CS at Illinois students are changing the world through their contributions to the computing industry and to research. This page is going to be the most up-to-date resource for all things awards (scholarships, fellowships, grants, etc.). As you will see below, there are two main types of awards - Department Action Needed and External, which is then divided into five sections based on your status as a student. We encourage you to check back often to see what opportunities are available. If you have questions and/or are experiencing difficulties with the page, please email Samantha Hendon or call 217-300-6331.

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Awards Which Require Department of Computer Science Action/Selection

Title (Link)	Department Deadline	External Deadline	Who	Award
2017 Tapia Conference Travel Grant	6/1/2017	N/A	MS or PhD students. Students from underrepresented demographics in CS preferred. Must commit to spending 2 hours per day at the conference helping to promote CS @ ILLINOIS.	Three $1,000 travel grants.
2017 Grace Hopper Celebration Travel Funding	7/3/2017	N/A	Recipients must be female CS students who will be MS or PhD students in Fall 2017. Recipients are expected to help represent and promote CS @ ILLINOIS at the conference, spending at least an hour per day at the department's booth. Recipients must be female CS students who will be juniors, seniors, MS, or PhD students in Fall 2017. Recipients are expected to help represent and promote CS @ ILLINOIS at the conference, spending at least two hours during the conference at the department's booth.	Three $1000 travel grants to cover hotel, registration, food, and/or transportation costs Five free conference registrations (Student registration is regularly $450.)
JP Morgan Chase WCS Scholarship (Fall 2017)	9/18/2017 by 5:00P	N/A	Female CS majors who are sophomores or juniors. Must be a member of WCS and have a GPA of 3.0+.	Two $2,500 scholarships
Conference Travel Grants (Fall 2017)	9/18/2017 by 5:00P	10/2/0217 by 5:00P	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.
Dissertation Travel Grants (Fall competition)	9/18/2017 by 5:00P	9/29/2017	Dissertation Travel Grants provide reimbursement to subsidize travel and associated costs necessary for doctoral dissertation research, whether for exploring a potential dissertation topic (i.e., before extensive research has been done) or for conducting dissertation research.	Approximately 12 grants at amounts up to $5,000 will be awarded given sufficient funding.
Master's Project Travel Grants (Fall Competition)	9/18/2017 by 5:00P	9/29/2017	The Graduate College's Master's Project Travel Grants provide reimbursement to Illinois students for travel-related costs incurred for the completion of an off-campus, short-term project required of one of the University’s master's degree programs. Grant recipients are expected to conclude their travel by August 31, 2018.	Approximately 10 grants of up to $500 will be awarded given sufficient funding.
IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Program	10/9/2017	10/26/17	Ph.D. students must have completed at least one year of doctoral study. Award Recipients will be selected based on their overall potential for research excellence, the degree to which their technical interests align with those of IBM , and their academic progress to-date.	Fellowship stipend for one academic year
Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship	~~10/4/2017~~ DEADLINE EXTENDED:10/10/2017	10/16/2017	Students must be in the second or third year of an eligible PhD program in the fall semester of 2017. International students (non-U.S. citizens) are eligible.	Two year fellowship covering tuition, fees, with $28,000 stipend.
ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award and CS @ ILLINOIS David J. Kuck Outstanding Thesis Awards	10/23/2017	10/31/2017	Those who successfully deposited a Ph.D. dissertation Oct. 2016 through (and including) Sept. 2017. MS degrees conferred between Oct. 2016 and Sept. 2017.	$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	10/25/2017	10/27/2017 by 9:00P EST	Undergraduate students who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research.	$1,500 to travel to a research conference.
State Farm Companies Foundation Doctoral Scholars Program	~~9/18/2017 by 5:00P~~ DEADLINE EXTENDED:10/31/2017	N/A	Current CS PhD students. U.S. citizens working in areas of interest to State Farm.	Three $6,000 fellowships
NEW! Schmidt Science Fellows Program	10/31/17	11/2/2017	Targeting students who are near completion of their PhDs, the program offers training in fields outside of the student’s current area of expertise. The goal is to introduce Fellows to the ideas, practices, methods, and cultures of other scientific disciplines, thereby exposing Fellows to new topics, new ways of thinking, and new people who can help guide Fellows toward new paths to success.	$100,000 stipend and it provides courses and research experiences at some of the world’s leading academic institutions along with hands-on work in field-leading laboratories.
Google PhD Fellowship	11/2/2017	11/10/2017	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 2018.	2 year fellowship. Tuition and fees. $34,000 yearly stipend (paid over the academic year).
ORAU Heidelberg Laureate Forum Funding	12/6/2017	12/8/2017	• Full-time graduate students • Have completed by June 2018 at least two academic years of study toward a doctoral degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline; and • Be actively participating in a research project.	Approved nominees will receive a travel award that covers costs associated with the selected young researchers’ travel; this includes international airfare on a US flagship air carrier (up to $1750), lodging, meals, ground transportation, and registration fees for the Heidelberg Laureate Forum.
JP Morgan Chase WCS Scholarship (Spring 2018)	12/6/2017	N/A	Female CS majors who are WCS members. Must be sophomores or juniors with a GPA of at least 3.0	Two $2,500 scholarships.
John Deere & Company Scholarship	12/6/2017	N/A	Undergrad WCS or LCSC members with GPAs of 3.0+.	Four $2,000 scholarships
Marion Morse Wood Fellowship	1/19/2018	1/30/2018	University of Illinois graduate students whose research focuses on interpersonal communication.	Two $12,000 fellowships for AY 2018-2019.
Conference Travel Grants (Spring 2018)	2/12/2018	2/26/2018	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.
FMC Educational Fund Fellowship	2/19/2018	2/28/2018	The University of Illinois' FMC Fellowships support masters- and doctoral-level students in engineering, business administration, and other areas related to the work of FMC Technologies, Inc. FMC is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry.	$25,000 fellowship for PhD students; $15,000 fellowship for MS students.
Illinois Computer Science Student Awards (Spring 2018)	3/5/2018 - Ugrads 3/12/2018 - Grads	N/A	CS undergraduate and graduate students. Various awards and scholarships for academic excellence, research excellence, and/or leadership.	Awards and scholarships ranging in value from $250 to $3,300.
Pao Memorial Fellowship	3/12/2018	3/26/2018	CS and ECE students - see specific criteria here.	$5,000 paid monthly over 9 months
Dissertation Completion Fellowship	3/19/2018 by 11:59P	4/11/2018	Applicants must be enrolled in a program leading to the PhD, DMA, EdD, or JSD and should have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree except the dissertation. Only those students who will defend and deposit their dissertations by August 2019 are eligible for nomination.	One-year stipend of $20,000, a full waiver of tuition, service fee, health service fee, AFMA fee, Library fee, as well as basic dental and vision coverage.
Mavis Future Faculty Fellows Program	3/19/2018 by 11:59P	3/31/2018	Advanced doctoral students (passed qualifying exam) in the College of Engineering who express an interest in academia are eligible to apply.	$2,000 and access to MF3 Program.
ACM SIGHPC/Intel Computational & Data Science Fellowships	4/16/2018 by 11:59P	4/30/2018	Either currently enrolled in a graduate program or accepted to begin in one no later than October 15 Pursuing a graduate degree – Master’s, PhD, or equivalent – in computational or data science (although the formal name of the program may be somewhat different) Completed less than half of her/his planned program of study (with preference given to students who are still early in their studies) A woman and/or a member of a racial/ethnic group that is currently underrepresented in the computing field in the country where the student will earn the degree Only one student per department can be nominated. Requires a department letter of endorsement.	"The value of the stipend will be US$15,000 annually, adjusted depending on the country where the degree will be earned."
Student Technology Prize in Primary Healthcare	TBD (Most recent 4/14/2017)	TBD (Most recent 5/1/2017)	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
2018 Tapia Conference Travel Grant	5/1/18	N/A	MS or PhD students. Students from underrepresented demographics in CS preferred. Must commit to spending 2 hours per day at the conference helping to promote Illinois Computer Science.	Three $1,000 travel grants.
2018 Grace Hopper Celebration Travel Funding	5/1/18	N/A	Department Registration + Grant: Preference given to female CS students who will be MS or PhD students in Fall 2018. Recipients are expected to help represent and promote Illinois Computer Science at the conference, spending at least an hour per day at the department's booth. Department Registration: Preference given to female CS students who will be juniors, seniors, MS, or PhD students in Fall 2018. Recipients are expected to help represent and promote Illinois Computer Science at the conference, spending at least two hours during the conference at the department's booth. GoDaddy Funding: Open to undergraduate and graduate students, first-time GHC attendee, Member of WCS, 3.0 or higher GPA	Registration + $550 travel grants to cover hotel, registration, food, and/or transportation costs (3) Free conference registrations (5) Two $1,250 travel grants to attend GHC 2018

External Awards

High School Seniors

Title (Link)	Institution/Sponsor	Deadline	Who	Award
CIA Undergraduate Scholarship	Central Intelligence Agency	8/14/2017	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 Award for Aspirations in Computing	NCWIT / corporate sponsors	11/6/2017 (Opens 9/1/17)	Young women at the high-school level for computing-related achievements and interests.	$500, laptop, engraved trophy.
Generation Google Scholarship	Google	12/11/2017	High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing a CS or CE degree in academic year 2017-2018. Students from underrepresented groups in CS.	$10,000 scholarship
Microsoft Imagine Cup	Microsoft	TBA (Most recent 12/20/2016)	If you’re a student at a university, community college, vocational or trade school, or a high school, you are eligible to participate in Microsoft Imagine. All students at accredited schools around the world are eligible.	Win up to $100,000.
ACM/CSTA Culter-Bell Prize	CSteachers.org	1/5/2018	Eligible applicants for the award will include graduating high school seniors residing and attending school in the US. Challenges for the award will focus on developing an artifact that engages modern computing technology and computer science. Judges will look for submissions that demonstrate ingenuity, complexity, relevancy, originality, and a desire to further computer science as a discipline.	Four $10,000 prize
Dell Scholars	Michael & Susan Dell Foundation	1/15/2018 (Opens 11/2017)	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.
AWM & Math for America	Association for Women in Mathematics	1/31/2018	Students Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, College Undergraduates	The winners (including honorable mentions) receive a monetary prize, a membership in the Association of Women in Mathematics, a certificate, and their name and affiliation published in the Newsletter for the AWM. In addition, all of the essays are published online and the Grand Prize winner‘s essay is published in the newsletter.
National Merit Scholarship Program		3/1/2018	1) Take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern; 2) Be enrolled as a high school student (traditional or home-schooled), progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to enroll full time in college no later than the fall following completion of high school; and 3) Be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.	7,500 scholarships at $2,500 available
ESA Foundation Scholarships	ESA	4/26/2018	US Citizens. High school seniors and undergraduates continuing studies. Female and minority students pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts. GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale	Up to 30 scholarships of $3,000 each.

Undergraduate Students

Title (Link)	Institution/Sponsor	Deadline	Who	Award
Stem Scholarship	HoshizakiIceMaker.com	7/30/2017	The applicant may be a college-level student providing certified proof of enrollment in a four-year accredited university or; The applicant may be a high school senior providing certified proof of enrollment at a four-year accredited university. The applicant must provide transcripts proving a cumulative minimum of 3.0 unweighted GPA. The applicant must maintain full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per term.	$1,000
CIA Undergraduate Scholarship	Central Intelligence Agency	8/14/2017	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.
Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship	IEEE Computer Society	9/30/2017 and 4/30/2018	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
Box Engineering Diversity Scholarship	Box	10/2/2017	Undergraduates from underrepresented groups in computer science. U.S. citizens and permanent residents.	One $20,000 scholarship; four $4,000 scholarships.
Conference Travel Grant	University of Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research	10/4/2017	The Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research provides awards of up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters, papers, or creative works. Please note, the Office of Undergraduate Research does not provide funds for conference travel for attendance only; grants are meant for students who will present their work.	up to $350
Illinois International Undergraduate Achievement Award	International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois	10/15/2017	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
Research Support Grant (RSG) Fall 2017	University of Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research	10/19/2017	Research Support Grants (RSG) are intended to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs.	up to $2,000
Future Engineers Scholarship Program	Kelly Engineering Resources	TBA (Most recent 10/14/2016)	Sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in a College of Engineering and not graduating before June 2016. 3.0+ GPA.	$5,000 scholarship for the 2017 calendar year.
NCWIT Collegiate Award	NCWIT	10/30/17	Applicants must be a member of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community, a junior or senior in college, and a computing major.	$10,000 cash award.
Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship	Adobe Research	10/31/2017	Current undergraduate females who will continue to be enrolled as undergraduates in academic year 2017-2018. CS, CE, or related majors.	A $10,000 award paid once with no strings attached. A Creative Cloud subscription membership for one year. An Adobe Research mentor. An internship opportunity at Adobe for the 2016 summer.
Lance Stafford Larson Paper Competition	IEEE Computer Society	10/31/2017	Undergraduate students who are IEEE Computer Society members, 3.0+ GPA.	$500 (one award)
BP Scholars Program	BP	11/8/2017	Full-time undergraduates in their first, second, or third year of their academic career; US citizen; maintain a minimum cumulative 3.2/4.0 GPA requirement or higher.	$5,000 scholarship
Harry S. Truman Scholarship	National & International Scholarships Program at Illinois	11/9/2017 by noon (Info Session: Oct. 12; Application workshop: Oct. 13)	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.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship	National & International Scholarships Program at Illinois	11/27/2017 by noon (Info Session: Oct. 19; Application workshop: Oct. 20)	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.
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship	The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation	11/30/2017	The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Georgia and New Jersey. Eligible applicants include current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer professionals, and retirees who have majored in, or have extensively studied, one or more of the STEM fields.	Admission to a master's degree program at a partner university. $30,000 stipend, with tuition arrangements varying by campus in Georgia and New Jersey. (Once Fellows are certified teachers at the end of the first year, they obtain salaried employment in high-need schools.) And more.
BuildFire Scholarship Fund	BuildFire	12/15/2017 and 7/15/2018	Be rising freshman, sophomore, junior or senior Provide verification of enrollment at a United States university Be registered as a full-time student the year after receiving the scholarship Have a 3.5 GPA or higher Submit a completed essay and all required documents by the application deadline	BuildFire will award two (2) $1,000 scholarships to two (2) students for the spring and fall semesters
Andrea J. Culumber Award	Engineering Council	12/31/2017	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.
Kay Simmons-Kappes Outstanding Student Contribution Scholarship	Engineering Council	12/31/2017	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
William R. Schowalter Award	Engineering Council	12/31/2017	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
Wayne V. Black Memorial Scholarship	ENTELEC	1/26/2018	US citizens or permanent residents or Canadian citizen. Full time undergraduates majoring in one of several areas (including CS).	$5,000
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship	Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation	First: 10/17/17 Second: 11/30/17 Final: 1/31/2018	U.S. Citizens & permanent residents. Bachelor's degree by 6/30/2018. 3.0+GPA. Interested in teaching in STEM fields.	Funding to purse an M.S. in teaching.
AWM & Math for America	Association for Women in Mathematics	1/31/2018	Students Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, College Undergraduates	The winners (including honorable mentions) receive a monetary prize, a membership in the Association of Women in Mathematics, a certificate, and their name and affiliation published in the Newsletter for the AWM. In addition, all of the essays are published online and the Grand Prize winner‘s essay is published in the newsletter.
Microsoft Scholarship	Microsoft	2/9/2018 (Opens 10/25/2017)	Be enrolled full time in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university in the United States, Canada or Mexico at the time you submit the application. GPA of at least 3.0/4.0. Show satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics.	"As a recipient of one of our scholarships, you’ll be able to have full or partial tuition covered for one academic year."
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Outstanding Young Researcher	Heidelberg Laureate Forum	2/9/2018	The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) annually organizes the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), which is a networking event for mathematicians and computer scientists from all over the world. The 6th Heidelberg Laureate Forum will take place from September 23 to 28, 2018. This prominent, versatile event combines scientific, social and outreach activities in a unique atmosphere, fueled by comprehensive exchange and scientific inspiration. Laureate lectures, young researcher workshops and a structure welcoming unfettered discussions are the elements that compose the Forum’s platform. http://www.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/faq/	One of the 200 coveted spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking event
Undergrad Conference Travel Grants	Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research	2/21/2018	Conference travel grants are meant for students who will present their work. Must be in good academic standing.	Up to $350 for travel
Cargill Global Scholars Program	Cargill, Incorporated	TBA (Most recent 3/1/2017)	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.
Beckman Undergraduate Fellows Program	Beckman Institute	3/6/2018	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.
Nutanix Women in Technology Scholarships	Nutanix	3/15/2018	• Full-time female* undergraduate student going into her senior year or in a master’s program for the 2018-2019 school year • pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering and computer science, or software engineering • Attending school in the United States or India • minimum GPA of 3.5 • Demonstrate strong leadership and communications skills • Record of co-curricular activity and/or community service • Be of good character	Five $10,000 scholarships
Horatio Alger Honeywell Scholarship	Horatio Alger Association	3/15/2018	Students studying in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) at both Honeywell partner schools and Horatio Alger Collegiate Partner institutions (Illinois is a partner)	10 scholarships at $10,000 each to students pursuing STEM degrees who have critical financial need ($55,000 or less family income) and who are current freshmen who have successfully completed their first fall semester
College of Engineering Scholarships for Continuing Students	College of Engineering	3/16/2018 (Open end 2/2018)	Scholarships for continuing undergraduates. Specific criteria vary, see the website.	$1,000 to $10,000 per year.
ISPE Foundation Scholarships	Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE)	3/31/2018	Varies, see ISPE website.	$1000-$1500
Tau Beta Pi Scholarship	Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society	4/1/2018 (Opens 1/15/18)	The program is designed for members of Tau Beta Pi who will be returning to college for the next academic year for full time undergraduate study.	Over 200 scholarships valued at $1,000 to $2,000.
AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarship for Undergraduate Students	AFCEA International	4/20/2018	Applications will be accepted from current eligible undergraduate level students majoring in STEM fields that meet the mission of AFCEA (listed below), to include Cyber Security, Intelligence and Homeland Security-related disciplines. Undergraduate candidates must be at least second-year college students enrolled as sophomores or juniors full-time in a four-year college or university at the time of application. Online programs are eligible. A current overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in their current program at an accredited U.S. college or university required at the time of application.	Scholarship amounts are subject to availability of funding.
ESA Foundation Scholarships	ESA	4/26/2018	US Citizens. High school seniors and undergraduates continuing studies. Female and minority students pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts. GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale	Up to 30 scholarships of $3,000 each.

Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Title (Link)	Institution/Sponsor	Deadline	Who	Award
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program	Xerox Corporation	9/30/2017	U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, undergraduate or graduate students, 3.0+ GPA, minority ethnicity.	$1,000 to $10,000 scholarship.
Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship	IEEE Computer Society	9/30/2017 and 04/30/2018	Graduate students, and those in the final two years of an undergraduate program in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a well-defined computer related field of engineering. IEEE Computer Society Membership required.	12+ scholarships of $1,000+.
Churchill Scholarship	National & International Scholarships Program at Illinois	10/10/2017 by noon Also must apply to Cambridge University by noon 10/11/2017.	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.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) * (Application Page) * See handy links here.	NSF	10/24/2017 Reference Letter Due: 11/2/2017	U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Seniors and graduate students who have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study by 8/1/2017. (So, typically seniors and 1st and 3rd semester graduate students.) Must be registered with Fastlane. NOTE: As of 2017, graduate students are limited to only one application to the GRFP, submitted either in the first year or in the second year of graduate school.	Winners: 3 years of support for graduate study. $34,000 per year stipend and $12,000 per year for tuition and fees. XSEDE access. Honorable Mention: Access to XSEDE.
Hertz Foundation Fellowship	Fannie and John Hertz Foundation	10/27/2017 (Opens 8/15/2017)	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.
NCWIT Collegiate Award	NCWIT	10/30/17	Applicants must be a member of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community, a junior or senior in college, and a computing major.	$10,000 cash award.
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans	The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans	11/1/2017	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).
CODE 2040	CODE 2040	11/19/2017	"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.
GEM Fellowship	The National GEM Consortium	11/13/2017 (Opens 7/1/2017)	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.
Google SVA Scholarship	Google	11/14/2017 by noon EST	Current undergraduate or graduate student veterans who will be studying at a university in the United States for the 2017-2018 academic year.	$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship	The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation	11/30/2017	The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Georgia and New Jersey. Eligible applicants include current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer professionals, and retirees who have majored in, or have extensively studied, one or more of the STEM fields.	Admission to a master's degree program at a partner university. $30,000 stipend, with tuition arrangements varying by campus in Georgia and New Jersey. (Once Fellows are certified teachers at the end of the first year, they obtain salaried employment in high-need schools.) And more.
S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship for Service Program	ASEE	12/1/2017 by 5:00P EST	U.S. citizens. Undergraduate and graduate students with 3.0+ GPA. 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2017. GRE required for graduate applications.	Full Tuition + stipend.
Generation Google Scholarship	Google	12/11/2017	High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing a CS or CE degree in academic year 2016-2017. Students from underrepresented groups in CS.	$10,000 scholarship
Google Techmaker Scholars (was Anita Borg Scholarship)	Google	12/11/2017 by 11:59P PST	Female students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in 2016-2017, who intend to enroll for 2017-18. Strong academic record. Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science.	$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships	National Research Council	12/14/2017	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. Additional information found here.	3 years of support for graduate study. $24,000 stipend + tuition and fees.
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG)	ASEE	12/31/2017	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.
AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship	AAUW	1/10/2018 (Open 8/1/2017)	Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of MS study at accredited U.S. institutions during the fellowship year in one of the designated degree programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low, including CIS. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.	$5,000 to $18,000
Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Graduate Fellowship	DOE	1/17/2018	The DOE CSGF is open to U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university. Open to: Undergraduate seniors Applicants with no more than B.S. or B.A. degrees who are not enrolled in graduate school First-year graduate students (M.S. degree or Ph.D. students without an M.S. degree)	Four years of support. Yearly stipend of $36,000. Full tuition. Equipment/materials allowance.
Illinois Innovation Prize	TEC	1/21/2018	Recognizes the most innovative student on campus. Students may not nominate themselves or other students. Nominations must come from a faculty member, mentor, etc.	$20,000 cash prize.
Microsoft Imagine Cup	Microsoft	TBA (Most recent 12/20/2016)	If you’re a student at a university, community college, vocational or trade school, or a high school, you are eligible to participate in Microsoft Imagine. All students at accredited schools around the world are eligible.	Win up to $100,000.
Fifty for the Future	Illinois Technology Foundation	TBA (Most recent 1/31/2016)	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 15, 2016.	Recognition at an awards banquet.
XSEDE Scholars Program	XSEDE	TBA (2/1/2016)	The XSEDE Scholars Program (XSP) is a selective year-long program for U.S. students from underrepresented groups in the computing sciences to learn more about high performance computing and XSEDE resources. The focus is on the following underrepresented groups: African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, Native Americans, and women.	$5,000 stipend for an HPC internship. Receive travel funds to attend XSEDE 2017; access to a variety of online resources.
Beckman Awards Program in Organizational Intelligence and Computational Social Science	Beckman Institute	No funding for 2018 (Most recent 3/10/2017)	This program will fund one graduate student and one undergraduate to pursue research in the study of social networks and large-scale social systems at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology during the summer.	The graduate award will be $5,500 and the undergraduate award will be $3,500. The purpose of these awards 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.
Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS)	CRA-W / HP-Enterprise	2/1/2018	Women studying information security may apply for consideration to receive the scholarship for their third or fourth year of undergraduate studies, or for a Masters’ program. To be eligible, you must be accepted at or enrolled in a US campus of a US university. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.	Scholarships of up to $10,000
Insight Data Fellowship Program	Insight	2/5/2018	Insight offers four distinct Fellowships in a number of different locations. Please select only one program, which best aligns with your career transition goals. Select the location where you intend to live and work full-time after completion of the program. Select the start date that allows you to participate in the program full-time and accept a job offer immediately afterwards. Email questions to info@insightdatascience.com. Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs) Health Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs) Data Engineering (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs) Artificial Intelligence (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)	7 week, full-time training fellowship; Mentorship from leading industry data scientists, data engineers & AI specialists; Join an active community of Insight alumni; Self-directed, project-based learning followed by interviews at top companies; and Tuition-free with need-based scholarships available to help cover living costs
Avery Brundage	University of Illinois	2/6/2018 (application) 2/13/2018 (electronic references)	University of Illinois students who are both gifted students and exceptional athletes, to support their combined physical and mental development.	Scholarship for AY 18-19
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Outstanding Young Researcher	Heidelberg Laureate Forum	2/9/2018	The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) annually organizes the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), which is a networking event for mathematicians and computer scientists from all over the world. The 6th Heidelberg Laureate Forum will take place from September 23 to 28, 2018. This prominent, versatile event combines scientific, social and outreach activities in a unique atmosphere, fueled by comprehensive exchange and scientific inspiration. Laureate lectures, young researcher workshops and a structure welcoming unfettered discussions are the elements that compose the Forum’s platform. http://www.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/faq/	One of the 200 coveted spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking event
Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships	UIUC Student Affairs	2/15/2018	Requirements Vary. Students/RSOs must be nominated by faculty, staff, or other students.	Varies.
Student of Vision ABIE Award	Anita Borg Institute	3/1/2018	The Student of Vision ABIE Award recognizes and celebrates a undergraduate or graduate student who has a unique vision of how technology innovation can solve important problems, and how inspiring more women in technology enables meaningful innovation.	$1,000 and a scholarship to GHC 2016
Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project	Vodafone	3/5/2018 (Opens: 10/10/2017)	The Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project™ (the “competition”) seeks to identify and fund the best innovations using wireless related technology to address critical social issues around the world. Project proposals must demonstrate significant advancement in the field of wireless-related technology applied to social benefit use. The competition is open to projects from universities and nonprofit organizations based in the United States. Although organizations must be based in the United States, projects may operate and help people outside of the United States.	Winners will be selected for awards of $100,000, $200,000, and $300,000 which will be paid in equal installments over three years.
Beckman Awards Program in Cognitive, Lifespan Engagement, Aging and Resilience	Beckman Institute	3/6/2018	This program will fund one graduate student and one undergraduate to pursue research in cognitive aging at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology during the summer.	Disbursements will be made to each successful applicant’s University account at the end of the spring semester. The purpose of these awards 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 ($5,000 and $3,000, for graduate and undergraduate awards, respectively), as well as for research expenses ($500).
ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Scholarship	ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing	3/12/2018 (Opened 1/17/2018)	To support the Conference goals of celebrating diversity in computing, scholarships will be reviewed and evaluated by the Scholarship Committee according to three, main criteria: whether the applicant is a member of an underrepresented group, overall strength of the application and written essay, applicant’s level of accomplishment in computer science.	Scholarships include travel support, hotel accommodations and full conference registration.
Arland D. Williams, Jr. Scholarship	Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation	3/23/2018	Must be a graduate of Mattoon (IL) High School. Full-time juniors, seniors, graduate students majoring in finance, banking, accounting, economics, or computer science.	$2,500 scholarship
Illinois Cyber Security Scholars Program	ITI	3/26/2018	U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Admitted full time on campus undergraduate or graduate students. College of Engineering undergraduate or graduate student with a focus on cyber or information security and privacy. See: https://publish.illinois.edu/cybersecurityscholars/	Up to 3 year scholarship covering tuition, room and board. Internship opportunities.
HSF / General College Scholarships	Hispanic Scholarship Fund	3/30/2018	Hispanic heritage, U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, GPA 3.0+, be enrolled full-time during the 2016-2017 academic year, must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), must be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree.	$1,000-$5,000 scholarships.
ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship	ExxonMobil	4/20/2018	Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority: Mechanical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Geoscience Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).	The Fellowship consists of five 1-hour meetings with a mentor (virtual or in person), participation in the Harvard-certified ExxonMobil mentee program (on-line), an exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to the organization and company career opportunities, and a $1,000 educational grant. In addition, there exists the possibility to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship.

Graduate Students

Title (Link)	Institution	Deadline	Who?	Award
Illinois International Graduate Achievement Award	International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois	10/15/2017	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
CRA URM Graduate Cohort Workshop	CRA	10/15/17	Masters and PhD computer science and engineering students who are attending an institution in the U.S. or its territories, or an institution in Canada. Applicants from underrepresented groups in computing will be given priority (Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic, Native American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, and/or Persons with Disabilities).	Participation in the 2018 CRA URM Graduate Cohort Workshop; reasonable travel expenses reimbursed
Residential & Graduate Student Fellowships	Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study	10/16/2017 by 11:59 PM EDT	For scholars, artists, and scientists pursuing outstanding research in all disciplines — including the arts, engineering, humanities, law, formal, natural, and social sciences — with projects that are creative, innovative, or align with the intellectual orientation of the NDIAS. Projects that integrate questions of value, meaning, or purpose in the analyses are encouraged.	$25,000 to $60,000 fellowship.
Adobe Research Fellowship	Adobe Research	10/31/2017	Be registered as a full-time graduate student. Remain an active, full-time student in a PhD program for 2016. Recipients are selected based on their research (creative, impactful, important, and realistic in scope) and how their work would contribute to Adobe, their technical skills (ability to build complex computer programs), and personal skills (problem-solving ability, communication, leadership, organizational skills, ability to work in teams).	$10,000 award, Creative Cloud subscription, internship opportunity.
Facebook Fellowship	Facebook	10/31/2017 by 5:00 PM PST	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.
Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship	Qualcomm	11/12/2017 by 11:59 PST	The QInF program is focused on recognizing, rewarding, and mentoring innovative PhD students across a broad range of technical research areas, based on Qualcomm’s core values of innovation, execution and teamwork. Fellowship flyer announcement.	$100,000 Fellowship per team, collaborate with Qualcomm Researchers, travel to Qualcomm Facilities
AAUW Fellowships	AAUW	Multiple deadlines starting 11/15/2017	See website for complete details.	Variety of awards.
Caltech's Young Investigator Lecture Series	Caltech	11/15/2017	Caltech's Young Investigator Lecture Series in Engineering and Applied Science, hosted by the Division of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) at Caltech, provides research exposure and networking opportunities for selected female and underrepresented minority (URM) PhD students and postdoctoral scholars with our faculty and the Caltech community. Researchers in industry, who are within 3 years of receiving their PhD, are also encouraged to apply.	The travel and local expenses of the invited candidates will be covered.
AAUW American Fellowships	AAUW	11/15/2017 (Opens 8/1/2017)	U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. Women who will complete their dissertation between April 1 and June 30, 2018 (degree conferral between April 1 and Sept 15).	$20,000 fellowship
SCGSR Program	DOE Office of Science	11/16/2017 by 5:00P EST (Opens 8/2017)	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. Applicants must: Be U.S. citizens at the time of application and be at least 18 years of age at the time of applying. Be enrolled full-time in a Qualified Graduate Program with the Ph.D. as their degree objective. Have obtained the Ph.D. candidacy at their home institution at the time of application and must have established a defined graduate thesis project and graduate thesis advisor.	Stipend of up to $3,000 per month while at the host DOE laboratory. Up to $2,000 total reimbursement for in-bound and out-bound travel expenses to the host DOE laboratory only (i.e. not other relocation costs) if greater than 50 miles from their university.
Graduate Research Fellowship in STEM	National Institute of Justice	TBA (Most recent 11/21/2016)	The applicant must be enrolled in a doctoral program in one of the following disciplines: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Geosciences, Materials Research, Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering, and the Mathematical Sciences. The proposed dissertation research is expected to have direct implications for ensuring public safety, preventing and controlling crime, and ensuring the fair and impartial administration of criminal justice in the United States. Note: applications must go through the University's proposal submission review. Please work with Austin Dallas (adallas2@illinois.edu) on your submission.	Three years of support over up to five years. $35,000 / year stipend.
National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) - Graduate Fellowships in Science, Engineering, & Math	NPSC	11/30/2017	Fellowships support graduate students in astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geology, materials science, mathematical sciences, physics, and their sub-disciplines, and related engineering fields: chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical. Fellows are sponsored by government agencies and federal laboratories. The fellowship offers support for up to six years. 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.	$20,000 annual stipend. Tuition and fees. Paid summer internships.
Grad Cohort for Women 2018	CRA-W	11/30/2017	Grad Cohort aims to increase the ranks of senior women in computing-related studies and research by building and mentoring nationwide communities of women through their graduate studies. Women students in their first, second or third year of graduate school in computer science and engineering or a closely related field, who are attending an institution in the U.S. or its territories, or an institution in Canada. Students that have not previously attended a Grad Cohort Workshop will be given priority.	Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed by CRA-W through funds generously provided by our Grad Cohort sponsors.
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship	The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation	11/30/2017	The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Georgia and New Jersey. Eligible applicants include current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer professionals, and retirees who have majored in, or have extensively studied, one or more of the STEM fields.	Admission to a master's degree program at a partner university. $30,000 stipend, with tuition arrangements varying by campus in Georgia and New Jersey. (Once Fellows are certified teachers at the end of the first year, they obtain salaried employment in high-need schools.) And more.
AAUW International Fellowships	AAUW	12/1/2017 (Opens 8/1/2017)	The program provides support for one year of graduate or postgraduate study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. (Women holding dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country are not eligible.)	Masters/Professional Fellowship: $18,000; Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000; Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000.
Link Foundation Energy Fellowships	Link Foundation	12/1/2017	Awarded to foster education and innovation in the area of societal production and utilization of energy. The applicant must be working toward a Ph.D. in an academic institution. No limitations have been placed on citizenship.	2 year fellowship of $28,500/year.
Smithsonian Institute / CIC Dissertation Research Fellowship	CIC / Big Ten Academic Alliance	12/1/2017	PhD students who have completed all coursework and satisfied all requirements except completion of the dissertation.	$32,700 stipend.
Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowship	Symantec	12/1/2017	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, cloud computing, virtualization, machine learning, data mining, 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.).
Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships	National Research Council	12/7/2017	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 2018-2019 academic year, but no later than fall 2019. Supporting documents (including transcripts, verification forms, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and host letters): January 9, 2018 http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_166318	One year fellowship with $25,000 stipend.
NVIDIA - Doctoral Fellowship	NVIDIA	12/15/2017 (Professor recommendation by 12/13/17)	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. Fellowships support Ph.D. students who are researching topics that will lead to major advances in the graphics and high-performance computing industries and who are investigating innovative ways of leveraging the power of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). NVIDIA particularly invites submissions from students pushing the envelope in artificial intelligence, deep neural networks, autonomous vehicles, and related fields. The fellowship offers support for one year.	Up to $50,000
Link Foundation Advanced Simulationand Training Fellowships	Link Foundation	1/15/2018	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.	$28,500 grant for academic year and summer stipend.
Chateaubriand Fellowships for Science & Technology Research in France	France	1/16/2018	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.
Image of Research Competition	Graduate College	1/22/2018	Graduate and professional students at Illinois are invited to submit entries consisting of an image and brief text that articulates how the image relates to the research. Entries will be judged by a multidisciplinary panel for connection between image, text, and research; originality; and visual impact.	$500 first prize.
CRA-E Graduate Fellows	CRA-E	1/29/2018	The Computing Research Association’s Education Committee (CRA-E) seeks up to two Ph.D. students to serve as Fellows. This is an opportunity for graduate students in computing-related fields to gain experience serving on a national committee that serves the field. CRA-E members will select the CRA-E Fellows, with preference given to students in their third year (or later) of graduate school in computer science, computer engineering, or information sciences. Criteria for selection include interest in undergraduate education, evidence of interest in mentoring undergraduates in research, interpersonal skills, and interest in professional service at the national level.	CRA-E plans to appoint up to two graduate fellows per year who will serve as part of the committee, providing a graduate student voice. They will attend the annual CRA-E meeting (travel expenses funded by CRA-E), serve on a CRA-E subcommittee related to their interests and expertise, and contribute to the CRA-E Conquer site that provides resources for undergraduate research and graduate school.
Blue Waters Graduate Fellowship	NCSA	2/2/2018 A letter from the department head is required. Email Samantha Hendon to let her know that you're applying. (Opens 10/1/2017)	The fellowship is designed to support PhD students who are engaged in a program of study and research that is directly relevant to the use of Blue Waters. Preference will be given to candidates engaged in a multidisciplinary research project that combines disciplines such as computer science, applied mathematics and computational science applications.	Fellows will receive a stipend of $38,000, up to a $12,000 tuition allowance, and up to 50,000 node-hours on the petascale Blue Waters supercomputer to support their research.
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Outstanding Young Researcher	Heidelberg Laureate Forum	2/9/2018	The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) annually organizes the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), which is a networking event for mathematicians and computer scientists from all over the world. The 6th Heidelberg Laureate Forum will take place from September 23 to 28, 2018. This prominent, versatile event combines scientific, social and outreach activities in a unique atmosphere, fueled by comprehensive exchange and scientific inspiration. Laureate lectures, young researcher workshops and a structure welcoming unfettered discussions are the elements that compose the Forum’s platform. http://www.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/faq/	One of the 200 coveted spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking event
DFI Fellowship	Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)	2/16/2018 (to the Grad College)	To be eligible, a student must be a US citizen or permanent resident, a member of an underrepresented ethnic group, a resident of the state of Illinois, in a master’s or doctoral program, able to demonstrate financial need, and able to demonstrate academic excellence. Applicants must also commit to working full-time in higher education in the state of Illinois starting upon graduation and continuing for as many years as was supported by the fellowship.	Master’s students may receive two years of support; doctoral students may receive four years of support. IBHE has not yet finalized the stipend levels, but we anticipate ~$13,000 for new fellows and ~$15,000 for renewing fellows. Fellowships may also qualify for tuition waivers. For students holding up to a 50% assistantship, the fellowship may be held concurrently with the assistantship.
Graduate Student Leadership Award	Graduate College	2/28/2018	The Graduate Student Leadership Award celebrates graduate students who have engaged in outstanding service that has positively impacted the campus or wider Urbana-Champaign community.	$500 Award
Beckman Graduate Fellows Program	Beckman Institute	3/6/2018	University of Illinois graduate students at the M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. level. Research projects must involve at least one Beckman faculty member who carries out their research at Beckman in addition to a second U of I faculty member, and preference is given to those proposals that are interdisciplinary and involve the active participation of two Beckman faculty members from two different groups.	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.
Thomas and Margaret Huang Award for Graduate Research	Beckman Institute	3/6/2018	Graduate students working in the broad area of human-computer intelligent interaction, including research in computer vision, image compression and processing, pattern recognition, multimodal signal processing, human perception and performance, and artificial intelligence.	The Huang Award is $3,500; we expect to select one to two awardees annually.
NIJ Grad Research Fellowship in STEM	National Institute of Justice	3/12/2018	The NIJ GRF program supports doctoral students engaged in research relevant to NIJ's criminal justice mission. The GRF program has two tracks, grouped by academic area of study: the Social and Behavioral Sciences program and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. Each track issues its own solicitation once per year. The FAQs on this page are specific to the GRF-STEM program.	Each successful applicant (i.e., the host academic institution) will be awarded a total of up to $50,000. Of this amount, $35,000 is dedicated toward the fellow’s salary/stipend and related costs (e.g., fringe benefits or health insurance). The $35,000 allowance is intended to cover 12 months of such costs at the applicant institution’s discretion. Up to $15,000 may be awarded to cover the student’s tuition and fees, research expenses, and related costs.
Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant	Microsoft Research	3/30/2018	This grant program is open to doctoral students in their fourth year or beyond, studying computing topics at universities in the United States and Canada, who are from under-represented groups (women, African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and/or people with disabilities).	The program allows students to apply for a research grant of up to $20,000 to support their dissertation research; grant recipients will also get to take part in a two-day career workshop at Microsoft Research Redmond this fall.
CSE Fellow	CSE Program	~~4/11/2018~~ EXTENDED: 4/18/2018	Graduate students are invited to submit proposals for support of interdisciplinary research in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE). Eight awards are expected to be given for the 2017-2018 academic year.	Stipend corresponding to a 25% research assistantship in their home department. Tuition Waiver.
CompGen Fellowship	Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Carl Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Coordinated Science Laboratory	4/20/2018 Contact Samantha if you have concerns about the deadline; there may be some flexibility.	Pre-doctoral program aimed at promoting interdisciplinary research in computational genomics. Fellows can be either computationally focused doctoral students with a biology co-advisor, or biologically focused doctoral students with a computational co-advisor. Fellowship recipients should propose projects that plan to leverage and help to advance the CompGen group of researchers and / or currently funded CompGen grants such as the NIH BD2K KnowENG project or the NSF-funded CompGen instrumentation award. For project examples, click here.	These fellowships are awarded for a one-year period, with the option of either a summer internship over Summer 2019, or summer fellowship support.

Post-doctoral Opportunities

Title (Link)	Institution/Sponsor	Deadline	Who?	Award
Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) - Postdoctoral Career Award at the Scientific Interface	BWF	Pre-Proposal 9/6/2017 by 4:00 PM EDT Full Proposal 1/10/2018 by 4:00 PM EST	Awards foster early career development of researchers transitioning from graduate work in the physical/mathematical/computational sciences or engineering into postdoctoral work in the biological sciences, and who intend to pursue a career in academic research.	The awards support two years of advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of a faculty appointment.
Lawrence Postdoctoral Fellowship	LLNL	10/1/2017 (Opens 8/1/2017	This fellowship was established to provide outstanding postdocs an opportunity to pursue independent, world-class research in a National Lab setting. This is a three year fellowship awarded to candidates with exceptional talent, credentials scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically, two to four awards are given each year.	3 year fellowship.
Residential Fellowship	Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study	10/16/2017 by 11:59 PM EDT	For scholars, artists, and scientists pursuing outstanding research in all disciplines — including the arts, engineering, humanities, law, formal, natural, and social sciences — with projects that are creative, innovative, or align with the intellectual orientation of the NDIAS. Projects that integrate questions of value, meaning, or purpose in the analyses are encouraged.	$60,000 fellowship.
Harry S. Truman Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering	Sandia	11/1/2017 (Opens 10/1/2017)	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. 2017); 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.
Beckman Institute Fellows	Beckman Institute, UIUC	11/26/2017	Recipients of the fellows awards are expected to have a recent Ph.D. (received no earlier than December 2014) 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.
Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship	PNNL	11/30/2017	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 2017.	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.
John Von Neumann Research Fellowship in Computational Science "Job" Posting	Sandia National Lab	12/1/2017	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	1/16/2018 (Opens 11/14/2017)	Candidates must have received a Ph.D. degree after September 2012 or should expect to receive one before the fellowship commences in the second half of 2017 (usually in September).	The stipend is expected to be between $105,000 and $130,000
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Outstanding Young Researcher	Heidelberg Laureate Forum	2/9/2018	The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) annually organizes the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), which is a networking event for mathematicians and computer scientists from all over the world. The 6th Heidelberg Laureate Forum will take place from September 23 to 28, 2018. This prominent, versatile event combines scientific, social and outreach activities in a unique atmosphere, fueled by comprehensive exchange and scientific inspiration. Laureate lectures, young researcher workshops and a structure welcoming unfettered discussions are the elements that compose the Forum’s platform. http://www.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/faq/	One of the 200 coveted spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking event

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