2013-2014 Past Announcements
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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,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.
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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 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 , 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 |
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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. | ||
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:
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Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
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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. |