2014-2015 Past Announcements
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Title (Link) | Department | External | Who? | Award |
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9/15/2014 | N/A | US Citizens who are female CS majors. Sophomores and juniors with GPA of 3.0+. | $2,500 scholarship | |
| Conference Travel Grants | 9/19/2014, 4 pm | 9/29/2014 | Conference travel awards are intended to support graduate students who will be presenting papers, posters, or creative work at the conferences they attend. | Five grants to CS students, up to $350 each. |
| Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship | 9/24/2014 | 10/7/2014 | Students must be in the second or third year of an eligible PhD program in the fall semester of 2014. International students (non-U.S. citizens) are eligible. | Two year fellowship covering tuition, fees, with $28,000 stipend. |
| Microsoft Research Graduate Women's Scholarship | 9/29/2014 | 10/17/2014 | Outstanding female graduate students who currently enrolled in their first year in a graduate program, or first year in a PhD program. Must be enrolled in a CS, EE, Math, Bioinformatics, or Information Science department. | $15,000 scholarship; $2,000 conference travel allowance |
| Google PhD Fellowship | 10/8/2014 | 10/23/2014, 11/3/2014 | PhD students who have completed their graduate coursework in the PhD program and will be embarking on or continuing their graduate research in the fall of 2015. | 2 year fellowship. Tuition and fees. $34,000 yearly stipend (paid over academic year). |
| IBM PhD Fellowship | 10/8/2014 | 10/28/2014 | Ph.D. students who have completed at least one year of study. Preference for those who collaborate with IBM. | Tuition, fees, and stipend for 1 year. Renewable. |
| ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award and CS @ ILLINOIS David J. Kuck Outstanding Thesis Awards | 10/13/2014 | 10/31/2014 | Those who successfully deposited a Ph.D. dissertation between Oct. 2013 and Sept. 2014. Exceptional dissertations completed in September 2013, but too late for submission last year will be considered. MS degrees conferred between Oct. 2013 and Sept. 2014. | $20,000 for the winner, $10,000 shared between honorable mentions (ACM Award). Small cash prizes for the Kuck awards. |
| CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award | 10/13/2014 | 11/3/2014 | Undergraduate students who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research. | $1,500 to travel to a research conference. |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute - International Student Research Fellowship | 10/17/2014 | 10/30/2014 | PhD students who: (a) have demonstrated exceptional talent for research, (b) are in the second or third year of doctoral study, (c) have entered a laboratory in which they will conduct their dissertation research, and (d) are not U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. | $30,000 fellowship; tuition/fee allowance; $3,000 travel allowance, up to 3 years. |
| David J. Kuck Outstanding M.S. Thesis Award | 12/5/2014 | N/A | MS degrees conferred between Oct. 2013 and Sept. 2014. | Small cash prize. Recognition at the CS @ ILLINOIS Alumni Awards. |
| FMC Educational Fund Fellowship | 1/21/2015 | 2/12/2015 | MS and PhD students in engineering, business administration, and other areas related to the work of FMC Technologies, Inc. | PhD: $20,000 stipend; MS: $12,000 stipend |
| JP Morgan Chase WCS Scholarship | 1/30/2015 | N/A | Female CS majors, WCS members, sophomores or juniors, who have a GPA of 3.0 or above. | Two $2,500 scholarships for Spring 2015. |
| Conference Travel Grants | 2/11/2015, 4 pm | 2/23/2015 | Conference travel awards are intended to support graduate students who will be presenting papers, posters, or creative work at the conferences they attend. | Five grants to CS students, up to $350 each. |
| CIMIT Student Technology Prize for Primary Healthcare | 2/20/2015 | 3/9/2015 | Undergraduate and graduate students. "The Student Technology Prize for Primary Healthcare is a national competition open to graduate and undergraduate engineering students from accredited engineering programs. The competition seeks ideas for technological innovations with great potential to support and catalyze improved delivery of healthcare at the frontlines of medicine." | Prizes range from $10,000 to $150,000 |
| Yee Fellowship | 2/23/2015 | 2/27/2015 | Chinese graduate students, especially students from the inner provinces of China. Must demonstrate an interest in engineering education. | Two $5,000 awards. |
2) External Awards.
A listing of various computer science, engineering, and University of Illinois-related awards that require no official Department of Computer Science sanction for a student to apply.
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Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
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| NCSA SPIN | NCSA | Info Session: 8/28/2014 Deadline: 9/4/2014 | Internships are open to all University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign undergraduate students enrolled for the 2014-2015 academic year in good academic standing. | Internships last the full academic year, starting in the fall semester and continuing into the spring semester. All interns are paid $12.50/hour. |
9/30/2014 and 4/30/2015 | Should be an active leader in an IEEE Computer Society Student Organization. "Applicants are required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 over 4.0, and be a full-time student as defined by his or her academic institution during the course of the award." | Up to $2,000 | ||
International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois | 9/30/2014 | Undergraduate students in at least the second year of study, 3.5+ GPA. This award recognizes a significant service or activity made by a current University of Illinois undergraduate student (U.S. citizen or international), resulting from their participation in an international study course or program sanctioned by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (including departmental overseas study programs, IPS study abroad program, overseas international projects, etc). The international contribution can be a single activity or a service performed over a sustained period. | $500 | |
10/15/2014 | High School Seniors, College Freshmen and Sophomores, U.S. Citizens, 3.0+ GPA, 1500 SAT / 21 ACT, commitment to work for the CIA, financial need. | Salary + up to $18,000 per year for tuition and fees. | ||
10/15/2014 | Sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in a College of Engineering and not graduating before June 2015. 3.0+ GPA. | $5,000 scholarship for the 2015 calendar year. | ||
10/31/2014 | Undergraduate students who are IEEE Computer Society members, 3.0+ GPA. | $500 (one award) | ||
11/13/2014 | College juniors who are U.S. citizens with a record of community service and a commitment to a career in public service are eligible. Public service includes government, uniformed services, public interest organizations, non-governmental research or educational organizations, public and private schools and other public service-oriented non-profit organizations. | One year funding for students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. | ||
11/15/2014 | Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel), or disabled veterans. At least second-year college students enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors in four-year institutions at the time of application. | $2500? | ||
Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, | Fulbright Canada | 11/15/2014 | U.S. Citizens who which to pursue a PhD in Canada. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2015. "The Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Award is a new initiative of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and six of Canada's leading research universities." | A three year award valued at some $120,000 (tuition, fees, and an annual stipend of $20,000) |
12/1/2014 | One or two year awards to students who demonstrate strong evidence of contributing to the technological advances of the United States. Current junior or exceptional sophomore students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or resident aliens are eligible. Applicants should be committed to a PhD in the research fields of mathematics, sciences or engineering. | Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. | ||
| Andrea J. Culumber Award | Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | Current juniors, GPA of 2.5+. This award is given annually to a student in the College of Engineering for demonstrated ability as a leader and in recognition of dedicated involvement in student activities in the college, on campus, and in the community. Particular weight is given to personal qualities such as enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness. The recipient should be a student who not only leads but who also is innovative and encourages others to become involved. | The recipient receives a certificate at the awards convocation, and has her/his name added to a permanent plaque. |
Engineering Council Outstanding Student Contribution Scholarship | Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | Two scholarships - one to a freshman or sophomore and the other to a junior or senior- given to students who demonstrate involvement for the benefit of an engineering department or the college as a whole. To qualify, students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, demonstrated involvement for the benefit of an engineering department or the college as a whole, and be a student on campus for the following fall semester. | Scholarship |
Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | Given annually to the undergraduate student who is selected as having done the most to develop empathetic student-faculty cooperation. For students to qualify, they must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (includes students in departments that are outside of but still affiliated with the College of Engineering) and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. | Award | |
Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | Recipients of this award are chosen based on their leadership skills, creativity, encouragement of others through activities, and dedication to the College of Engineering. To qualify, students must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (includes students in departments that are outside of but still affiliated with the College of Engineering), be a sophomore or junior (by number of years in attendance), and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. | Scholarship | |
Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, | Fulbright Canada | 11/15/2014 | U.S. Citizens who which to pursue a PhD in Canada. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2015. "The Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Award is a new initiative of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and six of Canada's leading research universities." | A three year award valued at some $120,000 (tuition, fees, and an annual stipend of $20,000) |
12/1/2014 | One or two year awards to students who demonstrate strong evidence of contributing to the technological advances of the United States. Current junior or exceptional sophomore students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or resident aliens are eligible. Applicants should be committed to a PhD in the research fields of mathematics, sciences or engineering. | Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. | ||
| Andrea J. Culumber Award | Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | Current juniors, GPA of 2.5+. This award is given annually to a student in the College of Engineering for demonstrated ability as a leader and in recognition of dedicated involvement in student activities in the college, on campus, and in the community. Particular weight is given to personal qualities such as enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness. The recipient should be a student who not only leads but who also is innovative and encourages others to become involved. | The recipient receives a certificate at the awards convocation, and has her/his name added to a permanent plaque. |
Engineering Council Outstanding Student Contribution Scholarship | Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | Two scholarships - one to a freshman or sophomore and the other to a junior or senior- given to students who demonstrate involvement for the benefit of an engineering department or the college as a whole. To qualify, students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, demonstrated involvement for the benefit of an engineering department or the college as a whole, and be a student on campus for the following fall semester. | Scholarship |
Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | Given annually to the undergraduate student who is selected as having done the most to develop empathetic student-faculty cooperation. For students to qualify, they must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (includes students in departments that are outside of but still affiliated with the College of Engineering) and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. | Award | |
Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | Recipients of this award are chosen based on their leadership skills, creativity, encouragement of others through activities, and dedication to the College of Engineering. To qualify, students must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (includes students in departments that are outside of but still affiliated with the College of Engineering), be a sophomore or junior (by number of years in attendance), and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. | Scholarship | |
| Palantir Scholarship for Women in Engineering | Palantir | 12/31/2014 | Undergraduate women who have completed at least one full academic year and can demonstrate a strong focus in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field are welcome to apply. Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university and eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must also intend to be active, full-time students during the 2015-2016 academic year. | $1,500 to $10,000 scholarship. |
1/20/2015 | Open to freshmen through seniors for study abroad in a non-western country. U.S. citizens only. | Up to $20,000 for study abroad. | ||
ENTELEC | 1/21/2015 | US citizens or permanent residents or Canadian citizen. Full time undergraduates majoring in one of several areas (including CS). | $5,000 |
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