This page shares information and links about opportunities that the Department is aware of regarding scholarships and award opportunities for undergraduate students. We will update the page when new opportunities are available.
Title (Link) | Institution/Sponsor | Deadline | Who | Award |
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Bailey Undergraduate Scholarship | University YMCA | 2/28/2021 | The Bailey Undergraduate awards given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. University of Illinois – Urbana campus undergraduate students in all programs are eligible to apply. | $3000 awards ($1500/semester) |
Beckman Institute | Application opens Spring 2021 | This program allows up to five promising undergraduates to pursue research at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology during the summer. | A $3,000 disbursement will be made to each successful applicant’s University account at the end of the spring semester. The purpose of the $3,000 award is to pay for housing and/or other living expenses so that the selected students can remain on campus during the summer to conduct research in Beckman Institute laboratories. | |
Cargill Global Scholars Program | Cargill | Applications open in Fall 2020 | For high-achieving freshmen and sophomore students studying in a field relevant to Cargill's world of food, agriculture, science, sustainability, and business. | 2-year scholarship and enrichment program, as well as travel to two leadership seminars at Cargill HQ. |
Stem Scholarship | HoshizakiIceMaker.com | 6/30/21 |
| $1,000 |
Undergrad Conference Travel Grants | Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research | 9/30/2020 | Conference travel grants are meant for students who will present their work. Must be in good academic standing. | Up to $350 for travel |
Undergrad Research Support Grant | Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research | 10/15/2020 | Students must be current Illinois undergraduate students and be in good academic standing. Applicants must have faculty support or mentoring for the duration of their proposed research. | Funds to conduct research |
If you have a listing you'd like us to add, or have questions about this page, please email Michelle Wellens.