2014-2015 Past Announcements
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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 |
c) For Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
c) For Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Priority Deadline: 6/2/2014; | Seniors and graduate students under age of 30. | 4 years of study at Cambridge. | |
Marshall Scholarship | Priority Deadline: 6/2/2014; | U.S. citizens. Seniors, graduate students, and graduates within 2 years of undergraduate graduation. 3.7 post-freshman GPA. | 2-3 years of study at any British university. | |
Mitchell Scholarship | Priority Deadline: 6/2/2014; | U.S. citizens under age of 30. | 1 year of postgraduate study in Ireland. | |
Rhodes Scholarship | Priority Deadline: 6/2/2014; | Seniors, graduate students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must be under the age of 24 and a U.S. citizen or citizen of Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, Jamaica, Kenya, Singapore, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply from their home country on the basis of degrees from U.S. universities and have earlier deadlines. | 1-3 years of study at Oxford. | |
Priority Deadline: 7/1/2014; | Seniors, graduate students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen. | One year of study or research in any country where there is a Fulbright Commission. | ||
| Tapia 2015 Scholarships | ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing | 9/15/2014 | The Tapia Conference provides scholarships for students (undergraduate/graduate), post-docs and a limited number for faculty. There are 3 main criteria:
| Scholarships include conference registration, meals during the conference, hotel accommodations, and a reimbursable travel stipend. |
9/24/2014 | For those with no significant academic or personal knowledge of Asia. Young professionals, seniors, and graduate/professional students are eligible to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen under the age of 30. | One year internship in East or Southeast Asia. | ||
| Xerox Corporation | 9/30/2014 | U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, undergraduate or graduate students, 3.0+ GPA, minority ethnicity. | $1,000 to $10,000 scholarship. | |
10/9/2014 campus deadline. Also must apply to Cambridge University by 10/15/2014. | Seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens under the age of 26 are eligible to apply. Must complete GRE test by November. Check additional criteria here. | One year of graduate study at Cambridge University, England, leading to a degree in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences. | ||
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) | 10/29/2014 | U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Seniors and graduate students who have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study by 8/1/2014. (So, typically seniors and 1st and 3rd semester graduate students.) Must be registered with Fastlane. | Winners: 3 years of support for graduate study. $32,000 per year stipend and $12,000 per year for tuition and fees. XSEDE access. | |
| Hertz Foundation Fellowship | Fannie and John Hertz Foundation | 10/31/2014 | U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents. Seniors going into a Ph.D. program at specific institutions and 1st year Ph.D. students. GRE and two sets of official transcripts required. Register to see the application. | Varies. Up to full tuition plus $32,000 stipend per year for five years. |
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans | 11/1/2014 | Green card holders, Naturalized U.S. citizens, or a child of a parent who is a naturalized citizen. 1st or 2nd year Ph.D. or M.S. students, seniors entering graduate school. See complete eligibility criteria. | Up to $25,000 in maintenance grants and up to $20,000 in tuition support for each year of graduate study supported (up to two years). | |
| GEM Fellowship | The National GEM Consortium | 11/15/2014 | U.S. citizens. Seniors, Graduate Students who are American Indian, African American, or Hispanic American. GRE required. Minimum GPA of 2.8 for M.S. Fellowship, 3.0 for Ph.D. Fellowship. | MS: $4000 living stipend per semester up to the 4 semesters. Ph.D.: Minimum $16,000 academic year stipend for one year plus tuition and fees. |
| Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships | National Research Council | 11/19/2014 | U.S. citizens. Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. (with at least three years remaining in the program). Preference is given to members of underrepresented groups. | 3 years of support for graduate study. $24,000 stipend + tuition and fees. |
| National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowship | National Physical Science Consortium | 11/30/2014 | NPSC welcomes applications from any qualified U.S. citizen who has the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution. Applicants at any stage of their graduate program may apply, as long as they will be available to accept two summers of paid internship. | 2-6 year fellowship with $20,000/year stipend. |
National Defense Science and Engineering. | 12/12/2014 | U.S. citizens. Graduating Seniors and 1st and 2nd Year Graduate Students. GRE required. | 3 years of support for graduate study. Full Tuition + $30,000 yearly stipend. |
d) For Graduate Students:
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