Apply HERE

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  • Engineering Ambassadors

    by MEPFeb 20, 2025 2:30 pm |  5  Views


    We are excited to introduce you to the Engineering Ambassadors program, a professional outreach initiative sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Programs in the Grainger College of Engineering.  Our ambassadors connect with K-12 students at local schools, sparking their interest in science and engineering through engaging, hands-on activities. By highlighting the positive impact engineers of diverse backgrounds have on the health, happiness, and safety of our world, we aim to inspire the next generation of problem solvers. Our members learn essential communication skills to reach a wide range of audiences and receive valuable leadership training.

     

    If you are passionate about sharing your love for engineering and making a difference, we encourage you to learn more about the program and apply! Applications are due by March 3rd! Apply here: https://forms.gle/h4mGDaLkpHRWvQ3E6 


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  • ASME Scholarships: 4-Year Baccalaureate and Graduate Students

    by MEPFeb 20, 2025 2:15 pm |  4  Views

    A scholarship is considered by ASME to be a grant made to a student to enable or assist the student in pursuing an educational program in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology at the undergraduate or graduate level. 

    Undergraduate Deadline: 2/24/2025
    Graduate Deadline: 3/3/2025
    More information HERE
    Apply HERE

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  • Research Experience with NCSA

    by MEPFeb 20, 2025 2:15 pm |  2  Views

    Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) The Future of Discovery: Training Students to Build and Apply Open Source Machine Learning Models and Tools (FODOMMaT) program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is seeking students to apply for a 10-week paid summer training experience in machine learning. Successful applicants will work full-time on one of cutting-edge FODOMMaT research projects that develop open-source machine learning models and tools and use them to solve real-world problems. The program will be held on-site at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and REU FoDOMMaT fellows will work in person during Summer 2025. 

    To apply, please visit our website, http://reu.ncsa.illinois.edu,  and click on the “Research Projects” tab to learn about the summer projects, and then click on the “Apply Now!” tab. The applications are due March 15, 2025.

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  • New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NMLEEP)

    by MEPFeb 20, 2025 1:30 pm |  14  Views

    The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NMLEEP) a program tailored to help entrepreneurs bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization through mentorship, business support and the talent and resources of Los Alamos National Laboratory. NM LEEP offers fellows a two-year collaboration to advance their technology with DOE National Laboratory researchers, customized entrepreneurial training, and connections to networks and business resources with potential strategic partners, investors, and customers.
    Deadline May 8, 2025 @11:59PM Mountain Time Zone, Apply HERE

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  • GFX Now Hiring Students for New Student Registration 2025!

    by MEPFeb 18, 2025 2:15 pm |  34  Views

    GFX is now hiring engineering undergraduate students for New Student Registration (NSR) Assistants, Group Leaders, and Student Directors for summer 2025! On-campus and limited online positions are available. NSR student positions support new first-year and transfer students as they connect with fellow incoming students, prepare to meet with an Academic Advisor, and register for the Fall 2025 semester. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for a summer job with some flexibility where they'll be able be a part of a welcoming team and develop their communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. First-year students are welcome to apply!

    For more information and to apply, click HERE

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