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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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  • SAGE Corps

    Work abroad with foreign tech startups for 8-12 weeks! Apply today.

  • 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

  • Cornell LSAMP REU

    • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and African American, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, or Native Pacific Islander
    • 3.0+ GPA
    • Must have completed at least 2 semesters of college
    • Must have at least two (2) semesters remaining of undergraduate education at the start of the summer program
    • Note: Participants may not take courses during CU LSAMP REU
      Deadline
      : February 15
  • Summer 2015 Research Program: June 1 - August 7, 2015

    Earn a paid summer research opportunity through the LSAMP research program at Syracuse University. Deadline: March 6, 2015

  • 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Abroad

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) sponsors a competitive Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship for undergraduate students at UIUC who will be conducting research abroad. This initiative provides students with funds designed to subsidize travel and housing costs associated with the research. Application Deadline: February 29, 2016

  • Big Ten Career Expo

    This expo is an opportunity for all Big Ten students and alumni to be introduced to top-tier employers that are interested in hiring for full-time or internship positions within their companies. Register today!

  • Spring Career Fairs

    Engineering Career Fair

    February 9 – 10

    2:00 – 7:00 pm at the Illini Union

     

    Engineering/Founders Startup Career Fair

    February 11

    2:00 – 6:00 pm at the Illini Union

     

    Engineering Employment Expo

    February 18

    10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the ARC

     

    Research Park Corporate Internships and Careers Fair

    March 15

    4:30 pm at the Research Park, 1900 South First Street, Champaign

  • IL-IN ASEE Section Conference - Call for Student Posters

    Submit abstracts to the upcoming Illinois-Indiana ASEE conference for a Poster Presentation. This is a great opportunity to showcase your efforts on a project and gain experience presenting in a professional environment.

  • REU Opportunity at Tennessee Technological University

    Conduct manufacturing related research and experience techno-entrepreneurship.

  • 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

  • Purdue Graduate Diversity Open House

    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.

  • NIU Summer Math College Instructor

    This a part-time position with the Summer Math College with teaching opportunities in Chicago and Naperville for approximately six weeks, Monday thru Thursday. Learn more and apply by February 15, 2016.

  • Spring 2016 Premed Workshops for Engineers

    Do you want to become a doctor? Attend the spring 2016 premed workshops for engineers.

  • Gogo Summer Internship Positions

    Are you passionate about transforming aviation? Take a look at a few summer internships through Gogo.

  • Engineering, Science and Law Internship Program

    Interested in public policy? The Illinois EPA is looking for engineers for a 12-week paid internship which will provide real world engineering experience. 

  • American Society for Engineering Education

    Call for Student Posters! Abstract Due Date: Monday, March 9, 2015

  • Illinois Leadership Program – Imprint

    Register today to develop skills to become a successful leader.

  • Morgan Stanley – The Early Insights Program for Women

    Freshmen and sophomore women: Explore the financial services industry. Application deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2015

  • New Bioimaging REU - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Spend 10 weeks training and performing research in biomedicine! Application deadline: March 15, 2015

  • Undergraduate Research Symposium 2016

    Showcase your research project at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Application deadline: Monday, February 15, 2016 at 11:59pm

  • 2016 Summer Internship at UCSD

    Are you majoring in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geology? Consider a 10 week summer internship at the University of California, San Diego. Application deadline: February 26, 2016

  • AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship

    Open to currently enrolled students working toward a degree in a field of STEM from a group underrepresented in their field of study. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • Cooperative Institute for Climate Science Research Internship Program

    The Cooperative Institute for Climate Science at Princeton University in collaboration with NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) is recruiting both undergraduate and graduate students for 8-10 week research internships in atmospheric, oceanic and earth system science. 

    Applications should be made online at http://jobs.princeton.edu, Requisition #1600034

  • HENAAC Scholarship Application Portal Now Open

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

  • Research Experience for Undergraduates

    Conduct research at Mississippi State University. Applications due by March 1, 2015

  • National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates

    Work on automotive and energy related research projects. Application deadline: March 15, 2015

  • Crawford, Murphy & Tilly , Inc. (CMT)

    Job opening: entry level civil engineer. Apply today.

  • General Atomics Intern Program

    Are you studying Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Systems & Industrial Engineering? General Atomics is looking to fil over 100 summer intern positions.

  • Personalized Scholarship Matching - IOScholarships

    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:

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  • Public Works Engineering Interns

    The City of Champaign seeks qualified candidates for a career opportunity as an Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department. Application deadline: March 13, 2016

  • Minority Institution Research Support Program

    Interested in astrobiology? Application deadline: March 16, 2015

  • Engineering for Social Justice Scholars Program

    Explore the relationship between engineering and social justice and engage in participatory problem-solving to create a more socially and environmentally just society. Application deadline: April 8, 2016.

  • Association of Old Crows (AOC) Educational Foundation (AEF) Scholarship Application

    Earn a $12,500 scholarship! Application deadline: Friday, May 13, 2016

  • Penn State STEM Open House

    Interested in graduate school? Visit Penn State! Application Deadline: September 11, 2015

  • Michigan Engineering Graduate Symposium

    Thinking about graduate school? Attend the Engineering Graduate Symposium at the University of Michigan on Friday, November 11, 2016.

  • Provost's Undergraduate Student Advisory Board – Accepting Applications

    Contribute to campus as a member of the Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board. Application deadline: Friday, September 9, 2016

  • Princeton Engineering Graduate Symposium (PEGS)

    interested in graduate studies at Princeton? Visit during PEGS

  • Fall 2019 i-Program Series Dates

    The Illinois Leadership® Center (ILC) would like to inform you about upcoming free leadership development opportunities to share with your students.

    As the cornerstone initiative of the ILC, I-Programs are designed as six (6) hours seminars (typically on Saturdays) which focus on a particular aspect of leadership practice. Each program is applicable to all academic majors and programs.

  • Ohio State's Prospective Graduate School Open House

    Interested in graduate studies? Attend Ohio State’s graduate programs preview day. Application deadline: Friday, September 18, 2015.

  • Illinois Club Scholarships

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

  • Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program

    Through a one-on-one research experience with their graduate student mentor, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to learn what it means to do research, create knowledge, and produce scholarship.

    Deadline for applications is October 9, 2020 at 11:59pm.

  • Microsoft On-Campus Visits

    Microsoft will be on campus. Come out to be seen and heard!

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Scholarship

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

  • 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

  • GRAD Lab at Northwestern University – October 1

    Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) Lab offers underrepresented students exposure to the benefits of research and technology careers in a highly interactive one-day event.

  • Fall 2016 OMSA Enrichment Activities

    Participate in events sponsored by OMSA. Learn more here

  • SPIN (Students Pushing Innovation) Internship Program

    Work on leading-edge research projects to improve our world with NCSA. Learn more

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

    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.

  • 2017 FOCUS Graduate School Recruitment Weekend

    Attention juniors and seniors - The Georgia Institute of Technology is hosting FOCUS – one of the nation’s premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education. Application deadline: October 31, 2016

  • Harry S. Truman Scholarship - for juniors

    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.