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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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10/21/2013 |
10/28/2013 |
Ph.D. students not graduating before May 2015. |
Paid Internship, fellowship with $35,000 stipend and tuition waiver. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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). |
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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 |
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. |
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NCWIT / corporate sponsors |
10/31/2013 |
Young women at the high-school level for computing-related achievements and interests. |
Laptop, $500 cash. |
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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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10/31/2013 |
Undergraduate students who are IEEE Computer Society members, 3.0+ GPA. |
$500 (one award) |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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. |
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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. |
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Mitchell Scholarship |
8/27/2013 |
U.S. citizens under age of 30. |
1 year of postgraduate study in Ireland. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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9/30/2013 |
U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, Undergraduate or graduate students, 3.0+ GPA, minority ethnicity. |
$1,000 to $10,000. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
d) For Graduate Students:
Title (Link) |
Institution / Sponsor |
Deadline |
Who? |
Award |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
e) Post-doctoral Opportunities:
Title (Link) |
Institution / Sponsor |
Deadline |
Who? |
Award |
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