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NSF Program Solicitation 19-590 (GRFP)

The NSF-GRF is one of the nation's premiere fellowships for graduate study. Fellowships support US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in the sciences, social sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Seniors as well as students in their first or second year of graduate study may apply.

Information Sessions:

Fall 2020 - Graduate College Resources NSF GRFP

Fall 2018 - Graduate College NSF GRFP Information Session

Fall 2013 - CS Department NSF GRFP Information Session

  • Slides [PDF] are a modification of Dr. William Hahn's presentation.

May 2010 - CS Department Information Session (Intended Audience: Undergraduates)

  • Slides [PDF] are a modification of Dr. Hahn's 9/17/2009 presentation, and they also include information from the National & International Scholarships Program's website.
  • Script [PDF]
  • Video [ASX] 

Local Resources:

National & International Scholarships Program, University of Illinois

Graduate College Fellowships Database


Dr. Ken Vickery
, Director of External Fellowships, Graduate College

Graduate College Workshops
  • The Graduate College occasionally offers workshops on applying to fellowship programs.
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    Fall 2018 - Graduate College NSF GRFP Information Session

    Local Resources:

    National & International Scholarships Program, University of Illinois

    NSF GRFP Example Essays of Previous Winners






    2019 Past Winner All Statements

    Bolton Bailey

    Kyle Fox - Website

    Kevin Karsch - Website

    Ian Ludden

    Lucas Pena

    Pranjal Vachaspati - Website

    Helen Wauck

    Tim Weninger - Website

    ...