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  • Bailey Scholarship for Cause-Driven Leaders (AY 2022-2023) - apply by Feb. 28

    Feb 16, 2022 10:30 am by Eunji HoScholarship Opportunities

    Award Description

    Undergraduate Awards

    The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $3000 awards ($1500/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action.

    Leadership Awards

    The Bailey Leadership Awards are $5000 awards ($2500/semester) given each year to four exceptional upcoming seniors who have made a demonstrated impact on the University of Illinois campus during their initial three years on campus in one or more of the following areas: Social Justice, Environment, Interfaith Cooperation, and Global Engagement. Students who have previously received a Bailey Scholarship and will graduate during the upcoming year may still apply, but a Bailey Leadership award and Bailey Scholarship cannot both be received in the same academic year.

    Eligibility/Qualifications

    All undergraduate students who will be enrolled at UIUC throughout the upcoming term are eligible to apply for an award of $3000. Students who have previously received an award may reapply for the scholarship each year but must demonstrate a continued commitment to service and/or activism, academic achievement, and personal development. All undergraduate students who will graduate during the upcoming academic year are automatically considered for the leadership award.  You do not need to fill out a separate application.

    Decision Criteria

    • Qualified applicants will demonstrate positive impact as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action;
    • Qualified applicants will demonstrate awareness and critical thought about the pressing issues facing the world today;
    • Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered.

    Application Timeline

    November 7 - Applications for Fall 2022/Spring 2023 open online
    February 28 - Application submission deadline
    March 5 - Reference letter submission deadline
    May 7 - Applicants notified of decisions

    Application Requirements

    The Bailey Scholarship for Cause-Driven Leaders Scholarship application consists of six sections: Community Involvement, Financial Information, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Academic Information, Demographic Information, and Additional Information.

    In addition to providing information about your academic and community activities, you must provide the following supporting documents.

    • Community Involvement Resume - You will be asked to upload a current resume. Your resume should include volunteer and involvement activities for both campus and the general community. Examples of this type of resume,  can be found below in the Resources for Applicants section.
    • Letter(s) of Recommendation - You must submit at least one letter of recommendation to be considered for a Bailey Scholarship.  In addition, applicants have the option to submit a second recommendation letters.  Applicants who will graduate during the 2022-23 term and would like to be considered for the Bailey Leadership award are especially encouraged to submit two letters of recommendation.  All letters of recommendation must be submitted by March 5, 2022.
    • University of Illinois Financial Aid Award Letter: Upload your University of Illinois Financial Aid award letter (if available) for the scholarship term (2022-2023). If you have not received your award letter for the upcoming term, you may upload last year's letter or contact bailey@universityymca.org for an alternative.
    • Academic Transcript or Academic History 
      • If you are a current U of I student, please submit your academic history report. You can obtain your academic history report by logging into the Enterprise Student Self Service. Please save your academic history as a PDF and then upload to the application.
      • INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL/TRANSFER STUDENTS: - If you are a graduating high school senior or a transfer student, contact your school's guidance or advising office for assistance obtaining your official transcript. You may choose to upload your transcript below OR you may mail it to the Y. If you choose to mail your transcript, please send it to University YMCA, ATTN: Bailey Scholarship, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820. You may also email a copy to bailey@universityymca.org. Your application will not be processed until your transcript is received.

    Program Requirements

    All first-time undergraduate scholars must participate in a minimum of 2 leadership workshops or retreats and two enrichment events during each semester.  These activities may be from a pre-approved list or may be arranged with approval of the Bailey Scholarship Director. Virtual participation in leadership and enrichment activities is allowed.

    For a full list of pre-approved leadership and enrichment activities click here >>>

    All returning scholarship recipients and leadership award recipients are required to plan and present a skill-based workshop on a topic of their choosing.   To prepare you, you are required to  attend two training workshops during the fall semester on “Developing Workshop Curriculum” and “Communications and Workshop Planning.

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