2013-2014 Past Announcements
1) Awards Which Require Department of Computer Science Action/Selection:
Title (Link) | Department | External | Who? | Award |
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9/3/2013 8 am | N/A | WCS or LCSC members; 3.0+ GPA; current undergraduate CS majors; preference for female or minority students; be eligible to work in the US on a regular full time basis (without need for sponsorship for full time employment). | Four $2,000 scholarships | |
9/23/2013 | 9/30/2013 | 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. | |
9/23/2013 | 10/9/2013 | Students must be in the second or third year of an eligible PhD program in the fall semester of 2013. International students (non-U.S. citizens) are eligible. | Two year fellowship covering tuition, fees, $28,000 stipend. | |
9/30/2013 | 10/16/2013 | Outstanding female graduate students who currently enrolled in their first year in a graduate program. Must be enrolled in a CS, EE, or Math department. | $15,000 scholarship plus $2,000 conference travel allowance. | |
10/7/2013 | 10/25/2013 | Undergraduate students who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research. | $1,000, travel to to a major conference. | |
ACM Doctoral Dissertation Competition / David J. Kuck Thesis Awards | 10/14/2013 | 10/31/2013 (ACM) | Those who successfully defended a Ph.D. or M.S. dissertation between Oct. 2012 and September 2013. Exceptional dissertations completed in September 2012, but too late for submission last year will be considered. | $20,000 for winner, $10,000 for honorable mention (ACM Award). Small cash awards for the Kuck awards. |
10/14/2013 | 10/29/2013 | 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. | |
10/21/2013 | 10/28/2013 | Ph.D. students not graduating before May 2015. | Paid Internship, fellowship with $35,000 stipend and tuition waiver. | |
10/21/2013 | 10/31/2013 | Ph.D. students who have completed their required coursework and who are studying in areas of interest to ACI. Only 2 fellowships to be awarded worldwide. | $30,000 / year for up to 2 years. | |
10/25/2013 | 11/5/2013 | 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. | Three year fellowship; stipend of $30,000 per year. | |
11/18/2014 | N/A | Must be a member of WCS. Juniors, seniors with GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be willing to interview with Cisco. | $2,500 scholarship for Spring 2014 | |
11/20/2014 | 2/1/2014 | 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 2014. | 2 year fellowship. Tuition and fees. $33,000 yearly stipend (paid over academic year). | |
11/20/2014 | 1/10/2014 | This award was established by the college to recognize outstanding research achievement by a graduate student in the College of Engineering. Graduate students are eligible who are currently enrolled or who have received a degree since selection was made for previous year. (That is, May and Fall 2013 graduates are eligible.) | $2,000 prize | |
Simons Award for Graduate Students. in Theoretical Computer Science | 1/21/2014 | 2/12/2014 | To be eligible, the applicant must be a graduate student who has completed two, three or four years at a U.S. or Canadian institution of higher education. A track record of outstanding results in theoretical computer science is the key criterion. There are no citizenship requirements. | Awarded for a period of two years for up to $24,000 per year. |
2/14/2014 | 2/24/2014 | 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. | |
2/17/2014 | 2/20/2014 | PhD students who have spent at least 24 months in the PhD program. Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, or H1-B visa holder. See the page for additional details. | The fellowship is a one year award that includes $45,000 for stipend and tuition and $5,000 for research, along with other benefits. | |
2/17/2014 | 3/3/2014 | 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 |
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.
a) For High School Seniors:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
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10/15/2013 | 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. | ||
NCWIT / corporate sponsors | 10/31/2013 | Young women at the high-school level for computing-related achievements and interests. | Laptop, $500 cash. | |
1/15/2014 | African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic Americans. U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall of 2014. 3.3+ GPA (unweighted). | Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need for both undergraduate and graduate studies. | ||
Dell Scholars | 1/15/2014 | U.S. citizens or permanent residents graduating from high school and planning on college. 2.4+ GPA, financial need, participation in an approved college-readiness program. | Support for tuition, fees, books, room & board. |
b) For Undergraduates:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
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NCSA | Info Session: | Fellowships are open to all University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign undergraduate students enrolled for the 2013-2014 academic year. | Fellowships cover up to 350 hours of employment, averaging 10-12 hours, during the fall and spring semesters. Fellowships are active from Sept. 26, 2013, through May 7, 2014. | |
International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois | 9/30/2013 | Undergraduate students in at least the second year of study. 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 | |
10/15/2013 | Sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in the College of Engineering and not graduating before June 2014. 3.0+ GPA. US Citizens and resident aliens ("green card" holders). Should demonstrate potential for and commitment to a career in engineering, as well as outstanding academic performance. | $5,000 | ||
10/15/2013 | High School Seniors, College Freshmen and Sophomores, U.S. Citizens, 3.0+ GPA, commitment to work for the CIA, financial need. | Salary + up to $18,000 per year for tuition and fees. | ||
10/31/2013 | Undergraduate students who are IEEE Computer Society members, 3.0+ GPA. | $500 (one award) | ||
11/1/2013 | Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel), disabled veterans, and to their spouses or dependents who are currently enrolled full time in an eligible degree program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S. | $2500 | ||
11/14/2013 | 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. | ||
Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, | Fulbright Canada | 11/15/2013 | U.S. Citizens. Seniors applying for graduate school: Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 31, 2013. "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) |
Engineering Council | 11/29/2013 | 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. | Certificate/Plaque. | |
Engineering Council Outstanding Student . | Engineering Council | 11/29/2013 | 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 | 11/29/2013 | 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 | 11/29/2013 | 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 | |
12/2/2013 | 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. | ||
ENTELEC | 1/21/2014 | US citizens or permanent residents. Full time undergraduates majoring in one of several areas (including CS). | $5,000 | |
1/21/2014 | Open to freshmen through seniors for study abroad in a non-western country. U.S. citizens only. | Up to $20,000 for study abroad. | ||
1/31/2014 | U.S. Citizens & permanent residents. Bachelor's degree by 6/30/2014. 3.0+GPA. Interested in teaching in STEM fields. | Funding to purse an M.S. in teaching. | ||
1/31/2014 | Satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics---and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0. Must apply for and complete (if offered) a Microsoft internship. | Full or partial scholarship for tuition only. | ||
2/22/2014 | Sophomores or Juniors in CS, Math, or Business, with a 3.0+ GPA, with demonstrated leadership. Essay required. | About eighty $1,000 prizes nationwide. |
c) For Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
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Title (Link)
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Institution / Sponsor
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Deadline
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Who?
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Award
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship
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National & International.
Scholarships Program
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8/27/2013
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Seniors and graduate students under age of 30.
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4 years of study at Cambridge.
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Marshall Scholarship
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National & International.
Scholarships Program
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8/27/2013
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U.S. citizens. Seniors, graduate students, and graduates within 2 years of undergraduate graduation. 3.7 post-freshman GPA.
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2-3 years of study at any British university.
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Mitchell Scholarship
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National & International.
Scholarships Program
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8/27/2013
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U.S. citizens under age of 30.
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1 year of postgraduate study in Ireland.
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Rhodes Scholarship
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National & International.
Scholarships Program
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8/27/2013
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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.
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1-3 years of study at Oxford.
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National & International.
Scholarships Program
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9/3/2013
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Seniors, graduate students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen.
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One year of study or research in any country where there is a Fulbright Commission.
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National & International.
Scholarships Program
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9/26/2013
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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.
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One year internship in East or Southeast Asia.
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Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
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9/30/2013
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U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, Undergraduate or graduate students, 3.0+ GPA, minority ethnicity.
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$1,000 to $10,000.
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National & International.
Scholarships Program
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10/10/2013 campus deadline. Also must apply to Cambridge University by 10/15/2013.
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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.
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One year of graduate study at Cambridge University, England, leading to a degree in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences.
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
* (Application Page)
* Grad College info session, 9/13/2013: register here.
* See handy links here.
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U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Seniors and graduate students who have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study by 8/1/2013. (So, typically seniors and 1st and 3rd semester graduate students.) Must be registered with Fastlane.
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Winners: 3 years of support for graduate study. $32,000 per year stipend and $12,000 per year for tuition and fees. XSEDE access.
Honorable Mention: Access to XSEDE.
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The Paul & Daisy Soros.
Fellowships for New Americans
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The Paul & Daisy Soros
Fellowships for New Americans
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11/8/2013
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Green card holders, Naturalized U.S. citizens, or a child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. 1st or 2nd year Ph.D. or M.S. students, seniors entering graduate school. Not yet 31 years old.
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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).
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Fannie and . John Hertz Foundation
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11/1/2013
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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.
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Varies. Up to full tuition plus $31,000 stipend per year for five years.
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11/15/2013
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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.
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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.
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Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships
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11/20/2013
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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.
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3 years of support for graduate study. $20,000 stipend + tuition and fees.
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National Physical Science _
Consortium Graduate Fellowship
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National Physical _ Science Consortium
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11/30/2013
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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.
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2-6 year fellowship + $26,000/year stipend.
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12/2/2013
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Female students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in 2014-2015. Strong academic record. Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science.
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$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.
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12/2/2013
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Students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in 2014-2015 from an underrepresented background (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female) in computer science.
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$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.
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12/2/2013
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Current undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities who will be studying at a university in United States or Canada for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.
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12/2/2013
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Current undergraduate or graduate student veterans who will be studying at a university in the United States for the 2014-2015 academic year
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$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.
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HSF / General College Scholarships
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12/15/2013
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Hispanic heritage, U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, GPA 3.0+, be enrolled full-time during the 2014-2015 academic year, must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), must be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree.
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$1,000-$5,000 scholarship.
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S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship for Service Program
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12/16/2013
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U.S. citizens. Undergraduate and graduate students. 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2014. GRE required for graduate applications.
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Full Tuition + stipend.
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National Defense Science and Engineering.
Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG)
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12/20/2013
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U.S. citizens. Graduating Seniors and 1st and 2nd Year Graduate Students. GRE required.
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3 years of support for graduate study. Full Tuition + $30,000 yearly stipend.
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Lemelson-MIT National Collegiate Student Prize Competition
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MIT & Lemelson Foundation
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12/31/2013
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Applicants will be evaluated by category-specific screening groups and a prestigious national jury, the same jury that selects the winner of the annual $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize, on a range of criteria including portfolio of inventions for graduate student entrants and a single invention for undergraduate teams; potential for commercialization of inventions and demonstrated youth leadership and mentorship.
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$10,000 for undergraduates. $15,000 for graduate students.
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Palantir Scholarship for Women in Technology
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Palantir
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12/31/2013
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Female CS majors or related areas of study; 3.5+ GPA; undergrad and grad students eligible; must be eligible to work in the US.
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$1,500 to $10,000 scholarship; 2-day workshop.
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DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
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U.S. DOE
(Krell Institute)
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1/7/2014
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U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Seniors or 1st year graduate students.
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Full Tuition and fees + $36,000 stipend for one year. (Renewable up to four years.)
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1/15/2014
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U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Seniors, 1st or 2nd year Ph.D. students who are women or members of underrepresented groups. GRE required.
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Fellowship is up to three years, including all tuition and fees. $2380/month stipend. Summer internship.
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Lightspeed Summer Fellowship Program
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Lightspeed Venture Partners
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1/31/2014
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Engineering or CS undergraduates or graduate students who are full-time students in academic year 2013-2014.
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$10,000 per team member, $5,000 per team, chance to win investment in your team's idea.
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National & International.
Scholarships Program
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1/31/2014
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U.S. citizens enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program. May include domestic language and cultural study with overseas study or all overseas study in a non-western country. Funding for 1 to 6 academic semesters.
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Up to $20,000
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Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project
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2/3/2014
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The Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project is open to projects submitted by applicants from universities and nonprofit organizations based in the United States. Eligible projects must:
• Demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach that uses an innovation in wireless related technology to address a critical global issue
• Hold the potential for replication and large scale impact
• Include a business plan or basic framework for financial sustainability and rollout
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Winners will be selected for awards of $100,000, $200,000, and $300,000 which will be paid in equal installments over three years.
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CODE 2040
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2/9/2014
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"The CODE2040 Fellows Program matches high performing black and latino undergraduate and graduate software engineering students with Silicon Valley start-ups for summer internships."
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Paid internship, mentoring, workshops.
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Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
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SWE
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2/15/2014
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Sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students in Fall 2014.* Requirements Vary. Search here. The Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. *The application for those who will be freshmen in Fall 2014 opens in March 2014, deadline is 5/15/2014.
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$1,000 to $10,000 scholarships
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Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships
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UIUC Student Affairs
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2/28/2014
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Requirements Vary. Students/RSOs must be nominated by faculty, staff, or other students.
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Varies.
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Google
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3/3/2014
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High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing a CS or CE degree in academic year 2014-2015. Students from underrepresented groups in CS.
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$10,000 scholarship
d) For Graduate Students:
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Title (Link)
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Institution / Sponsor
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Deadline
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Who?
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Award
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Illinois International Graduate . Achievement Award
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International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois
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9/30/2013
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This award recognizes a current graduate student (U.S. citizen or international), whose innovative and sustained international research or service abroad, undertaken through their University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign affiliated international experience, has had the greatest impact or greatest potential impact on the University or larger community.
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$500
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Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship
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Qualcomm
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11/4/2013
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Qualcomm is inviting applications/proposals from outstanding PhD students in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at select universities. Fellowships will be awarded to eight winning teams. Teams will be composed of two people each.
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Each of the eight to ten winning teams will be awarded a $100,000 fellowship for submitting the most innovative proposals.
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EAPSI (study abroad program)
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11/14/2013
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U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Must be enrolled in a U.S. graduate program in science or engineering.
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$5,000 stipend + international travel allowance.
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Ford Foundation Dissertation . Diversity Fellowships
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11/15/2013
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U.S. citizens. Preference is given to members of underrepresented groups. The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. Applicants should expect to complete the dissertation during the 2014-2015 academic year, but no later than fall 2015.
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One year fellowship with $21,000 stipend.
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11/15/2013
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U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. Women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015. Must have passed prelims by 11/15/2013.
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$20,000 fellowship
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AAUW International Fellowships
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12/1/2013
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Women who are not U.S citizens or permanent residents (holders of dual citizenship are not eligible). Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported. Selection criteria include an outstanding academic record, professional potential, and the potential of the field of study to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow's country of origin. Preference is given to women residing in their home countries at the time of application.
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Masters/Professional Fellowship: $18,000; Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000; Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000.
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Link Foundation Energy Fellowships
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12/1/2013
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Awarded to foster education and innovation in the area of societal production and utilization of energyThe applicant must be working toward a Ph.D. in an academic institution. No limitations have been placed on citizenship.
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2 year fellowship of $21,500/year, plus $1,000 for travel and $2,500 for research-related expenses.
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Facebook
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12/14/2013
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Full-time Ph.D. students currently involved in on-going research. Areas: Computational Advertising, Computer Vision, Compiler Technology, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Computer Security, Databases, Data Mining, Distributed Computing, Fault Tolerance, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Economics, Machine Learning, Machine Translation, Natural Language Processing, Search, Smart Datacenters, or Social Computing
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$30,000 stipend + $5,000 travel + $2,500 for equipment.
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1/15/2014
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Eligible graduate students will have already completed their first year of Ph.D. level studies in the areas of computer science, computer engineering, system architecture, electrical engineering or a related area. In addition, applicants should be part of an active research team.
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$25,000 grant for research.
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Link Foundation Advanced Simulation _ and Training Fellowships
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1/15/2014
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Full time Ph.D. candidates. Preference will be shown to proposals dealing directly with simulation and training and which explore ideas not yet fully tested.
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$25,000 grant which includes a $21,000 stipend, $2,500 for research expenses, and $1,000 for conference travel. Tuition is not covered.
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Chateaubriand Fellowships for Science & Technology Research in France
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France
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1/31/2014
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PhD students wishing to conduct research at a French lab for 4-9 months. Applicant must engage in a co-supervised Ph.D., or seek a double degree with France.
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1,400 Euros/month, travel support to France, Health Insurance.
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Blue Waters Graduate Fellowship
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NCSA
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2/3/2014
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The fellowship is designed to support PhD students who are engaged in a program of study and research that is directly relevant to the use of the Blue Waters supercomputer. Preference will be given to candidates engaged in a multidisciplinary research project that combines disciplines such as computer science, applied mathematics and computational science applications.
A letter from the Department Head is required. If you wish to apply, contact Colin Robertson (colinr@illinois.edu) by January 17, 2014.
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Fellowship recipients will receive a stipend of $38,000 for the one year of the fellowship. They will also receive up to a $12,000 tuition allowance (for tuition/fee waiver).
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Beckman Institute Graduate Fellows Program
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Beckman Institute
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2/24/2014
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MA, MS, or PhD students who want to pursue interdisciplinary research at the Beckman Institute. Proposed projects must include involvement by at least 2 faculty members and at least 1 Beckman faculty member.
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The 2014 stipend is a fellowship award that is financially equivalent to an 11 month, 50 percent graduate research assistantship commensurate with the pay rate of the graduate student's home department. Funds will also be provided to each awardee to attend one national meeting to present the results of their research.
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Numerous Sponsors
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2/28/2014
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MS and PhD students in CS or Math. Graduates not more than 5 years past their PhD. Only 200 slots available worldwide.
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2013-2014 Past Announcements
1) Awards Which Require Department of Computer Science Action/Selection:
Title (Link) | Department | External | Who? | Award |
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9/3/2013 8 am | N/A | WCS or LCSC members; 3.0+ GPA; current undergraduate CS majors; preference for female or minority students; be eligible to work in the US on a regular full time basis (without need for sponsorship for full time employment). | Four $2,000 scholarships | |
9/23/2013 | 9/30/2013 | 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. | |
9/23/2013 | 10/9/2013 | Students must be in the second or third year of an eligible PhD program in the fall semester of 2013. International students (non-U.S. citizens) are eligible. | Two year fellowship covering tuition, fees, $28,000 stipend. | |
9/30/2013 | 10/16/2013 | Outstanding female graduate students who currently enrolled in their first year in a graduate program. Must be enrolled in a CS, EE, or Math department. | $15,000 scholarship plus $2,000 conference travel allowance. | |
10/7/2013 | 10/25/2013 | Undergraduate students who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research. | $1,000, travel to to a major conference. | |
ACM Doctoral Dissertation Competition / David J. Kuck Thesis Awards | 10/14/2013 | 10/31/2013 (ACM) | Those who successfully defended a Ph.D. or M.S. dissertation between Oct. 2012 and September 2013. Exceptional dissertations completed in September 2012, but too late for submission last year will be considered. | $20,000 for winner, $10,000 for honorable mention (ACM Award). Small cash awards for the Kuck awards. |
10/14/2013 | 10/29/2013 | 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. | |
10/21/2013 | 10/28/2013 | Ph.D. students not graduating before May 2015. | Paid Internship, fellowship with $35,000 stipend and tuition waiver. | |
10/21/2013 | 10/31/2013 | Ph.D. students who have completed their required coursework and who are studying in areas of interest to ACI. Only 2 fellowships to be awarded worldwide. | $30,000 / year for up to 2 years. | |
10/25/2013 | 11/5/2013 | 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. | Three year fellowship; stipend of $30,000 per year. | |
11/18/2014 | N/A | Must be a member of WCS. Juniors, seniors with GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be willing to interview with Cisco. | $2,500 scholarship for Spring 2014 | |
11/20/2014 | 2/1/2014 | 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 2014. | 2 year fellowship. Tuition and fees. $33,000 yearly stipend (paid over academic year). | |
11/20/2014 | 1/10/2014 | This award was established by the college to recognize outstanding research achievement by a graduate student in the College of Engineering. Graduate students are eligible who are currently enrolled or who have received a degree since selection was made for previous year. (That is, May and Fall 2013 graduates are eligible.) | $2,000 prize | |
Simons Award for Graduate Students. in Theoretical Computer Science | 1/21/2014 | 2/12/2014 | To be eligible, the applicant must be a graduate student who has completed two, three or four years at a U.S. or Canadian institution of higher education. A track record of outstanding results in theoretical computer science is the key criterion. There are no citizenship requirements. | Awarded for a period of two years for up to $24,000 per year. |
2/14/2014 | 2/24/2014 | 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. | |
2/17/2014 | 2/20/2014 | PhD students who have spent at least 24 months in the PhD program. Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, or H1-B visa holder. See the page for additional details. | The fellowship is a one year award that includes $45,000 for stipend and tuition and $5,000 for research, along with other benefits. | |
2/17/2014 | 3/3/2014 | 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 | |
3/14/2014 | 4/7/2014 | Applicants must be enrolled in a program leading to the PhD, DMA, EdD, or JSD and should have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree except the dissertation. Only those students who will defend and deposit their dissertations by August 2015 are eligible for nomination. | One-year stipend of $20,000, a full waiver of tuition, service fee, health service fee, AFMA fee, Library fee, as well as basic dental and vision coverage. | |
3/15/2014 | N/A | Juniors who are applying to the 5-year BS/MS program. Students must have interests in computer science relevant to high frequency trading (including algorithms, theory, databases, AI, networking, and/or security). | Juniors: scholarship for 4th year and full fellowship for 5th year of studies. Guaranteed internship with Jump Trading. | |
3/19/2014 | 3/21/2014 | Ph.D. students who have passed their qualifying exam, have at least one year left in their studies, and who express an interest in entering academia. | $5000 for participating. $1000 for travel to the ASEE or FIE conference. | |
3/26/2014 | N/A | CS undergraduate and graduate students. Various awards and scholarships for academic excellence, research excellence, and/or leadership. | Awards and scholarships ranging in value from $250 to $3,250. | |
5/5/2014 | N/A | Outstanding female CS students who will be juniors, seniors, MS, or PhD students in fall 2014. | Five $1,000 travel scholarships. | |
6/4/2014 | N/A | Members of Women in Computer Science RSO entering their junior or senior year in fall 2014. 3.0 GPA or above. | $2,500 scholarship | |
6/4/2014 | N/A | Members of the Women in Computer Science or Latino/a Computer Science Club RSOs who will be enrolled during the 2014-2015 academic year as undergraduates. 3.0 GPA or above. Eligible to work in the US on a regular, full-time basis (without need for sponsorship). | Four $2,000 scholarships. | |
6/4/2014 | N/A | CS PhD students entering their second year of studies in Fall 2014, and who are working in areas of interest to 3M. | One $10,000 fellowship, renewable for up to two additional years. |
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.
a) For High School Seniors:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10/15/2013 | 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. | ||
NCWIT / corporate sponsors | 10/31/2013 | Young women at the high-school level for computing-related achievements and interests. | Laptop, $500 cash. | |
1/15/2014 | African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic Americans. U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall of 2014. 3.3+ GPA (unweighted). | Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need for both undergraduate and graduate studies. | ||
Dell Scholars | 1/15/2014 | U.S. citizens or permanent residents graduating from high school and planning on college. 2.4+ GPA, financial need, participation in an approved college-readiness program. | Support for tuition, fees, books, room & board. | |
Google | 3/3/2014 | High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing a CS or CE degree in academic year 2014-2015. Students from underrepresented groups in CS. | $10,000 scholarship | |
SWE | 5/15/2014 | Those who will be freshmen in Fall 2014.* Requirements Vary. Search here. The Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. *The application for those who will be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students in Fall 2014 open and closes earlier. (see below) | $1,000 to $10,000 scholarships | |
ESA | 5/15/2014 | 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. |
b) For Undergraduates:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NCSA | Info Session: | Fellowships are open to all University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign undergraduate students enrolled for the 2013-2014 academic year. | Fellowships cover up to 350 hours of employment, averaging 10-12 hours, during the fall and spring semesters. Fellowships are active from Sept. 26, 2013, through May 7, 2014. | |
International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois | 9/30/2013 | Undergraduate students in at least the second year of study. 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 | |
10/15/2013 | Sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in the College of Engineering and not graduating before June 2014. 3.0+ GPA. US Citizens and resident aliens ("green card" holders). Should demonstrate potential for and commitment to a career in engineering, as well as outstanding academic performance. | $5,000 | ||
10/15/2013 | High School Seniors, College Freshmen and Sophomores, U.S. Citizens, 3.0+ GPA, commitment to work for the CIA, financial need. | Salary + up to $18,000 per year for tuition and fees. | ||
10/31/2013 | Undergraduate students who are IEEE Computer Society members, 3.0+ GPA. | $500 (one award) | ||
11/1/2013 | Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel), disabled veterans, and to their spouses or dependents who are currently enrolled full time in an eligible degree program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S. | $2500 | ||
11/14/2013 | 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. | ||
Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, | Fulbright Canada | 11/15/2013 | U.S. Citizens. Seniors applying for graduate school: Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 31, 2013. "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) |
Engineering Council | 11/29/2013 | 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. | Certificate/Plaque. | |
Engineering Council Outstanding Student . | Engineering Council | 11/29/2013 | 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 | 11/29/2013 | 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 | 11/29/2013 | 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 | |
12/2/2013 | 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. | ||
ENTELEC | 1/21/2014 | US citizens or permanent residents. Full time undergraduates majoring in one of several areas (including CS). | $5,000 | |
1/21/2014 | Open to freshmen through seniors for study abroad in a non-western country. U.S. citizens only. | Up to $20,000 for study abroad. | ||
1/31/2014 | U.S. Citizens & permanent residents. Bachelor's degree by 6/30/2014. 3.0+GPA. Interested in teaching in STEM fields. | Funding to purse an M.S. in teaching. | ||
1/31/2014 | Satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics---and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0. Must apply for and complete (if offered) a Microsoft internship. | Full or partial scholarship for tuition only. | ||
2/22/2014 | Sophomores or Juniors in CS, Math, or Business, with a 3.0+ GPA, with demonstrated leadership. Essay required. | About eighty $1,000 prizes nationwide. | ||
Cargill, Incorporated | 3/1/2014 | 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 three years. | |
Student Alumni Ambassadors/ UI Alumni Association | 3/14/2014 | Outstanding seniors (those with 90+ credit hours). In addition, applicants must be graduates within the following time frames: December 2012, May 2013 and August 2013. For leadership, academics, and campus involvement throughout one's undergraduate education. | Honored at a reception. | |
College of Engineering Scholarships for . Continuing Students | College of Engineering | 3/21/2014 | Scholarships for continuing undergraduates. Specific criteria varies, see the website. | $1,000 to $10,000 per year. |
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) | 4/1/2014 | Varies, see ISPE website. | $1000-$1500 | |
ESA | 5/15/2014 | 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. |
c) For Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | 8/27/2013 | Seniors and graduate students under age of 30. | 4 years of study at Cambridge. | |
Marshall Scholarship | 8/27/2013 | 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 | 8/27/2013 | U.S. citizens under age of 30. | 1 year of postgraduate study in Ireland. | |
Rhodes Scholarship | 8/27/2013 | 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. | |
9/3/2013 | 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. | ||
9/26/2013 | 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. | ||
9/30/2013 | U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, Undergraduate or graduate students, 3.0+ GPA, minority ethnicity. | $1,000 to $10,000. | ||
10/10/2013 campus deadline. Also must apply to Cambridge University by 10/15/2013. | 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) | 11/4/2013 | U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Seniors and graduate students who have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study by 8/1/2013. (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. | |
The Paul & Daisy Soros | 11/8/2013 | Green card holders, Naturalized U.S. citizens, or a child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. 1st or 2nd year Ph.D. or M.S. students, seniors entering graduate school. Not yet 31 years old. | 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). | |
11/1/2013 | 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 $31,000 stipend per year for five years. | ||
11/15/2013 | 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. | ||
11/20/2013 | 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. $20,000 stipend + tuition and fees. | ||
11/30/2013 | 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 + $26,000/year stipend. | ||
12/2/2013 | Female students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in 2014-2015. Strong academic record. Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science. | $10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat. | ||
12/2/2013 | Students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in 2014-2015 from an underrepresented background (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female) in computer science. | $10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat. | ||
12/2/2013 | Current undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities who will be studying at a university in United States or Canada for the 2014-2015 academic year. | $10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat. | ||
12/2/2013 | Current undergraduate or graduate student veterans who will be studying at a university in the United States for the 2014-2015 academic year | $10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat. | ||
12/15/2013 | Hispanic heritage, U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, GPA 3.0+, be enrolled full-time during the 2014-2015 academic year, must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), must be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree. | $1,000-$5,000 scholarship. | ||
12/16/2013 | U.S. citizens. Undergraduate and graduate students. 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2014. GRE required for graduate applications. | Full Tuition + stipend. | ||
National Defense Science and Engineering. | 12/20/2013 | 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. | |
MIT & Lemelson Foundation | 12/31/2013 | Applicants will be evaluated by category-specific screening groups and a prestigious national jury, the same jury that selects the winner of the annual $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize, on a range of criteria including portfolio of inventions for graduate student entrants and a single invention for undergraduate teams; potential for commercialization of inventions and demonstrated youth leadership and mentorship. | $10,000 for undergraduates. $15,000 for graduate students. | |
Palantir | 12/31/2013 | Female CS majors or related areas of study; 3.5+ GPA; undergrad and grad students eligible; must be eligible to work in the US. | $1,500 to $10,000 scholarship; 2-day workshop. | |
U.S. DOE | 1/7/2014 | U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Seniors or 1st year graduate students. | Full Tuition and fees + $36,000 stipend for one year. (Renewable up to four years.) | |
1/15/2014 | U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Seniors, 1st or 2nd year Ph.D. students who are women or members of underrepresented groups. GRE required. | Fellowship is up to three years, including all tuition and fees. $2380/month stipend. Summer internship. | ||
Lightspeed Venture Partners | 1/31/2014 | Engineering or CS undergraduates or graduate students who are full-time students in academic year 2013-2014. | $10,000 per team member, $5,000 per team, chance to win investment in your team's idea. | |
1/31/2014 | U.S. citizens enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program. May include domestic language and cultural study with overseas study or all overseas study in a non-western country. Funding for 1 to 6 academic semesters. | Up to $20,000 | ||
2/3/2014 | The Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project is open to projects submitted by applicants from universities and nonprofit organizations based in the United States. Eligible projects must: | Winners will be selected for awards of $100,000, $200,000, and $300,000 which will be paid in equal installments over three years. | ||
CODE 2040 | 2/9/2014 | "The CODE2040 Fellows Program matches high performing black and latino undergraduate and graduate software engineering students with Silicon Valley start-ups for summer internships." | Paid internship, mentoring, workshops. | |
SWE | 2/15/2014 | Sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students in Fall 2014.* Requirements Vary. Search here. The Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. *The application for those who will be freshmen in Fall 2014 opens in March 2014, deadline is 5/15/2014. | $1,000 to $10,000 scholarships | |
UIUC Student Affairs | 2/28/2014 | Requirements Vary. Students/RSOs must be nominated by faculty, staff, or other students. | Varies. | |
Google | 3/3/2014 | High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing a CS or CE degree in academic year 2014-2015. Students from underrepresented groups in CS. | $10,000 scholarship | |
TEC at U. Illinois | 4/2/2014 | Awarded on an annual basis to the most innovative student on campus. Students must be nominated by a faculty member, mentor, adviser or the like. Students cannot nominate themselves or other students. Winners should be passionate innovators working with world-changing technology who are entrepreneurially minded role models for others. | $20,000 prize. | |
4/15/2014 | U.S. Citizens. Undergraduates with at least 2 full years of undergraduate studies remaining. Graduate students admitted to an Engineering program at Illinois. See: https://publish.illinois.edu/cybersecurityscholars/apply/ | Up to 3 year scholarship covering tuition, room and board. Internship opportunities. | ||
Epsilon/Nakoo.org | 4/15/2014 | Those over age 18 studying in the US and able to discuss how big data is affecting their lives. | One $1,000, $650, and $350 scholarship. | |
HENACC | 4/30/2014 | Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly participate in and promote organizations and activities in the Hispanic community. The HENAAC Scholars Program was established in the year 2000 with the goal of contributing to the Hispanic community by awarding scholarships and grants to student leaders who affect the Hispanic community in STEM. | Scholarship dollar amounts range from $500 to $8,500. | |
5/1/2014 | Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students are eligible for various awards. | Scholarships and awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. |
d) For Graduate Students:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois | 9/30/2013 | This award recognizes a current graduate student (U.S. citizen or international), whose innovative and sustained international research or service abroad, undertaken through their University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign affiliated international experience, has had the greatest impact or greatest potential impact on the University or larger community. | $500 | |
Qualcomm | 11/4/2013 | Qualcomm is inviting applications/proposals from outstanding PhD students in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at select universities. Fellowships will be awarded to eight winning teams. Teams will be composed of two people each. | Each of the eight to ten winning teams will be awarded a $100,000 fellowship for submitting the most innovative proposals. | |
EAPSI (study abroad program) | 11/14/2013 | U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Must be enrolled in a U.S. graduate program in science or engineering. | $5,000 stipend + international travel allowance. | |
11/15/2013 | U.S. citizens. Preference is given to members of underrepresented groups. The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. Applicants should expect to complete the dissertation during the 2014-2015 academic year, but no later than fall 2015. | One year fellowship with $21,000 stipend. | ||
11/15/2013 | U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. Women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015. Must have passed prelims by 11/15/2013. | $20,000 fellowship | ||
12/1/2013 | Women who are not U.S citizens or permanent residents (holders of dual citizenship are not eligible). Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported. Selection criteria include an outstanding academic record, professional potential, and the potential of the field of study to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow's country of origin. Preference is given to women residing in their home countries at the time of application. | Masters/Professional Fellowship: $18,000; Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000; Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000. | ||
12/1/2013 | Awarded to foster education and innovation in the area of societal production and utilization of energyThe applicant must be working toward a Ph.D. in an academic institution. No limitations have been placed on citizenship. | 2 year fellowship of $21,500/year, plus $1,000 for travel and $2,500 for research-related expenses. | ||
Facebook | 12/14/2013 | Full-time Ph.D. students currently involved in on-going research. Areas: Computational Advertising, Computer Vision, Compiler Technology, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Computer Security, Databases, Data Mining, Distributed Computing, Fault Tolerance, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Economics, Machine Learning, Machine Translation, Natural Language Processing, Search, Smart Datacenters, or Social Computing | $30,000 stipend + $5,000 travel + $2,500 for equipment. | |
1/15/2014 | Eligible graduate students will have already completed their first year of Ph.D. level studies in the areas of computer science, computer engineering, system architecture, electrical engineering or a related area. In addition, applicants should be part of an active research team. | $25,000 grant for research. | ||
Link Foundation Advanced Simulation _ and Training Fellowships | 1/15/2014 | Full time Ph.D. candidates. Preference will be shown to proposals dealing directly with simulation and training and which explore ideas not yet fully tested. | $25,000 grant which includes a $21,000 stipend, $2,500 for research expenses, and $1,000 for conference travel. Tuition is not covered. | |
Chateaubriand Fellowships for Science & Technology Research in France | France | 1/31/2014 | PhD students wishing to conduct research at a French lab for 4-9 months. Applicant must engage in a co-supervised Ph.D., or seek a double degree with France. | 1,400 Euros/month, travel support to France, Health Insurance. |
NCSA | 2/3/2014 | The fellowship is designed to support PhD students who are engaged in a program of study and research that is directly relevant to the use of the Blue Waters supercomputer. Preference will be given to candidates engaged in a multidisciplinary research project that combines disciplines such as computer science, applied mathematics and computational science applications. | Fellowship recipients will receive a stipend of $38,000 for the one year of the fellowship. They will also receive up to a $12,000 tuition allowance (for tuition/fee waiver). | |
Beckman Institute | 2/24/2014 | MA, MS, or PhD students who want to pursue interdisciplinary research at the Beckman Institute. Proposed projects must include involvement by at least 2 faculty members and at least 1 Beckman faculty member. | The 2014 stipend is a fellowship award that is financially equivalent to an 11 month, 50 percent graduate research assistantship commensurate with the pay rate of the graduate student's home department. Funds will also be provided to each awardee to attend one national meeting to present the results of their research. | |
Numerous Sponsors | 2/28/2014 | MS and PhD students in CS or Math. Graduates not more than 5 years past their PhD. Only 200 slots available worldwide. | This is a 5 day-long event, featuring many prominent speakers, which is open to 200 top CS and Math MS and PhD students (as well as recent PhD graduates). The 2013 event featured 27 Turing Award winners. | |
Beckman Institute | 3/24/2014 | Illinois graduate students who are pursuing research with an advisor affiliated with the Beckman Institute's HCII theme. See the link for more information. | Up to two $3,500 awards. | |
IEEE-CS and ACM | 5/1/2014 | Exceptional PhD students whose research focus is on high-performance computing applications, networking, storage, or large-scale data analysis using the most powerful computers that are currently available. | $5,000 honorarium. Travel and registration to SC14. | |
Beckman Institute | 5/9/2014 | The competition is open to all University of Illinois Graduate Students currently pursuing degrees that involve research on CS/AI-related topics. | $2,000 |
e) Post-doctoral Opportunities:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral . Research Fellowships | NSF | 10/16/2013 | The purpose of the MSPRF is to support future leaders in the mathematical sciences by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments that will have maximal impact on their future scientific development. There are two options for awardees: Research Fellowship and Research Instructorship. Applicants must, at the time of submission, be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a legally admitted permanent resident alien of the United States and may not have held the doctoral degree more than 2 years as of January 1 of the year of the award. See solicitation for additional requirements. | The total Fellowship amount is $150,000. For specifics, see solicitation. |
LLNL | 11/1/2013 | The purpose of the fellowship is to pursue cutting-edge science and stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas.Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional talent, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically two to four fellowships are awarded each year. | This fellowship has a three-year term. Salary is $8092/month. | |
Harry S. Truman Fellowship in _ National Security Science and Engineering | Sandia | 11/1/2013 | Eligibility criteria include: U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain a DOE "Q" clearance; research in areas of interest to national security; the candidate must have been awarded a Ph.D. (minimum 3.5 undergraduate and 3.7 graduate GPA preferred) within the past 3 years at the time of application or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment (Oct. 2014); and, candidates seeking their first national laboratory appointment (pre postdoc internships excluded). Truman Fellowship candidates are expected to have solved a major scientific or engineering problem in their thesis work or will have provided a new approach or insight to a major problem, as evidenced by a recognized impact in their field. | $111,200 salary + benefits, 3 year appointment. |
Harvard | 11/15/2013 | The Rowland Junior Fellows are selected to perform independent experimental research for five years, with full institutional support and access to the Institute's outstanding technical and scientific resources. The number of Rowland Junior Fellows will equal about ten, with on average two new appointments each year. Candidates in all the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology,...) as well as in engineering will be considered, with special attention given to interdisciplinary work and to the development of new experimental methods. | Stipend of $65,000 or more per year for up to five years. | |
NSF - Science, Engineering, & Education Sustainablity (SEES) - Postdoctoral Fellowship Program | NSF | 11/26/2013 | US citizens, nationals, permanent residents. Must have received Ph.D. within 4 years of the application deadline. Must have finished work on Ph.D. by the award's start date. Applicants must propose research that is in the broadly defined area of sustainability sciences, beyond the applicant's current area of core expertise. | Up to $264,000 in funding to be used over 36 months. See the program solicitation. |
PNNL | 12/1/2013 | The Linus Pauling Distinguished Post-Doctoral Fellowships at PNNL will provide full funding to its selected candidates on a major research project of their choice. Must have completed a Ph.D. in a Science or Engineering field related to the mission areas of PNNL within the last three years, or no later than Summer 2014. | The position will also include a highly competitive salary, full medical/dental benefits, relocation, plus the availability of extra funding for travel and conferences. Selected candidates will be hired for a three-year maximum duration to complete their project. | |
Beckman Institute, UIUC | 12/2/2013 | Recipients of the fellows awards are expected to have a recent Ph.D. (received no earlier than December 2010) in an area of research relevant to Beckman Institute research and to be involved in interdisciplinary studies related to one of the Beckman Institute's research themes. | Fellows will be appointed for up to three years, beginning as early as July of their application year, and no later than December 31. Fellows receive $52,000 annually, plus benefits and a research budget. | |
John Von Neumann Research Fellowship in Computational Science | Sandia National Lab | 1/6/2014 | Applicants must have or soon receive a Ph.D. in applied/computational mathematics or related computational science and computational engineering disciplines. Applicants must have less than three years of post-doctoral experience. | This appointment is for a period of one year, with a possible renewal for a second year, and includes a highly competitive salary, moving expenses and a generous professional travel allowance. |
Ford Foundation | 1/9/2014 | The awards will be made to individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Applicants must have been awarded a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree no earlier than November 30, 2006 and no later than November 15, 2013 in an eligible research-based field from a U.S. educational institution. | Stipend of $40,000 for one year. | |
IBM Herman Goldstine Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mathematical Sciences | IBM Research | 1/10/2014 | Candidates must have received a Ph.D. degree after September 2009 or should expect to receive one before the fellowship commences in the second half of 2014 (usually in September). | The stipend is expected to be between $95,000 and $115,000 |
Argonne National Laboratory | 2/11/2014 | Candidates for the Director's Postdoctoral Fellowships are selected based on their research and academic accomplishments, and the strength of their research proposal. They will collaborate with Argonne scientists and engineers on existing programs and on new initiatives. All applicants must identify an Argonne employee (sponsor) who will write the nomination memo and present your case in front of the Postdoctoral Committee. | The 2013 Fellowship carried a stipend of $78,000 per year. |