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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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  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Over 150 SHPE Scholarships Available - ScholarSHPE

    Feb 7, 2020 3:00 pm10 views

    Sign into SHPEconnect and Apply now!

  • 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

  • ORISE Undergraduate Scholarship Competition

    Nov 6, 2022 8:00 pm10 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.

  • 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 9th at 5pm CST.

  • NV5 Scholarships (NSBE)

    Dec 17, 2021 2:15 pm0 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

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

    Jan 24, 2022 5:45 pm10 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

     

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

    Oct 16, 2023 4:45 pm1 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.

  • 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

  • NIDA Summer Research Internship

    Feb 8, 2019 11:30 am66 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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. 

  • NACME Scholarships Avaialble

    Sep 24, 2020 2:15 pm58 views

    Several NACME Scholarships available for engineering majors!

  • 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 Corporate Scholarship Program

    Oct 19, 2023 8:30 am11 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

     

  • 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.

  • 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

     

  • 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

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

    Jun 1, 2020 11:00 am14 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.

  • Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

    Nov 27, 2018 8:45 pm58 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.

  • 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

  • Illinois Leadership Scholarship

    Apr 2, 2019 2:15 pm125 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

  • 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. 

  • 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 Engineering Summer Camp LEADer

    Mar 14, 2019 12:45 pm7 views

    Are you an Illinois student who loves science, engineering, and mathematics? Are you interested in mentoring the next generation of students, inspiring them to pursue careers in STEM? If so, consider becoming a WYSE Summer Camp LEADer. Illinois Engineering Summer Camps need Lead Counselors, Day and Night Counselors, and Lab Assistants. Camps will run for six weeks, with individual camps running from Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning. You will have the flexibility to choose which weeks you would like to work. This is a paid position open to both undergraduates and graduates. Visit wyse.engineering.illinois.edu/summer‐camps/jobs/ to learn more about the positions available and apply today!

  • Illinois Cyber Security Scholars Program (ICSSP) Information Session

    Feb 20, 2023 12:15 am9 views

    Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

    Would you like to attend UIUC tuition-free? What if you could even get paid to go to school?

    We would like to invite those who are interested in applying to attend the information session on Thursday, March 2, at 5:00 to 6:45 pm in 2405 Siebel Center. Pizza will be provided!

    This NSF-funded CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program provides scholarships to admitted, full-time UIUC students interested in cybersecurity.

    Benefits include:

    Full tuition and fee waiverStipend, allowance, and professional development fundsResearch experience with security expertsExpertise in a growing professional field

    To  learn more, visit: publish.illinois.edu/cybersecurityscholars 

    Applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents.

  • Illinois Club Scholarships: Due date 10/16/2021

    Oct 5, 2021 8:00 am0 views

    Diverse and welcoming, The Illinois Club draws its membership from all areas of the University and the surrounding community. Since 1915, The Illinois Club has provided financial support to worthy undergraduate students. This year, we will be awarding the following scholarships:

    • Humanities and Social Sciences Award of $4,000
    • Engineering and Science Award of $4,000
    • Global Focus Award of $4,000
    • Isabelle Purnell Education Award of $4,000
    • The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $4,500

    General Eligibility You must be an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2022 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2022. A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.

  • Illinois Club Scholarships Available

    Oct 29, 2014 3:15 pm8 views

    Awards totalling over $25,000! Apply here.

  • Illinois Club Scholarships 2022–2023

    Sep 7, 2022 11:45 am349 views

    Since 1915, The Illinois Club has provided financial support to undergraduate students. This year, we will be awarding the following scholarships:

    · Humanities and Social Sciences Award of $4,000

    · Engineering and Science Award of $4,000

    · Global Focus Award of $4,000

    · Isabelle Purnell Education Award of $4,000

    · The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $4,500

    Applications Open: September 6, 2022 Application Deadline: 5 PM, October 15, 2022

    To apply for these scholarships, please complete the application at go.illinois.edu/TICScholarshipApplication

    General Eligibility

    You must be an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2023. A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.

    For more detailed descriptions of each scholarship, please see the attachment. 

  • Illinois Club Scholarships

    Sep 3, 2020 9:30 am0 views

    * 3.0+ GPA
    * 60 credit hours by beginning Spring 2021
    * Graduating no earlier than December 2021
    Application deadline October 17 at 5pm 

  • Illinois Club Scholarships

    Sep 4, 2019 12:30 pm324 views

    Scholarships for any major. 
    Minimum GPA 2.75

    Find out more here

  • Illinois Club Scholarships

    Oct 18, 2013 5:42 pm33 views

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

    • Isabelle Purnell Education Awards - $2,000 each, three to five awards
    • Make-A-Difference Awards - $2,000 each, three to five awards
    • Susan T. Haney Social Work Award - $3,000
    • Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award - $3,400

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

    The Application Deadline is November 1, 5:00PM

    You will be notified via e-mail when your application is received.  In December or January you will be e-mailed again about the status of your application.  If you are a semifinalist you will be interviewed in late January or early February, with notification of all awards occurring shortly thereafter.  Study Abroad student interviews may be Skyped.  The winners will be feted at a Scholarship Awards Brunch in early March.

    Online application can be found here: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/4438931

     

    Helpful hints on supporting documents can be found here: http://theillinoisclub.org/documents/scholarship/2013_SchAppSupportDocs.pdf

  • IDOT Internship Opportunities

    Mar 4, 2021 2:15 pm46 views

    - Internships available through IDOT

    - Able to search for job descriptions/applications for the region that you may be closest to.

    - District 1 is for Chicago-land and District 5 is closest to Champaign county.

    - Applications have varying due dates, from early March to late April

  • HSF Scholarship

    Feb 18, 2022 12:00 pm225 views

    Deadline: March 1, 2022, 5:00 PM PT

    The 2022-2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes in 2 weeks on March 1, 2022, 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 have access to a full range of invaluable 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

  • HOPE Scholarship for the 2023 – 2024 Academic Year

    Jan 24, 2024 2:00 pm9 views

    The Helping Others’ Personal Excellence (HOPE) Scholarship is a student-initiated fee that provides funds for students who demonstrate financial need yet do not otherwise qualify for financial aid.  This scholarship fund—a commitment by students, for students—is intended to help alleviate some of the burdens that come with attaining higher education. 

    Student applicants must identify as one of the following:

    • Undocumented
    • DACA
    • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as listed with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services
    • International from a country experiencing financial strain due to a crisis creating economic instability, political instability, or war

    Click this link for more information and to apply:

    https://isc.illinois.edu/hopescholarship

    The deadline for the HOPE Scholarship is Monday, January 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

  • HOPE Scholarship for FAFSA-Ineligible Students

    Apr 17, 2020 12:45 pm447 views

    Some circumstances that may disqualify students from receiving federal financial aid include legal status, gender-non-conforming identities, and previous misdemeanors. 
    Deadline: May 1, 2020 at 5 pm.

  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Deadlines vary

    Sep 24, 2012 5:30 pm41 views

    Hispanic Scholarship Fund:  HSF.NET

    See Attached flyers for more information.  Marathon Oil Scholarship deadline is October 1, 2012

    Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

    • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
    • Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
    • Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
    • Must plan to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 2012
    • Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.

  • HENAAC Scholarship Application Portal Now Open

    Feb 18, 2016 2:30 pm0 views

    Earn a scholarship award ranging from $500-$10,000. Application deadline: April 30, 2016

  • HENAAC (Hispanic) Scholarship

    Mar 8, 2018 1:30 pm59 views

    All STEM majors
    Minimum 3.0 GPA
    Must be of Hispanic descent or demonstrate strong leadership or service within the Hispanic community

    Scholarships range from $500-$10,000

  • Harry S. Truman Scholarship - for juniors

    Oct 10, 2016 9:15 am0 views

    The National and International Scholarships Program is offering a two-day event about the Harry S. Truman Scholarship which offers $30,000 towards graduate study in public service fields.  Only Juniors are eligible for the award.

    Thursday, Oct. 13 from 3:30-4:30 – Information session & discussion w/ former Truman Scholar.

    Friday, Oct. 14 from 3:30-4:30 – Workshop on how to craft a Truman Application.

    *Both sessions held in the Illini Union Bookstore, 5th Floor, Rm 514.

  • HACU Leader-in-Residence Program Florida Oct. 31 - Nov.2, 2020

    Dec 5, 2019 3:15 pm2 views

    Hispanic Association of College and Universities (HACU) is accepting applications for their Leader-in-Residence program which provides leadership and career development training for undergraduates. Selected students will receive a scholarship including round-trip airfare, lodging, and conference registration. 
    More information | Apply

  • Hack in Place - Hackathon

    Jan 28, 2021 3:00 pm5 views

    Hack in Place is a three-day online national designathon & hackathon for college students interested in learning practical software development skills by solving challenges centered around rebuilding our communities from the COVID pandemic. The hackathon will take place over Zoom from February 5-7.

  • HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation - DEADLINE EXTENDED: Feb. 14th

    Feb 4, 2022 9:00 am15 views

    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

    If you need any further information, you can contact Ms. Neida Cintron, Event Manager at (312) 575-0389 or via e-mail at ncintron@haciaworks.org.

     

  • HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation Application

    Oct 17, 2023 4:00 pm23 views

    The HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation has established an undergraduate scholarship award for Latino students enrolled in a technology, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services industries curriculum at an accredited university.  The Scholarship Committee will be selecting candidates for a monetary award of $5,000 to be used toward college costs.

    To receive the fullest consideration, Scholarship Applications must be either received via email or postmarked by Friday, December 8, 2023.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

    Please see attached PDFs for 2024 College School Application and Checklist for the Scholarship Application.

    Application: https://files.blogs.illinois.edu/files/578/1884927927/219693.pdf

    Checklist: https://files.blogs.illinois.edu/files/578/1884927927/219693.pdf