Illinois Computer Science students are changing the world through their contributions to the computing industry and to research. This page is a great resource for information and links about opportunities the Department is aware of, including scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards, and competitions.
The opportunities are divided into two groups:
- Awards that require Department action/selection: many awards do not allow students to apply directly–they must be nominated by a department, college, or institution; in addition the Department administers many of its own awards.
- External award opportunities: these require no Department action, and students may apply to these awards directly.
We encourage you to check back often to see what opportunities are available.
If you have a listing you'd like us to add, or have questions about this page, please email Hannah Gorrie.
View the list of Awards that require Internal Nomination/Department Action or Selection:
Current Internal Awards that are accepting applications:
View the list of External Awards based on your student status–students can apply to these directly.
If you receive an external award, we'd love to hear about it and celebrate your accomplishment – please email: awesome@cs.illinois.edu
Additional information and resources:
- Follow in the footsteps of your successful peers – learn about Past Winners:
- Accross the University of Illinois, there are many programs and offices that provide information on funding resources and opportunities, such as:
- Campus Honors Program: If you are a Chancellor's Scholar, you may qualify to apply for Summer Research and Travel Awards.
- Graduate College Funding & Fellowships Office
- Grainger College of Engineering Academic Resources
- Grainger College of Engineering Costs & Financial Aid
- Grainger College of Engineering Scholarships for Continuing Students
- International Programs
- James Scholars Program
- National & International Scholarships Program
- Office of Student Financial Aid
- Study Abroad Scholarships
- Archive of Past Award Announcements
| Prestigious Graduate Fellowship Information | Advice for NSF GRFP, NDSEG, and similar programs. (Information Sessions, Local Resources, and External Resources) |
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