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• Illinois for Illinois (I4I) & International Programs and Studies (IPS) Scholarships

  Dec 8, 2014 1:15 pm1 views

  Now accepting I4I and IPS scholarships. Deadline: 02/18/2015

• Illinois LAtino Council on Higher Education

  Feb 14, 2019 2:45 pm14 views

  The Illinois LAtino Council on Higher Education is accepting applications for two scholarships: The Dr. Arias Scholarship Award for Writing and the ILACHE Scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 8th, 2019, All scholarship recipients will be recognized during the 2019 ILACHE Conference on April 19th in Chicago, Illinois. 

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  Illinois Leadership Scholarship

  Apr 2, 2019 2:15 pm127 views

  Stan Sutherland is a LAS graduate (Class of 1968) who created a scholarship for LAS students who have been involved with the ILC. Those involved in the Illinois Leadership Center and enrolled in the College of LAS are encouraged to apply. Deadline: April 12

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  ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Information

  Jan 24, 2025 11:00 am27 views

  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 February 1, 2025.
  
  More info and application found HERE

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  ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Information

  Feb 7, 2025 10:30 am10 views

  ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline has been EXTENDED!

  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 March 1, 2025.
  
  More info and application found HERE

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  ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Information

  Mar 7, 2025 9:00 am12 views

  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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  IURA

  Apr 12, 2019 12:00 pm26 views

  The IURA program is a collaborative cohort of accomplished and experienced students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ambassadors are responsible for promoting undergraduate research on the UIUC campus and helping the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) to develop and maintain student-focused programs that represent UIUC’s diverse array of disciplines. Deadline for Applications: April 23, 2019 at 11:59pm

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  Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

  Nov 27, 2018 8:45 pm72 views

  Students who demonstrate financial need and come from an underrepresented group will be eligible to receive a renewable $10,000 Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship. If you are a Freshman/sophomore undergraduate students with a 3.0 or above GPA you are encouraged to learn more about this opportunity here.

• Lost your summer internship? Check out this opportunity from AT&T!

  Jun 1, 2020 11:00 am15 views

  The AT&T College Recruiting team will be hosting the AT&T Summer Learning Academy, a self-paced online learning “externship” certificate program, designed to support college students who do not have an internship this summer.

• LSAMP REU at Cornell

  Feb 8, 2019 11:45 am25 views

  Sophomores and Juniors
  GPA 3.0 or higher
  2 Letters of Recommendation
  Deadline: February 15

• Make-A-Difference Scholarships

  Oct 24, 2012 1:15 pm41 views

  The Illinois Club is now accepting scholarship applications online for next year. The awards offered are:

  • Make-A-Difference Awards - $2,000 each, three to five awards
  • Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award - $3,600
  • Susan T. Haney Social Work Award - $3,000
  • Isabelle Purnell Education Awards - $2,000 each, three to five awards

  You will be considered for all awards for which you are eligible.

  The Application Deadline is November 1, 11:59PM

   

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  MERGE 2019

  Mar 13, 2019 10:15 am7 views

  Minority Juniors and Seniors interested in graduate school are encouraged to apply to MERGE 2019. The program dates are September 26-28, taking place at our very own UIUC campus. Deadline for all required materials is on August 9, 2019.

• Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates

  Sep 17, 2013 12:00 pm25 views

  $1,000.00 scholarship to be awarded.  

  Minimum criteria:

  a.  GPA of 3.0 or higher

  b.  Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning,finance, or logistics

  c.  Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

  d.  Applicants for the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship must specifically address the issue of leadership on their personal statement.

  Applications must be returned to your local chapter no later than November 4, 2013

   

• Multicultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education (MERGE)

  Sep 14, 2020 10:30 am13 views

  MERGE participants are eligible for an application fee waiver when applying to a Grainger Engineering graduate program and are automatically awarded $700 of professional development funds if they matriculate in a Grainger Engineering graduate program.

  Applications are due on September 21, 2020.

  To learn more, join us for the virtual 2020 Multicultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education (MERGE) Event on October 16, 2020, 2-5 pm Central Time. During this event, you will learn about applying to graduate school, funding your studies, and becoming a successful researcher. You will also hear from current students, faculty, and graduate programs staff, and will be able to engage in live Q&A sessions. Following the event, there will be additional opportunities to virtually visit with your program of interest.

• NACME Corporate Scholarship Program

  Oct 19, 2023 8:30 am36 views

  The NACME Corporate Scholars Program offers a one-time $5000 tuition scholarship coupled with a paid summer internship.  

  Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply: 

  • United States Citizen or Permanent Resident and an Underrepresented Minority (URM) 
  • Enrolled full time and/or a full-time matriculating student at a NACME partner university 
  • Majoring in Engineering and/or Computer Science fields
  • Students meeting the above criteria who are NOT currently a NACME Scholar ARE eligible to apply. 
  • Current NACME Scholars are also eligible to apply. 

  Apply now at this link:

  https://www.nacme.org/scholarships

  Application Deadlines:

  • November 15, 2023, Priority Consideration
  • Rolling Deadlines – Check each scholarship.

• NACME Grant for Fall Semester

  Aug 2, 2018 10:00 am8 views

  Successful applicants will receive a $5,000 grant toward a project in Green Technology.
  *NACME Scholar  
  *Rising Junior or Senior
  Deadline: August 10, 2018

• NACME Scholarships Avaialble

  Sep 24, 2020 2:15 pm59 views

  Several NACME Scholarships available for engineering majors!

• NACM: Live Virtual Presentation by Marachel Knight

  Feb 15, 2021 9:30 am24 views

  This will be a live virtual presentation held Thursday, February 25th at 4:30pm (ET) / 3:30pm (CT) / 1:30pm (PT). Please click here to register.
  *Note: NACME Scholars are required to participate in a minimum of 5 virtual events throughout the academic year. 

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Scholarship

  Sep 21, 2016 4:15 pm0 views

  Earn up to $9,500 and paid summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the US. Application deadline: January 31, 2017

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  NCSA REU-INCLUSION

  Mar 8, 2019 12:15 pm4 views

  National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is seeking students to apply for a 10-week paid summer software-in-research training program. Successful applicants will work full-time on one of socially-impactful INCLUSION research projects that develop and use open source software.  Applications must be submitted by March 18, 2019 to receive full consideration. Program session: May 20 – July 26, 2019

• NIDA Summer Research Internship

  Feb 8, 2019 11:30 am67 views

  The internship may include laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, formal courses, participation in lab meetings, patient interviews, manuscript preparation and literature reviews.

  More Information and Application

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  NNSA PATH Scholarship 2025

  Jan 9, 2025 11:00 am11 views

  The Program Award for Technical and Higher-Education (PATH), sponsored by National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), offers scholarships to students from Minority Serving Institutions pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)-discipline that supports the critical needs of the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). The NSE has a wide array of critical needs that range from technical expertise and skilled trades to STEM research. Important research areas include nuclear security, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, engineering, and energy systems.
  Deadline: February 15, 2025
  Apply Here: APPLY

  Scholarship: 
  Scholarships will begin on September 1st and will end on May 31st, regardless of a student's academic calendar.
  One or two-year certificate/degree: $4, 500/year for up to 2 years
  Four-year undergraduate degree: $10,000/year for up to 4 years
  Graduate degree: $20,000/year up to 2 years

   

• NOAA Student Scholarship

  Nov 7, 2012 5:45 pm48 views

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships (includes internships) to students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; and computer and information sciences.

  Application Deadline: January 31, 2013

• NSBE’s 2023 Fall Scholarship cycle is now open!

  Oct 16, 2023 4:45 pm2 views

  The National Society of Black Engineers’ 2023 Fall Scholarship cycle is now open!

  To apply for scholarships or to learn more, go to nsbe.smapply.io.

  To view and apply for scholarships, you must renew your NSBE membership for the year and have a verified GPA in your membership profile.

  The deadline to apply for Fall Scholarships is January 5, 2024, at 10:59 p.m.

  For scholarship questions, or if you experience problems accessing scholarships, please email scholarships@nsbe.org.

• NSF Engineering Research Center for Advanced Technologies for Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio)

  Jan 24, 2022 5:45 pm12 views

  The Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio), an NSF Engineering Research Center, is excited to announce its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)!

  The ATP-Bio REU is a 10-week research internship targeting STEM students nationwide, including community college students, who have not participated in prior research. Students will spend their summer doing exciting, cutting edge research to help “stop biological time” and radically extend the ability to bank and transport cells, aquatic embryos, tissue, skin, whole organs, microphysiological systems (“organs-on-a-chip”), and even whole organisms through a team approach to build advanced biopreservation technologies. ATP-Bio REU students will work at the University of Minnesota (UMN) or Mass General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA. Lodging and travel will be provided, along with a stipend.

  ATP-Bio aims to enhance the diversity of future scientific communities; we strongly encourage applications from underserved, underrepresented, and underresourced groups.

  For more information about our program: https://www.atp-bio-education.org/atpbio-reu-program

  Application: https://www.nsfetap.org/award/9/opportunity/7

  Deadline: Feburary 28, 2022

  For questions, please contact Stephanie Schroader at atp-bio-pgmgr@umn.edu

   

• NV5 Scholarships (NSBE)

  Dec 17, 2021 2:15 pm1 views

  $5,000 Scholarships available for those who meet the following criteria:

  • 2.85+ GPA
  • CEE, EE, ISE, MechSE
  • Junior or Senior
  • US Citizen
    Deadline: January 7

• OLE Scholarship for Latino Students- Due Friday, May 9th

  Apr 21, 2014 2:15 pm607 views

  The Organization of Latinos at Exelon (OLE) is an Employee Resource Group within the Exelon family of companies.  The OLE Scholarship was established with specific goals in mind: to help students gain access into post-secondary education, help students stay in their respective institutions, and help students pursue their dreams. 

  Deadline for the applications is Friday, May 9^th at 5pm CST.
  

• ORISE Undergraduate Scholarship Competition

  Nov 6, 2022 8:00 pm11 views

  Deadline: Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

  ORISE is hosting a research-based challenge for undergraduate students! Thechallenge is for students to develop an infographic to communicate the current leading ways toremove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Thorough submissions will include research on at leastfour current carbon dioxide removal methods, as well as research on new developments in carbondioxide removal. Your infographic could win you a $5,000 scholarship! The deadline for thiscompetition is Wednesday, November 30, 2022, and winners will be announced in late December.

  For complete details, please visit https://orise.orau.gov/resources/stem/scholarships.html.I

  f you have any questions, contact STEMEd@orau.org.

• ORISE virtual career fair to feature fellowship opportunities with the CDC and HHS

  Oct 3, 2022 4:30 am4 views

  Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Tuesday,Oct. 11, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair highlighting fellowship opportunities with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)!

  Sign Up

• Over 150 SHPE Scholarships Available - ScholarSHPE

  Feb 7, 2020 3:00 pm10 views

  Sign into SHPEconnect and Apply now!

• Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

  Jan 28, 2021 3:00 pm2 views

  * Undergraduate students in any major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming
  * Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State
  * Must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2021 or later
  * U.S. students from groups traditionally under-represented in STEM, including women, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, first- generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply 

  Deadline: Februrary 15

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  Penn State Virtual Graduate Open House

  Nov 19, 2020 4:45 pm4 views

  Virtual graduate open house for the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics and the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional on Tuesday December 1, 2020.

• Personalized Scholarship Matching - IOScholarships

  Feb 28, 2022 7:30 pm0 views

  ioscholarships.com offers  thousands of curated scholarships and financial education resources for Hispanic American, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and Asian Pacific Islander students:

  Your debt-free education, our commitment.

  By taking five-minutes to tell us about yourself, our proprietary scholarship matching algorithm is able to match you with personalized scholarship results.

  Your privacy, our priority.

  We treat your data as if it was our own. We don't share, sell, or distribute your personal information with third parties.

  Your diverse background is valuable.

  Help pay for your college expenses with the right scholarship for you based on your diverse background. The more you apply, the better the chances to win scholarships!

• PG&E scholarship - Build a better California

  Jan 18, 2018 12:15 pm3 views

  $1,000-$10,000 Scholarship available for Californians here!

  Accepting submissions from December 1, 2017-February 5, 2018.

• Prospanica Scholarship

  May 6, 2019 9:15 am29 views

  Multiple scholarships available ranging from $2K-$5K

  • US citizen, legal permanent resident, DACA recipient
  • Hispanic/Latino heritage
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Sophomore+
    Deadline: May 27
    Apply now

• Purdue Graduate Diversity Open House

  Feb 3, 2021 10:15 am0 views

  Register for this interactive series of workshops February 24, 2021 12:00pm-5:00pm (EST) 

  * Receive a Purdue Graduate School application fee waiver for attending.

• Purdue Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

  Feb 3, 2023 8:30 pm33 views

  The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a pathway to graduate education at Purdue University. This program is designed to provide equal access and opportunities to underrepresented and diverse students by preparing students for Graduate School by offering eight-weeks intensive research experiences, and graduate school resources that contributes to student's professional and academic growth.

  The 2023 SROP Application Portal is currently open. Applications will be accepted until February 11, 2023.  Letters of recommendation are due by March 1, 2023. Offer letters will be sent throughout March 2023. Contact SROP@purdue.edu with questions.

• PwC Summer Leadership Programs for CS and CompE Students

  Jan 28, 2021 4:00 pm15 views

  PwC has two Summer Leadership Programs: PwC's Career Preview and  Start Internship. 

• Reminder - 2023 HSF Scholar Application Deadline Is February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT

  Jan 25, 2023 12:30 pm227 views

  Reminder - The 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network. 

  • Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
  • HSF Scholars are a part of an unrivaled group of 25,000+ Scholars from 50 states, and more than 1,200 institutions, who make up the current HSF Scholar network
  • HSF Scholars have access to a network of over 65,000 HSF Alumni. HSF Alumni are leaders in their professions, communities, and the nation; many now serve as HSF mentors, career coaches, and volunteers
  • HSF Scholars have access to a full range of Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training. Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
  • HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium
  • Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners
  • Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students.
  • Deadline: February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT

• Research Support Grant (RSG)

  Mar 8, 2021 3:30 pm7 views

  Deadline for applications is March 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

  - Provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms)

  - Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other costs

  - Will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus

  - Want recipients to be able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields

• Samvid Scholarship Info Session

  Feb 20, 2023 12:30 am9 views

  When: Feb 24, 2023   3:00 - 4:00 pm   

  Who: Graduating seniors pursuing a MD, MBA, JD, MPP, MPH, EdD, or MS/MA in social sciences or STEM fields

  Whether you've already applied to graduate programs or not, you may want to look into the Samvid Scholarship, which provides up to $100,000 for two years of graduate study leading to one of the following degrees: MD, MBA, JD, MPP, MPH, EdD, or MS/MA in social sciences or STEM fields. This award can fund graduate studies at any US university. US citizens and DACA recipients are eligible to apply. 

  Join the National and International Scholarships Program for an informational session on this scholarship where we review eligibility requirements, application components, and tips for prospective applicants.

  Samvid Scholarship Information Session:

  When: Feb 24, 2023   3:00 - 4:00 pm   Where: 514 IUB (Bookstore building; entrance nearest Coble Hall) 

  We hope you'll join us! 

  Please direct any questions to topscholars@illinois.edu.

• Sandia National Labs Scholarship Opportunity

  Nov 15, 2017 4:30 pm105 views

  Critical Skills Master's Program

  Sandia's Critical Skills Master's Program (CSMP) is a special, entry-level hiring program, which provides new or recent technical bachelor's degree candidates the opportunity to pursue a fully funded Masters of Science degree. The CSMP program is designed to attract talent pursuing key disciplines aligned with Sandia's national security mission, including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity and Electrical Engineering. Learn more about CSMP.

  Master's Fellowship Program

  Exceptional candidates with bachelor's degrees can receive fully funded master's of science degrees through Sandia's Master's Fellowship Program. Successful applicants will become full-time Sandia employees. After working at Sandia for at least two months, participants will enter graduate school full-time, while receiving benefits and stipends from Sandia. Participants are guaranteed job placement at Sandia after receiving their master's degrees. Learn more about MFP.

  CMSP: http://www.sandia.gov/careers/special_programs/critical_skills_program.html

  MFP: http://www.sandia.gov/careers/special_programs/masters_fellowships_program.html

  http://www.sandia.gov/careers/special_programs/_assets/documents/MFP_SandiaLabs_Flyer.pdf

  http://www.sandia.gov/careers/special_programs/_assets/documents/CSMP_SandiaLabs_Flyer.pdf

   

• Scholarship for STEM Master's Degree at Cambridge

  Sep 4, 2019 12:45 pm14 views

  Are you a STEM student interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree at Cambridge University? The National and International Scholarships Program is offering an informational event about the Churchill Scholarship on Friday, September 13th.  

• Scholarship Guide for African American Students

  Feb 2, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

  This guide also offers great advice on winning scholarships, including tips from scholarship program guru Deshundra Walker, from Thurgood Marshall College.

• Scholarship Opportunities for STEM Majors

  Feb 7, 2013 9:30 am61 views

  Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States, majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematical field of study? Are you interested in earning a full scholarship, monthly stipend, and a guaranteed job after graduation serving as an Officer in the U.S. Army? Well look no further because the Army ROTC Department has the perfect scholarship for you! Army ROTC is one of the Nation’s premier Leadership Development programs and as such, the Army is seeking STEM majors who have thought about becoming Army Officers.  If you have ever thought about serving your country in the Army, full tuition scholarships are available if you meet the minimum requirements! 

• Scholarships

  Apr 3, 2020 10:45 am126 views

  Inside are links to various scholarships from ISAC, MALDEF, HSF, SHPE: GMIS, and MPower Financing. Apply today!

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  Scholarships for Continuing Students

  Jan 30, 2025 2:15 pm26 views

  Scholarships for Continuing Students opens on Saturday, February 1st to March 11th. 
  
  Information sessions available:
  Feb 5th: 4:00 - 4:45 in Room 433, 
  Feb 12th: 5:00 - 5:45 in Room 429. 
  Drop-In Q&A:
  Feb 18th: 4:00 - 4:45 in Room 433
   Feb 19th: 5:00 - 5:45 in Room 429 

  Apply HERE

• Scholarships for Continuing Students

  Feb 8, 2023 10:30 am9 views

  Application will open February 14, 2023.

  All engineering majors welcome to apply!*

  Information sessions 12/16-12/17 Grainger Engineering Library Room 433

  The Grainger College of Engineering awarded over 300 applicants scholarships for the academic year 2022-2023 through Scholarships for Continuing Students. Grainger Engineering scholars earned scholarships from $500 to $10,000 based upon the strength of their application. There are 4 types of scholarships which include named scholarships, corporate scholarships, unrestricted scholarships, and scholarships set up for specific student organizations. Scholarships are for one academic year, unless otherwise noted on your scholarship notification.

  https://grainger.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate/aid/scholarships-for-continuing-students

  Recommender’s webform will open February 14, 2023 with a deadline of March 6, 2023.

• Seeking Applicants for Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Program

  Nov 29, 2021 1:00 pm5 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is looking for motivated and personable undergraduate students who are excited to introduce and support peers through the Illinois research experience. Please encourage your experienced student researchers to become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador and help other students along their research journeys.  This is a paid position with a stipend of $360 per semester (workload is, on average, 2-3 hours per week). 
  The deadline to apply is December 10, 2021 at 11:59pm.

• Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

  Sep 17, 2013 11:30 am20 views

  $2,000.00 scholarship to be awarded.  

  Minimum criteria:

  a.  GPA of 3.0 or higher

  b.  Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning,finance, or logistics

  c.  Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

  Applications must be returned to your local chapter no later than November 4, 2013