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||
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 | |
| Microsoft Scholarship | Microsoft | 1/30/2015 | Must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico and be making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics. 3.0+ GPA. | "As a recipient of one of our scholarships, you’ll be able to have full or partial tuition covered for one academic year." |
1/31/2015 | U.S. Citizens & permanent residents. Bachelor's degree by 6/30/2015. 3.0+GPA. Interested in teaching in STEM fields. | Funding to purse an M.S. in teaching. | ||
| NCWIT Collegiate Award | NCWIT | 2/15/2015 | Applicants must be a member of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community, a junior or senior in college, and a computing major. | $7,500 cash award. |
| GreenPal Business Scholarship | GreenPal | 2/28/2015 | "GreenPal's scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior, college freshman or sophomore who owns and operates his/her own small business, or has put together a business plan to start a business while in college." | $2,000 |
Cargill, Incorporated | 3/1/2015 | First and second year undergraduate students at select universities who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement, leadership potential and study in a field [including CS] relevant to Cargill's world of food, agriculture and risk management are eligible to apply. | 10 scholarships to be awarded in the US, $2,500/year for up to two years. | |
| 3/2/2015 | Sophomores or Juniors in CS, Math, or Business, with a 3.0+ GPA, with demonstrated leadership. Essay required. | About sixty $1,000 prizes nationwide. | ||
| College of Engineering Scholarships for Continuing Students | College of Engineering | 3/20/2015 | Scholarships for continuing undergraduates. Specific criteria vary, see the website. | $1,000 to $10,000 per year. |
Student Alumni Ambassadors/ UI Alumni Association | 3/20/2015 | Outstanding seniors (those with 90+ credit hours). In addition, applicants must be graduates within the following time frames: December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015. For leadership, academics, and campus involvement throughout one's undergraduate education. | Honored at a reception. | |
| Horatio Alger Honeywell Scholarship Program | Horatio Alger Association | 3/20/2015 | Students pursuing STEM degrees who have critical financial need ($55,000 or less family income) and who are going to be in their sophomore year for academic year 2015-2016. 3.0+ GPA. (UIUC is a Honeywell partners school.) | Ten $10,000 scholarships. |
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) | 4/1/2015 | Varies, see ISPE website. | $1000-$1500 | |
ESA | 5/15/2015 | US Citizens. High school seniors and undergraduates continuing studies. Female and minority students pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts. GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale | Up to 30 scholarships of $3,000 each. |
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