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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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  • U. Buffalo BioXFEL Summer Internship Program for Undergraduates

    The National Science Foundation BioXFEL Science and Technology Center is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its tenth annual international conference May 16-18, 2023. Our annual External Advisors Meeting will be held Monday, May 15, 2023.

    The annual International BioXFEL Conference brings together experts in a variety of fields (structural biology, physics, biochemistry, and more) to discuss the most recent advances in structural biology using X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs). The conference features talks by leading scientists in the field, a poster session, as well as networking, and professional development opportunities.

     REGISTER HERE 

  • Uber Career Prep Fellows Program

    This year-long program will consist of five virtual workshops.
    * Enrolled in a 4-year institution or community college transfer to begin at 4-year by Fall 2021
    * Major in CS or closely related field
    * Passion and drive to be successful in the tech industry
    Deadline: Februrary 11, 2021

  • Tutoring/Academic Coaching Positions Available

    Visit OMSA and apply today.

  • Truman Scholarship: An Opportunity for Illini Who Want to Change the World

    The prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship is available to College Juniors who are U.S. citizens with a record of strong academic work, leadership, community service, and commitment to a career in public service.  The scholarship awards $30,000 for use toward a graduate degree in public service fields.  Public service includes government, uniformed services, public interest organizations, non-governmental research or educational organizations, public and private schools, and other non-profit organizations.  Recipients of the scholarship are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation-funded graduate degree program; this is a non-negotiable condition of receiving funding.

    Application Deadline: The campus deadline for submission is November 6, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

    Application Preparation
    If you are interested in applying, please contact the National and International Scholarships Program at topscholars@illinois.edu to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are generally scheduled for 1 hour and can be either in-person or through Zoom meetings.  The scholarships office is located at 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, Floor 5.

    Material Review Policy 
    If you would like your scholarship materials reviewed, those materials must be submitted as email attachments along with a few dates and times you would be available for an appointment no earlier than 2 business days after your submission.

    For more information, visit the university’s website for the National & International Scholarships Program at www.topscholars.illinois.edu.

  • Truman Scholarship

     The Truman Foundation identifies aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development – when they are college juniors – and recognize and reward their commitments to careers in public service. Although certainly accomplished, many are still largely untested. Yet when you look at what the now more than 3,300 Truman Scholars have achieved, our risk-taking is paying off. 

    Application deadline: February 7, 2023

  • TRIO Upward Bound Summer Jobs!

    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!

  • Transportation and Highway Engineering Conference

    Civil Engineers - Network with potential employers in the industry at T.H.E. Conference held February 27 & 28, 2018. Register now!

    Contact Megan Everette to learn about sponsorship opportunities

  • Transition from blogspot to this blog

    Please note that we will start to use this blog to communicate MEP announcements.  The former blog:  http://mep411.blogspot.com/ will no longer be supported.


    Thanks,

     

    --Dean Favila

  • The Windy City AOC Scholarship Award Program

    The Windy City Association of Old Crows (WC-AOC) is extending their scholarship deadline to November 30th. This scholarship is open to Chicago-area college students in STEM and with an interest in National Defense. 

    For more information on submitting your application visit this link

  • The Washington Center Federal Diversity Internship Initiative

    Earn a fully funded, paid internship with a federal agency! Application deadline: November 18 (for the spring semester) or January 15 (for the summer term).

  • The Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program

    The Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $8,000 to female students studying computer science, computer engineering, Web design, or another IT-related field. To be considered, you must: * Be a female college student entering your senior year of college in fall 2010. * Be enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States. * Be pursuing a major in computer science, computer engineering, Web design, or another IT-related discipline. * Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. * Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguardwomenintechnology/

  • The Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley Information Technology for Sustainability (SUPERB ITS) Research Experience at UC Berkeley: June 10 August 9, 2013; Application Deadline: January 31, 2013

     

    This 9 week research experience is aimed at rising juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA (upward trending) who have completed some upper division course work in electrical engineering and computer science.  Students must be US citizens or permanent residents.  The goal of the program is to introduce and encourage graduate study.   Research will be conducted with faculty and will focus on computer science in the context of information technology for sustainability.  Additional information can be found at www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Programs/ugrad/superb/superb.html .  The online application is located at www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Programs/ugrad/superb/superbapp/application.shtml.  Contact Tiffany Reardon with all inquiries: treardon@berkeley.edu or 510-642-2357.

     

  • The Organization of Latinos at Exelon (OLE) Scholarship Application

    Earn a $2,000 scholarship! Application deadline: Monday, May 11 at 5:00pm CST.

  • The NSF-funded Materials REU at the University of California, Irvine

    The NSF-funded Materials REU at the University of California, Irvine, is an 8-week, fully funded, summer research program with a focus on the design, synthesis, and characterization of new materials with novel functionalities for energy, healthcare, aerospace, and environmental sustainability.

    The program is intended for rising junior and senior undergraduates who are interested in attending graduate school in a STEM field. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply.

    Program dates: June 25 – August 18, 2023

    Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023

    APPLY ONLINE: https://ccam.uci.edu/education-and-outreach/materials-reu/

    QUESTIONS? Contact us at aerao@uci.edu

  • The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF), Jan. 20, 2010 deadline

    A 10-Week Summer Internship Program Opportunities for Women and Minority Students The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) is an Internship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy to provide opportunities to women and under-represented minority students who are pursuing academic majors related to the Fossil Energy mission.

  • The Law Degree for STEM Majors at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law will be recruiting at the Illinois Graduate School Fair in the Illini Ballroom on Wednesday, October 19, for our Master of Science in Law (MSL). This one-year graduate program is a great option to help STEM students expand their career options and we would appreciate it if you could share this email with your Engineering students.

  • The Illinois Club Scholarships

    The Illinois Club provides scholarships to outstanding students in the areas of global studies, humanities and social sciences, science and engineering, education, and art.  Eligible students are undergraduates at UIUC who will have earned at least 60 credit hours by the Spring 2024 semester and expect to graduate no earlier than December 2024.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 is also expected.

    The application deadline is 5:00 p.m., October 14, 2023.

    More information is available on The Illinois Club Scholarship page at this link:

    https://theillinoisclub.org/scholarship.php

     

  • The Illinois Club Scholarships

    Over $25,000 in Scholarships

    Are you an undergraduate with at least a 2.75 GPA?

    • Will you have at least 60 hours of credit by the end ofthe Fall 2017 semester?

    • Do you graduate no earlier then December 2018?

    Then you may qualify for one of our scholarships.

    More information and an application can be found at www.theillinoisclub.org/scholarship.php

    Application deadline is October 15

  • The idea of clustering classes

    When students "cluster" in courses, they simply sign up for the same sections for select courses. By doing so, they know that they will have the same academic experience with others that they are familiar with. I would like to encourage MEP students to do this so that we can provide academic support whenever possible. It is easier when students have a common experience. If you would like to cluster with other MEP students, please post a reply stating what class(es) and section(s) you're signing up for. If it is a special section (e.g., merit, honors, etc), please say so. Lets focus on math and science courses, but feel free to post any classes you want others to consider signing up for.

  • The Hoeft Technology & Management Program Info Sessions 11/28 & 11/30

    The Hoeft Technology & Management (T&M) Program bridges the gap between traditional engineering and business education. Attend one of the information sessions to find out more!

  • The Hoeft Technology & Management Program Info Sessions

    The Hoeft Technology & Management Program Info Sessions

    The Hoeft Technology & Management (T&M) Program bridges the gap between traditional engineering and business education by offering a unique curriculum to a select group of highly qualified business and engineering undergraduates. The T&M Program is a joint venture between the College of Business and the College of Engineering and works closely with its corporate affiliate partners to groom the best and the brightest students to be tomorrow's leaders.

    Tuesday, Nov. 15th, 5-6 p.m., 1320 DCL Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 5-6 p.m., 2043 BIF

    Who? Business and engineering majors planning to graduate any time from May 2019 to December 2020

    Questions? Email tech-mgmt@illinois.edu 

     

    Interested students are encouraged to “like” the T&M page on Facebook

  • The Hoeft Technology & Management Program

    Learn more at the info sessions.

  • The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar Program

    Every year, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants.  HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training.

    The HSF Scholar Program Application Deadline Is February 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m., Central Time.

    Apply now at this link:

    https://www.hsf.net/sign-up/

  • THE HACIA Scholarship Foundation is Currently Accepting Applications 2023

    The HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation has established an undergraduate scholarship award for or Hispanic students enrolled in an accredited university or college institution in curriculums.  The Scholarship Committee will be selecting candidates for a monetary award of $5,000 to be used toward college costs.  Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and enrolled in an Engineering, Building and Construction Technology or Architectural curriculum.  Applications will be subject to verification.  Inaccurate information may be cause for disqualification.

    To receive the fullest consideration, Scholarship Applications must be either via email or postmarked by Friday, November 18, 2022.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

    https://www.haciaworks.org/the-hacia-scholarship-foundation-is-currently-accepting-applications-2023/

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  • The HACIA Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications through January 20, 2023

    The HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation has established an undergraduate scholarship award for Hispanic students enrolled in an accredited university or college institution in curriculums related to the construction, architectural, or engineering fields of study.  Applicants should either reside in the Chicagoland area or attend a local Chicagoland area university.

    Since they have received a low number of applications for this year, the foundation has  extended the deadline to FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023.

    If interested, apply at this link:

    https://www.haciaworks.org/the-hacia-scholarship-foundation-is-currently-accepting-applications-2023/

    Applicants can contact Neida Cintron, Event Manager/Assistant to Executive Director, at ncintron@haciaworks.org.

  • The Grainger College of Engineering Undergraduate Aid

    Don't forget, one of the best place to find grants, scholarships, and financial aid is on The Grainger College of Engineering's own website!

    Click HERE to explore your options!

  • The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for women, Feb. 1, 2010 deadline

    The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Anita Borg and her efforts to encourage women to pursue careers in computer science and technology. The scholarship is offered in the United States. Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be eligible: * be a female student entering her senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2010-2011 academic year at a university in the United States; * be enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2010-2011 academic year; * maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in your current program. Link below

  • The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program

    Application process begins in August - Deadline is January 15, 2014!

    Funded by a $1.6 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, GMS was established in 1999, as a twenty year commitment, to provide greater access and opportunity to higher education for outstanding students from underrepresented backgrounds (1,000 selected each year; 20,000 in 20 year commitment). 

     

  • The ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship

    Participate in this mentoring program and earn a $1,000 educational grant Application deadline: April 15

  • The ECS Winter Job Shadow Program

    Explore potential career opportunities. Register today!

  • The Cornell University 2013 Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Summer Undergraduate Research Program: June 3 - August 9, 2013; Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

    This 10 week research program is designed for students who have completed at least two semesters of college by the start of the Summer Research Program; have at least two semesters remaining of their undergraduate education at the start of the program; have a 3.0 GPA or better; are African American, Hispanic/Latino (a), American Indian/Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; and are US citizens or permanent residents.  Students will conduct and present research under the auspices of a Cornell Engineering faculty research mentor whose goal is to help the student gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation.  Please visit www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/lsamp.cfm for more information and to apply.  Inquiries can be made to Jami Joyner at dpeng@cornell.edu or 607-255-6403.

  • The Clarkson McNair Scholars Program: Summer Research

    Clarkson McNair summer program. Applications are closing on January 21st

    Dates of this years program are May 23 - July 29 2022

    This is a great opportunity for students to be paid for a 10 weeks summer research experience with a focus on getting to graduate school...all in beautiful Northern New York.

    For more information go to www.clarkson.edu/McNair or email Debbie ~ dgshipp@clarkson.edu.    

    Note - Clarkson's McNair program does allow students from different institutions to participate.

  • The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) Internship Programs at UC Berkeley, MIT, and Stanford: June 9 - August 10, 2013; Application Deadline is February 1, 2013

    This 9 week internship is aimed at rising sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors who are engineering and physical science majors with a 3.25 GPA or better and an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in science and engineering. Students must be US citizens or permanent residents. This opportunity will provide real-world experience working with E3S researchers in the development of materials and devices for ultra-low energy electronics (www.e3s-center.org/research/). E3S strongly encourages students from historically under-represented groups in science and engineering to apply. Program details and the online application can be found at www.e3s-center.org/E3SREU2013.html. Please contact Sharnnia Artis at e3sprograms@e3s-center.org or 510-664-4467 with questions or for more information.

     

  • The Career Center Job Search Work Group

    Graduating or recently graduated and still looking for work? The Career Center offers drop in support, both in person and online, No appointment needed! Also, you can join the Career Job Search Work Group — This Summer May 27- July 30!

    For more information got to careercenter.illinois.edu

  • Texas A&M – Trajectories Toward Graduate School

    Sophomores and juniors in engineering are encouraged to apply to the Trajectories Toward Graduate School at Texas A&M. Application deadline: October 17

  • Texas A&M 2015 Graduate Expo

    Are you interested in doctoral programs within engineering or computer science? Visit November 1-2, 2015. Applicaiton deadline: September 23

  • Technical Research and Development Intern 2023 (Paid)

    The paid Summer Internship Program is an opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a full-time BNSF employee. As an intern at BNSF, you’ll be given real-life, impactful assignments that will put your skills and education into practice. Your summer project will combine classroom experience and real-life business situations to provide value-added work to BNSF. 

    The program is designed to identify students BNSF hires as full-time Management Trainees after graduation. During your summer internship, you will get the chance to network with peers, our Business Resource Groups, and Senior Leaders throughout the BNSF network.  

    Anticipated Start Date: June 2023  Number of Positions: 1  Salary Range: $4,000 per month 

    APPLY EARLY AS THIS JOB MAY BE FILLED AT ANY TIME. 

  • TAMU College of Engineering - Trajectories Toward Graduate School

    We want to invite you to nominate your top Junior and/or Senior student (s) to be a part of Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering Trajectories Toward Graduate School (TTGS) Program. This two-day event, November 8th-10th, is designed to encourage competitive undergraduate underrepresented ethnic minority students to learn about our graduate programs as well as encourage them to consider pursuing a graduate degree with us. As defined by Texas A&M's College of Engineering, these are students who identify themselves as African American, Hispanic, or Native American.

    This event will provide students the opportunity to:

    learn about the application process

    talk to our current graduate students, professors, and advisors

    participate in campus and departmental tours of engineering labs

    learn about the benefits of furthering their education through graduate school

    learn about ways to pay for graduate school

    Application Timeline:

    September 25 — Student Application deadline

    October 3 — Decisions made

    October 9 — Applicants confirm attendance

    Program dates — November 8 - 10

  • Syracuse University Summer LSAMP

    The Syracuse University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Program is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate scholars with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest. Student scholars have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week period under the direction of a faculty research mentor at Syracuse University.

    Freshmen completing two semesters of college are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.80 or better 

    Application Deadline: February 22, 2019

    Notification of acceptance: March 30, 2019

    Send completed applications to: Lee PomeroySyracuse University LSAMP404 Bowne HallSyracuse, NY 13244 lsamp@syr.edu

     

  • Syracuse University LSAMP Research Program

    Application Deadline: March 1, 2023

    Eligable Majors: Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering (Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical), Information Sciences, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Nutrition Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Systems Science

    The Syracuse University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Program is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate scholars with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest. Student scholars have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week period under the direction of a faculty research mentor at Syracuse University.

    Through this program, scholars will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. The SU LSAMP research program was developed to aid in the retention of historically underrepresented groups in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

    The 2023 Summer REU program will be June 5-August 11.

    APPLY TO SUMMER REU

     

  • Syracuse University Interactive Biomaterials REU

    Interested in research on biomaterials? Earn a $5,400 scholarship and university housing.

  • Syracuse LSAMP Summer Research

    -Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
    -Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.80 or better
    -Have completed at least two semesters of college
    -Participants may NOT take courses during the summer program
    Deadline: March 10, 2021

  • Suratt Scholarship

    The Anne Elizabeth Suratt Memorial Scholarship Fund is designated for juniors, seniors or fifth year undergraduates. Applicants must be of junior, senior or fifth year status in the Fall 2018 semester. Preference is also given to students with demonstrated financial need. In addition, students must demonstrate vision, perseverance and enthusiasm for his/her chosen field. This application and all supporting materials must be received or postmarked by the EXTENDED deadline of March 8, 2019.

    http://publish.illinois.edu/morrill-engineering/2019/03/08/suartt-scholarship/

    Questions about scholarships? Contact: Christine Edwards; 217-300-3898

  • SUPERB-ITS REU at UC Berkeley

    UC Berkeley's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences is proud to offer our SUPERB-ITS: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology for Sustainability, pending renewal from the National Science Foundation.

    We are targeting high-potential rising juniors and seniors who have a strong interest in graduate studyand who are either socio-economically disadvantaged, low-income, first-generation college students, or have limited access to undergraduate research in their undergraduate institution. Over half of the EECS faculty have mentored SUPERB students during the past twenty summers and we are proud of the achievements of these students. One of them is now a faculty member here at UC Berkeley. A very high percentage of former SUPERB students have earned graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

    As a participant in this program, students will be eligible for a graduate school application fee waiver to our Berkeley graduate school programs.

    SUPERB-ITS  June 8 - August 9, 2014. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2014.

  • Summer Undergraduate Research or Internship Experience in Acoustics

    The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) will be running a 12-week PAID summer undergraduate research program for students interested in the area of Acoustics.  This intensive summer program in acoustics is designed for underrepresented undergraduate students from across the country.  The program will emphasize training, mentoring, research, and preparing students for graduate studies and careers in acoustics.

    Visit Summer Undergraduate Research or Internship Experience in Acoustics (acousticalsociety.org) or contact Kay Hatlestad at kay.hatlestad@trane.com for more information.

    Students may apply at this link:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg7RFJN7CKVqDCZ-85hnaxmTPQ-foKrJmvObpnLPxDLvj8TA/viewform

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 5, 2024.  Notifications will be sent by February 2024.

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) 2016

    Earn paid undergraduate research experience at the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Learn more and apply by January 10, 2016.

  • Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science Program (SURE) at Georgia Tech

    SURE is a 10-week residential summer research program offered at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. The program focuses on rising juniors andseniors who are interested in attending graduate school in a STEM field. Students from under-represented minority groups and women are highly encouraged to apply.

    • Housing, meals, and travel expenses are provided, plus a $5,000 stipend

    • Advisement and mentoring by Georgia Tech graduate students and faculty.

    An opportunity to find out more about research and life at Georgia Tech!

    May 20 – July 27, 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science Program(SURE) at Georgia Tech.

    Applications Open: December 1, 2017.

    Deadline for applications: March 1, 2018.

    For more information, contact us at sure@ece.gatech.edu

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - Abroad

    Conduct research abroad with SURF. Deadline: 01/30/2015

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

    Are you interested in a paid Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Computational Nanotechnology at Purdue University? Apply today! Apply by March 10, 2016

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

    Earn up to $2,500 for research at the U of I.