2014-2015 Past Announcements
1) Awards Which Require Department of Computer Science Action/Selection:
Title (Link) | Department | External | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9/15/2014 | N/A | US Citizens who are female CS majors. Sophomores and juniors with GPA of 3.0+. | $2,500 scholarship | |
| Conference Travel Grants | 9/19/2014, 4 pm | 9/29/2014 | 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. |
| Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship | 9/24/2014 | 10/7/2014 | Students must be in the second or third year of an eligible PhD program in the fall semester of 2014. International students (non-U.S. citizens) are eligible. | Two year fellowship covering tuition, fees, with $28,000 stipend. |
| Microsoft Research Graduate Women's Scholarship | 9/29/2014 | 10/17/2014 | Outstanding female graduate students who currently enrolled in their first year in a graduate program, or first year in a PhD program. Must be enrolled in a CS, EE, Math, Bioinformatics, or Information Science department. | $15,000 scholarship; $2,000 conference travel allowance |
| Google PhD Fellowship | 10/8/2014 | 10/23/2014, 11/3/2014 | 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 2015. | 2 year fellowship. Tuition and fees. $34,000 yearly stipend (paid over academic year). |
| IBM PhD Fellowship | 10/8/2014 | 10/28/2014 | 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. |
| ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award and CS @ ILLINOIS David J. Kuck Outstanding Thesis Awards | 10/13/2014 | 10/31/2014 | Those who successfully deposited a Ph.D. dissertation between Oct. 2013 and Sept. 2014. Exceptional dissertations completed in September 2013, but too late for submission last year will be considered. MS degrees conferred between Oct. 2013 and Sept. 2014. | $20,000 for the winner, $10,000 shared between honorable mentions (ACM Award). Small cash prizes for the Kuck awards. |
| CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award | 10/13/2014 | 11/3/2014 | Undergraduate students who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research. | $1,500 to travel to a research conference. |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute - International Student Research Fellowship | 10/17/2014 | 10/30/2014 | 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. | $30,000 fellowship; tuition/fee allowance; $3,000 travel allowance, up to 3 years. |
| David J. Kuck Outstanding M.S. Thesis Award | 12/5/2014 | N/A | MS degrees conferred between Oct. 2013 and Sept. 2014. | Small cash prize. Recognition at the CS @ ILLINOIS Alumni Awards. |
| FMC Educational Fund Fellowship | 1/21/2015 | 2/12/2015 | MS and PhD students in engineering, business administration, and other areas related to the work of FMC Technologies, Inc. | PhD: $20,000 stipend; MS: $12,000 stipend |
| JP Morgan Chase WCS Scholarship | 1/30/2015 | N/A | Female CS majors, WCS members, sophomores or juniors, who have a GPA of 3.0 or above. | Two $2,500 scholarships for Spring 2015. |
| Conference Travel Grants | 2/11/2015, 4 pm | 2/23/2015 | 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. |
| CIMIT Student Technology Prize for Primary Healthcare | 2/20/2015 | 3/9/2015 | 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 |
| Yee Fellowship | 2/23/2015 | 2/27/2015 | Chinese graduate students, especially students from the inner provinces of China. Must demonstrate an interest in engineering education. | Two $5,000 awards. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10/15/2014 | 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 | 10/31/2014 | Young women at the high-school level for computing-related achievements and interests. | Laptop, $500 cash. | |
1/14/2015 | 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 | 1/15/2015 | 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 during grades 11 and 12. | Support for tuition, fees, books, room & board. | |
1/15/2015 | High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing a CS or CE degree in academic year 2015-2016. Students from underrepresented groups in CS. | $10,000 scholarship |
b) For Undergraduates:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCSA SPIN | NCSA | Info Session: 8/28/2014 Deadline: 9/4/2014 | Internships are open to all University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign undergraduate students enrolled for the 2014-2015 academic year in good academic standing. | Internships last the full academic year, starting in the fall semester and continuing into the spring semester. All interns are paid $12.50/hour. |
9/30/2014 and 4/30/2015 | Should be an active leader in an IEEE Computer Society Student Organization. "Applicants are required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 over 4.0, and be a full-time student as defined by his or her academic institution during the course of the award." | Up to $2,000 | ||
International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois | 9/30/2014 | Undergraduate students in at least the second year of study, 3.5+ GPA. 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 | |
10/15/2014 | 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. | ||
10/15/2014 | Sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in a College of Engineering and not graduating before June 2015. 3.0+ GPA. | $5,000 scholarship for the 2015 calendar year. | ||
10/31/2014 | Undergraduate students who are IEEE Computer Society members, 3.0+ GPA. | $500 (one award) | ||
11/13/2014 | 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. | ||
11/15/2014 | Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel), or disabled veterans. At least second-year college students enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors in four-year institutions at the time of application. | $2500? | ||
Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, | Fulbright Canada | 11/15/2014 | U.S. Citizens who which to pursue a PhD in Canada. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2015. "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) |
12/1/2014 | 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. | ||
| Andrea J. Culumber Award | Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | 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. | The recipient receives a certificate at the awards convocation, and has her/his name added to a permanent plaque. |
Engineering Council Outstanding Student Contribution Scholarship | Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | 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 | 12/5/2014 | 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 | 12/5/2014 | 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 | |
Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, | Fulbright Canada | 11/15/2014 | U.S. Citizens who which to pursue a PhD in Canada. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2015. "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) |
12/1/2014 | 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. | ||
| Andrea J. Culumber Award | Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | 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. | The recipient receives a certificate at the awards convocation, and has her/his name added to a permanent plaque. |
Engineering Council Outstanding Student Contribution Scholarship | Engineering Council | 12/5/2014 | 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 | 12/5/2014 | 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 | 12/5/2014 | 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 | |
| Palantir Scholarship for Women in Engineering | Palantir | 12/31/2014 | Undergraduate women who have completed at least one full academic year and can demonstrate a strong focus in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field are welcome to apply. Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university and eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must also intend to be active, full-time students during the 2015-2016 academic year. | $1,500 to $10,000 scholarship. |
1/20/2015 | Open to freshmen through seniors for study abroad in a non-western country. U.S. citizens only. | Up to $20,000 for study abroad. | ||
ENTELEC | 1/21/2015 | US citizens or permanent residents or Canadian citizen. Full time undergraduates majoring in one of several areas (including CS). | $5,000 | |
| Microsoft Scholarship | Microsoft | 1/30/2015 | Must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico and be making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics. 3.0+ GPA. | "As a recipient of one of our scholarships, you’ll be able to have full or partial tuition covered for one academic year." |
1/31/2015 | U.S. Citizens & permanent residents. Bachelor's degree by 6/30/2015. 3.0+GPA. Interested in teaching in STEM fields. | Funding to purse an M.S. in teaching. | ||
| NCWIT Collegiate Award | NCWIT | 2/15/2015 | Applicants must be a member of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community, a junior or senior in college, and a computing major. | $7,500 cash award. |
| GreenPal Business Scholarship | GreenPal | 2/28/2015 | "GreenPal's scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior, college freshman or sophomore who owns and operates his/her own small business, or has put together a business plan to start a business while in college." | $2,000 |
Cargill, Incorporated | 3/1/2015 | 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 two years. | |
| 3/2/2015 | Sophomores or Juniors in CS, Math, or Business, with a 3.0+ GPA, with demonstrated leadership. Essay required. | About sixty $1,000 prizes nationwide. |
c) For Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Priority Deadline: 6/2/2014; | Seniors and graduate students under age of 30. | 4 years of study at Cambridge. | |
Marshall Scholarship | Priority Deadline: 6/2/2014; | 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. | |
Mitchell Scholarship | Priority Deadline: 6/2/2014; | U.S. citizens under age of 30. | 1 year of postgraduate study in Ireland. | |
Rhodes Scholarship | Priority Deadline: 6/2/2014; | 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. | |
Priority Deadline: 7/1/2014; | 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. | ||
| Tapia 2015 Scholarships | ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing | 9/15/2014 | The Tapia Conference provides scholarships for students (undergraduate/graduate), post-docs and a limited number for faculty. There are 3 main criteria:
| Scholarships include conference registration, meals during the conference, hotel accommodations, and a reimbursable travel stipend. |
9/24/2014 | 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. | ||
| Xerox Corporation | 9/30/2014 | U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, undergraduate or graduate students, 3.0+ GPA, minority ethnicity. | $1,000 to $10,000 scholarship. | |
10/9/2014 campus deadline. Also must apply to Cambridge University by 10/15/2014. | 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. | ||
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) | 10/29/2014 | U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Seniors and graduate students who have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study by 8/1/2014. (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. | |
| Hertz Foundation Fellowship | Fannie and John Hertz Foundation | 10/31/2014 | 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 $32,000 stipend per year for five years. |
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans | 11/1/2014 | Green card holders, Naturalized U.S. citizens, or a child of a parent who is a naturalized citizen. 1st or 2nd year Ph.D. or M.S. students, seniors entering graduate school. See complete eligibility criteria. | 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). | |
| GEM Fellowship | The National GEM Consortium | 11/15/2014 | 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. |
| Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships | National Research Council | 11/19/2014 | 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. $24,000 stipend + tuition and fees. |
| National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowship | National Physical Science Consortium | 11/30/2014 | 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 with $20,000/year stipend. |
National Defense Science and Engineering. | 12/12/2014 | U.S. citizens. Graduating Seniors and 1st and 2nd Year Graduate Students. GRE required. | 3 years of support for graduate study. Full Tuition + $30,000 yearly stipend. | |
| S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship for Service Program | ASEE | 12/15/2014 | U.S. citizens. Undergraduate and graduate students with 3.0+ GPA. 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2015. GRE required for graduate applications. | Full Tuition + stipend. |
1/5/2014 | "The CODE2040 Fellows Program matches high performing black and latino undergraduate and graduate software engineering students with Silicon Valley start-ups for summer internships." | Paid internship, mentoring, workshops. | ||
1/15/2015 | High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing a CS or CE degree in academic year 2015-2016. Students from underrepresented groups in CS. | $10,000 scholarship | ||
1/15/2015 | Female students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in 2015-2014. Strong academic record. Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science. | $10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat. | ||
1/15/2015 | U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Seniors, 1st or 2nd year Ph.D. students who are women or members of underrepresented groups. GRE required. | Fellowship is up to three years, including all tuition and fees. Summer internship. | ||
Lightspeed Venture Partners | 1/15/2015 | Engineering or CS undergraduates or graduate students who are full-time students in academic year 2014-2015. | $10,000 per team member, $5,000 per team, chance to win investment in your team's idea. | |
1/18/2015 | Current undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities who will be studying at a university in United States or Canada for the 2015-2016 academic year. | $10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat. | ||
1/27/2015 | Current undergraduate or graduate student veterans who will be studying at a university in the United States for the 2015-2016 academic year. | $10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat. | ||
1/27/2015 | U.S. citizens enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program. May include domestic language and cultural study with overseas study or all overseas study in a non-western country. Funding for 1 to 6 academic semesters. | Up to $20,000 | ||
U.S. DOE | 1/28/2015 | U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Seniors or 1st year graduate students. | Full Tuition and fees + $36,000 stipend for one year. (Renewable up to four years.) | |
MIT & Lemelson Foundation | 1/30/2015 | Be a full-time matriculated student in the Spring semester of 2015 at a U.S. college or university. Evaluation on a range of criteria, including portfolio of inventions for graduate student entrants and a single invention for undergraduate teams; potential for commercialization of inventions and demonstrated youth leadership and mentorship. | $10,000 for undergraduates. $15,000 for graduate students. | |
| Fifty for the Future | Illinois Technology Foundation | 1/31/2015 | Honors Illinois students who have proven determination and foresight through their education and deeds in the application and development of technology. The awards are open to all students from high school juniors to graduate students that do not graduate before March 10, 2015. | Recognition at an awards banquet. |
| Illinois Innovation Prize | TEC | 2/6/2015 | Any full-time UIUC student may be nominated. Awarded to the most innovative student on campus. | $20,000 Prize |
SWE | 2/15/2015 | Sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students in Fall 2015.* 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 freshmen in Fall 2015 opens in March 2015, deadline is 5/15/2015. | $1,000 to $20,000 scholarships | |
2/27/2015 | The Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project is open to projects submitted by applicants from universities and nonprofit organizations based in the United States. Eligible projects must: | Winners will be selected for awards of $100,000, $200,000, and $300,000 which will be paid in equal installments over three years. | ||
UIUC Student Affairs | 2/27/2015 | Requirements Vary. Students/RSOs must be nominated by faculty, staff, or other students. | Varies. | |
Numerous Sponsors | 2/28/2015 | Undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs in mathematics and computer science. See the FAQ. | This is a 5 day-long event, featuring many prominent speakers, which is open to 200 top CS and Math students (as well as recent PhD graduates). The 2013 event featured 27 Turing Award winners. | |
3/9/2015 | U.S. Citizens. Undergraduates with at least 2 full years of undergraduate studies remaining. Graduate students admitted to an Engineering program at Illinois. See: https://publish.illinois.edu/cybersecurityscholars/apply/ | Up to 3 year scholarship covering tuition, room and board. Internship opportunities. |
d) For Graduate Students:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DOE | 9/24/2014 | Graduate students currently pursuing Ph.D. degrees in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science. Must have passed qualifying exams. | The SCGSR program provides supplemental funds for graduate awardees to conduct part of their thesis research at a host DOE laboratory in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist within a defined award period. | |
| Illinois International Graduate Achievement Award | International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois | 9/30/2014 | 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 |
| Qualcomm | 11/3/2014 | Qualcomm is inviting applications/proposals from outstanding PhD students in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at select universities. Fellowships will be awarded to eight to ten 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. | |
| EAPSI (study abroad program) | NSF | 11/13/2014 | 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. |
| Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships | National Research Council | 11/14/2014 | 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 2015-2016 academic year, but no later than fall 2016. | One year fellowship with $25,000 stipend. |
| AAUW American Fellowships | AAUW | 11/17/2014 | U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. Women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016. Must have passed prelims by 11/15/2014. | $20,000 fellowship |
| NCSA-CompGen Graduate Fellowship | NCSA/CompGen | 12/1/2014 | Graduate students working in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or biologically-relevant computational science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. | 2 graduate fellowships for Spring 2015. |
| AAUW International Fellowships | AAUW | 12/1/2014 | 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. |
| Link Foundation Energy Fellowships | Link Foundation | 12/1/2014 | 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 $28,000/year. |
12/3/2014 | PhD students. Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on innovative research projects in areas related to Symantec's businesses such as security, storage, backup, virtualization, cloud computing, big data infrastructure, etc. Recipients will also be selected based on their overall potential for research excellence and their academic progress to-date as evidenced by publications. | Provides up to $20,000 to cover either one year of tuition fees of the student, or to reimburse expenses incurred by the student to engage into research collaboration with Symantec (e.g. travel expenses, hardware, etc.). | ||
| VMware Fellowship | VMware | 12/5/2014 | Nominees must be PhD students that will not graduate sooner than May 2016. | The Fellowship is a 12-month award that will begin with a summer internship at VMware in 2015, after which VMware will pay the student’s full tuition and fees for the subsequent academic year, and provide a stipend of $35,000. |
| Image of Research Competition | Graduate College/ University Library | 1/15/2015 | Entries must be submitted by graduate students or collaborative groups of graduate students who are registered during the Fall 2014 term and are in good academic standing | $500 1st Prize; $300 2nd Prize; $200 3rd Prize; $100 Honorable Mention |
| Facebook Fellowship | 1/6/2015 | The Fellowship Program is open to full-time PhD students (domestic and international) enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area. | 2 year fellowship; $37,000/year; tuition and fees. | |
1/15/2015 | Eligible graduate students will have already completed their first year of Ph.D. level studies in the areas of computer science, computer engineering, system architecture, electrical engineering or a related area. In addition, applicants should be part of an active research team. | $25,000 in funding. | ||
Link Foundation Advanced Simulation and Training Fellowships | 1/15/2015 | Full time Ph.D. candidates. Preference will be shown to proposals dealing directly with simulation and training and which explore ideas not yet fully tested. | $28,000 grant for academic year and summer stipend. | |
Chateaubriand Fellowships for Science & Technology Research in France | France | 1/20/2015 | PhD students wishing to conduct research at a French lab for 4-9 months. Applicant must engage in a co-supervised Ph.D., or seek a double degree with France. | 1,400 Euros/month, travel support to France, Health Insurance. |
| Link Foundation Advanced Simulation and Training Fellowships | Link Foundation | 1/31/2015 | Full time Ph.D. candidates. Preference will be shown to proposals dealing directly with simulation and training and which explore ideas not yet fully tested. | $28,000 award for the Fellow's academic year and summer stipend. |
| Blue Waters Graduate Fellowship | NCSA | 2/4/2015 | Preference will be given to PhD students engaged in a multidisciplinary research project that combines disciplines such as computer science, applied mathematics, and computational science applications. Applicants should be in the second or later year of their graduate program with a well-developed, related research proposal. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S. by the time of the application deadline. A letter from the Department Head is required. If you wish to apply, contact Colin Robertson (colinr@illinois.edu) by January 16, 2015. | Provides a year of support, including a $38,000 stipend, up to $12,000 in tuition allowance, an allocation of up to 50,000 node-hours on Blue Waters, and funds for travel to a Blue Waters-sponsored symposium to present research progress and results. |
Beckman Institute | 2/23/2015 | MA, MS, or PhD students who want to pursue interdisciplinary research at the Beckman Institute. Proposed projects must include involvement by at least 2 faculty members and at least 1 Beckman faculty member. | The 2015 stipend is a fellowship award that is financially equivalent to an 11 month, 50 percent graduate research assistantship commensurate with the pay rate of the graduate student's home department. Funds will also be provided to each awardee to attend one national meeting to present the results of their research. |
e) Post-doctoral Opportunities:
Title (Link) | Institution / Sponsor | Deadline | Who? | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Fellowship | LLNL | 11/1/2014 | 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 $8,500/month. |
Harry S. Truman Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering | Sandia | 11/1/2014 | Eligibility criteria include: 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. 2015); 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. |
| Ford Foundation Post Doctoral Fellowships | National Research Council | 11/14/2014 | 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, 2007 and no later than November 15, 2014 in an eligible research-based field from a U.S. educational institution. | Stipend of $45,000 for one year. |
| Rowland Junior Fellows Program | Harvard | 11/15/2014 | 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. |
| Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship | PNNL | 12/1/2014 | 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 2015. | 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 | 12/1/2014 | Recipients of the fellows awards are expected to have a recent Ph.D. (received no earlier than December 2012) 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 $54,000 annually, plus benefits and a research budget. | |
John Von Neumann Research Fellowship in Computational Science | Sandia National Lab | 12/1/2014 | 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. |
IBM Herman Goldstine Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mathematical Sciences | IBM Research | 1/15/2015 | Candidates must have received a Ph.D. degree after September 2010 or should expect to receive one before the fellowship commences in the second half of 2015 (usually in September). | The stipend is expected to be between $95,000 and $120,000 |
Argonne National Laboratory | 2/4/2015 | 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. |