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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.

That time of year again!

GCOE Scholarships for Continuing Students Application Opens SOON!

Application Info Sessions at the Grainger Library

• February 3rd – 5:00 to 6:00 – Room 429
• February 5th – 4:00 to 5:00 – Room 429
• February 11th – 5:30 to 6:30 – Room 433
• February 12th – 4:30 to 5:30 – Room 429 Drop-In Q&A

These sessions are also open to staff who would like to learn more. Please contact Tina Miller and let her know which session you plan on attending. If asked to be a recommender, please be gracious with your time.  

 The application opens on February 1st.

The student should provide the URL for the webform, their full name, UIN, and NetID. 

The IAFSM Young Professionals Committee (Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management) is offering opportunities for students interested in floodplain management and related topics to attend the upcoming IAFSM Annual Conference on March 11-12th in Champaign, IL. 

The Young Professionals Group is offering several student scholarships to cover conference fees and hotel stays. As the field of floodplain management is quite interdisciplinary, successful scholarship applicants may come from any of the following degree paths:

Civil Engineering - Agricultural & Biological Engineering - Climatology - Ecology - Environmental Sciences - Emergency Response Management - Floodplain Management - GIS Technologies & Mapping - Hydrology - Public Policy - Political Sciences - Urban Planning - Wetland Science.

The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate interest in stormwater, floodplain management, or related topics. More information about the scholarship can be found in the attached flyer, or through the link to the short application form provided below. The deadline for applying is February 8th, 2025. Decision notifications will be provided to all applicants by February 18th, 2025.

Link to apply to conference scholarship:          https://tinyurl.com/iafsmstudents2026

Students who wish to guarantee their place at the conference can register directly on the website (illinoisfloods.org) at a discounted student rate. Winning students who previously registered will be reimbursed. Registration is not required to apply for the scholarship, and registration status will not be considered during winner selection. 

Please contact Alana Rosenbaum, the Young Professionals Chair, at arosenbaum@baxterwoodman.com with questions about this scholarship or IAFSM Young Professionals. 

About IAFSM: IAFSM is the local chapter of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). IAFSM is a diverse professional society made up of engineers, scientists, and floodplain professionals who promote safe floodplain management, flood infrastructure, and flood policy. IAFSM strives to promote interest in floodplain and stormwater management; facilitate cooperation among various local, federal, and state agencies; and encourage innovative and effective approaches to managing floodplain and stormwater systems. For more information, visit our website  www.illinoisfloods.org.

The 2026 HSF Scholar Program application is now open and closes on Sunday, February 15, 2026, 2:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.

 Share This Opportunity!

 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 assisting Scholars with internships and full-time job opportunities
• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the National Leadership Conference, STEM Summit, Finance Conference, and Sports, Media, & Entertainment Summit
• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
• Eligibility to participate in HSF’s Fund A Scholar Program, a public-facing platform that allows individuals to donate directly to HSF Scholars through HSF
• 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 are awarded directly to students

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 2:00 PM PT 

Please see attachment for application details

Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)

Inviting students to apply for a scholarship from the HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation. The deadline to apply is February 6, 2026.

About the HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation:

The Foundation was established to expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in construction and related fields. Through scholarships, educational programming, and industry engagement, HACIA is committed to supporting the next generation of diverse leaders who will help shape the future of our built environment.

Our scholarship recipients are invited to attend HACIA’s 46th Annual Banquet at the Chicago Hilton to accept their awards. This year’s attendees included Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and many of the most influential business leaders and public officials from across the city and state.

For more details about HACIA’s Scholarship Foundation, please feel free to contact me by email at ncintron@haciaworks.org or at 773-343-9621.

www.haciaworks.org

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Announcing that the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS) program is now accepting applications for its next cohort!

This prestigious scholarship is designed for undergraduate students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields that align with EM’s research and operational needs.

Deadline: December 12, 2025 | 11:59 PM EST
Application Link: EM STARS Application

The EM STARS program provides undergraduate students at MSIs with opportunities to engage in research and operations in critical STEM areas, including:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Deactivation & Decommissioning
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• Soil & Groundwater
• Tank Waste

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
• Be 18 years of age by June 1, 2026.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited MSI during the 2025–2026 academic year.
• Have completed at least two years toward an undergraduate degree and be graduating no earlier than Spring 2027.
• Be pursuing a STEM degree that supports EM research and operations.

For detailed eligibility requirements, visit the opportunity announcement.

How to Apply

Complete application details and required materials can be found at the EM STARS Application .

Hey college students at Minority Serving Institutions! Are you looking for a program that supports your education, gives you hands-on experience, and sets you up for an amazing career? Check out the EM STARS program!

 This isn't just any scholarship; it's a launchpad! EM STARS provides up to two years of financial support while you work toward your undergraduate degree - and if you decide to pursue a master’s degree, we’ll support you for up to two more years. While you're studying, you'll get hands-on experience through awesome internships with our Environmental Management (EM) team at one of our sites. You'll get to see how we tackle big challenges, learn what we do, and gain real-world skills that connect directly to your studies.

 Why should I apply?

You will receive:

•    Financial support for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree for up to two years and two additional years for students choosing to pursue a master’s degree

•    Paid summer internships under the guidance of an accomplished mentor at EM headquarter offices, field offices, and DOE national laboratories

•    Opportunities to engage with the EM community (e.g., EM field sites, contractors, stakeholders) and other STARS Scholars

•    Academic and career guidance

•    Continued engagement with EM after graduation through employment opportunities or postgraduate appointments 

Financial Support

•    Tuition: $36,000/academic year (Amount is based on expected average cost. The tuition allowance may be higher based on student’s actual tuition costs.)

•    Stipend: $32,000/academic year

•    Education Allowance: $5,000/scholarship year

•    Summer Internship: 10-week internship

o    Stipend: $750/week

o    Housing Allowance: up to $700/week based on assigned location (If relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location)

o    Local Transportation: $50/week   

o    Inbound/Outbound: $1,000 to be paid as a lump-sum with the first stipend payment (If relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location.

Application Deadline

12/12/2025 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Information Session:

•    Friday, November 7 from 12-1pm ET (register here)

Application Workshops:

•    Thursday, November 13 from 2-3pm ET (register here)

•    Friday, December 5 from 2-3pm ET (register here)

 Questions

Please email the EM STARS team at EM_STARS@orise.orau.gov or visit our website at: https://orise.orau.gov/em-stars/

The InFLOW (Introducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water) program is aimed at students from underrepresented minority groups interested in water industry careers. It covers hotel accommodations, registration, and networking at the annual Illinois Wastewater Professionals Conference (IWPC) from March 30-April 2, 2026, in East Peoria IL. Applicants must be full-time students from a minority group and fully engage in the conference. Application forms are due by December 5, 2025.

More details and the application can be found here: InFLOW Scholarships - Illinois Wastewater Professionals Conference

The application window is open for the 2025-2026 academic year's Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is made possible from an endowment by William and Donna Early in memory of their son, a poet, Kevin T. Early. It awards a $2000 scholarship (which is applied to the student account) to a student with freshman standing at UIUC for the 2025-2026 school year. The deadline for application is Thursday, October 30, 2025. 

For consideration, students must submit 5 poems via email to me at: Jdudek4@illinois.edu. The complete submission should not exceed 5 pages (so 1 poem to a page). Submissions should be attached to the email as .docx (Word) files.

 The subject line of the email should read: “EARLY PRIZE SUBMISSION: Last name.”

 The body of the email should include the student's name, address, phone number, e-mail, UIN, and the titles of the poems. The name should not appear on the entry file itself. Complete guidelines are included in the attached document.

 If you have any questions, please email John Dudek at Jdudek4@illinois.edu  

The Dads Association will award 6 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 in January 2013. To be eligible, the student must have an application for financial assistance on file with the Office of Financial Aid and submit a scholarship application.

Applications due: November 16, 2012 @ 5pm.