Category Archives: Scholarships/Fellowships

Leadership, Scholarships/Fellowships

ILC Graf internship

 
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Hello,
Apply to be a John Graf Intern at the Illinois Leadership® Center!  This is a paid year-long internship for the 2014-2015 school year – there are 4 positions available!
What is the John Graf Internship and what do interns do?
·  Coordinate and implement leadership development programs (I-programs)
·  A personal and professional development opportunity to develop communication, networking, program management, and leadership skills
·  Conduct Leadership workshops for students and staff around campus
·  Recruit Graf Interns for the next school year
Requirements for candidates applying for the internship are:
·  High academic achievement (a minimum GPA of 2.8/4.0)
·  Junior or Senior standing during the term of the internship
·  Available to work 15 hours per week
If you are interested in learning more about our office and the John Graf Internship, please join us at one of our following informational sessions:
·  January 28th, 7-8pm at La Casa Cultural Latina
·  January 29th, 7:45-8:45pm at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
·  February 4th, 6-7pm at the Illinois Leadership Center
Find more information about the Graf Internship on our website at http://www.illinoisleadership.uiuc.edu/about/employment.asp.
Also be sure to check out our Graf Internship Recruitment Facebook page for event updates and more: https://www.facebook.com/events/200323260150796/.
Applications are available online now at our website Illinoisleadership.illinois.edu and are due by February 19th!
Please email this account with any questions, or stop in our office in 290 Illini Union to talk to one of us live!
We hope to see you soon!
The Illinois Leadership® Center Graf Interns
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Scholarships/Fellowships

World Quantitative and Science Scholarship Program

The WorldQuant Foundation was established to make a positive impact in the world through targeted donations to qualified organizations and students worldwide. Every donation is made with the aim of producing a long-lasting and beneficial change in the recipient and his or her society.

The WorldQuant Foundation will offer a World Quantitative and Science Scholarship Program to benefit outstanding students who are highly motivated, committed to pursuing higher education in the fields of science and quantitative studies and have a demonstrated financial need.

To apply for a scholarship, applicants must submit their academic performance and resume. Teachers’ recommendations are optional. Applicants may optionally compose and submit an essay outlining the following:

*Applicant’s need for this scholarship
*Applicant’s vision for the future and how he or she will figure in it
*Applicant’s motivation for study and success
*Applicant’s ethical and moral beliefs, as evidenced through their real-life experience

Please see http://worldquant.org/#apply/ to apply for a WorldQuant scholarship.

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Scholarships/Fellowships

Chancellor's Public Engagement Student Fellows Program

Chancellor’s Public Engagement Student Fellows Program
This program provides small grants for Illinois students and student organizations to partner with an outside entity, such as a school, government, or nonprofit agency, to address a critical societal issue or provide a service while utilizing their education and professional skills. Applications are due March 14, 2014 and require a signature from a faculty sponsor and community partner. The request for proposals is available here: http://go.illinois.edu/StudentFellows. Please contact Tracy Parish (tparish@illinois.edu) for additional information.
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Scholarships/Fellowships, Study Abroad

Summer Study Abroad Adventure

It’s not too late!  Take some time to explore this wonderful opportunity!
NEW ZEALAND Study Abroad Opportunity
Have you ever thought about studying abroad?  Concerned about cost, credits, etc.?  Well this is the perfect opportunity for you!!  This class is a short term experiential recreation/tourism course.  This course is taught and led by University of Illinois RST faculty!!! You would register this spring and travel May 21-June 13th – 6 Credit Hours!!
For more information on this exciting opportunity: Visit www.illinoisabroad.org.
Deadline to apply is set for February 1st.

To apply:  http://www.auip.com/illinois/programs/apply.php
Financial Aid and Scholarships available for this program:  http://www.auip.com/illinois/students/faqs.php#aid
This is a fantastic opportunity!!  Check it out!! For More information contact Karen at 217.333.4410.
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Informational Meeting, Scholarships/Fellowships, Study Abroad

Spring 2014 Study Abroad Scholarship Resources and Deadlines

Please share the information below regarding upcoming study abroad scholarship workshop dates and deadlines with your students. I’ve also attached an updated study abroad scholarship opportunities sheet.
 
 
Study Abroad Scholarships Workshop
Learn how to find scholarships for undergraduate study abroad and get tips for writing your application. Same content at both sessions.
 
January 28 & January 29 5:30PM
Lincoln Hall Room 1066
Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Scholarship
All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply online at http://studyabroad.illinois.edu/cost/scholarships.aspx.
 
Deadline: February 10
for Summer, Fall 2014 & Academic Year 2014-15 programs
International Programs & Studies (IPS) Scholarships
Eligibility and award details vary. Learn more and apply online at http://studyabroad.illinois.edu/cost/scholarships.aspx.
 
Deadline: February 10
for Summer, Fall 2014 & Academic Year 2014-15 programs
Enabled Abroad Scholarship
Study abroad scholarships for undergraduate students with disabilities. Learn more and apply online at http://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/?go=Enabled.
 
Deadline: March 3
for Summer, Fall 2014 & Academic Year 2014-15 programs
Nelle M. Signor Graduate Scholarship in International Relations
Scholarships for doctoral students conducting dissertation research abroad. Learn more and apply online at http://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/?go=schsignor.
 
Deadline: March 7
For Summer, Fall 2014 or Spring 2015 research abroad
 
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Course Announcements, International study, Scholarships/Fellowships

Stockholm Summer Arctic Program, and Spring 2014 Courses

Mark your calendars for several upcoming courses and funding opportunities, sponsored by or related to the Scandinavian Studies Program.
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SAO-LAS: Stockholm Summer Artic Program 2014
“Environment and Society in a Changing Arctic”
SCAN 386/GLBL 386/ESE 386
6 credits
 
Program participants will learn about issues related to climate change and human presence in the Arctic from interdisciplinary perspectives.  UIUC students participate together with students from KTH – Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden and will spend two weeks in the Arctic (in Svalbard, Norway or Lappland, Sweden). Enrollment is open to both science and non-science majors with junior status or instructor’s consent.
 
Program Dates for 2014:
June 2 through July 14 (subject to revision)
Priority deadline for applications, January 15, 2014
 
Program Information:
See Study Abroad Office brochure page for information and to apply:  https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10859

Contacts:
Sherry Danielson, SAO Program Coordinator, sdaniel2@illinios.edu
Mark Safstrom, Scandinavian Program Coordinator, safstrom@illinois.edu
Jonathan Tomkin, Associate Director for ESE, tomkin@illinois.edu
 
Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Scandinavian Studies, European Union Center, Global Studies, Earth Society & Environment and INSPIRE.
 
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Still Time to Sign Up for Spring 2014 Courses!!
 
SCAN 102: Beginning Scandinavian II (Swedish level 2)
MTWTh, 11:00-11:50
 
SCAN 104: Intermediate Scandinavian II (Swedish level 4)
MTWTh, 12:00-12:50
 
SCAN 251: Viking Mythology
MWF, 10:00-10:50
 
SCAN 375: Scandinavian Sexualities (“Children & Youth Culture”)
T Th, 3:30-4:50
 
SCAN 464: Plays of August Strindberg in Translation
T Th, 2:00-3:20
 
SCAN 492: New Scandinavian Cinema
MW, 1:00-2:50
 
(Second Eight Weeks)
SCAN 494/SHS 390: Intro to Swedish Sign Language
MTWTh, 8:00-9:50
 
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Money for Travel to Sweden – Anna Jensen Award
Application Deadline: February 7, 2014
 
The Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures is pleased to announce an award competition to facilitate study abroad in Sweden during summer 2014 or academic year 2014-15.  The Anna Jensen Memorial Scandinavian Award is a prize in the amount of up to $1,500 to facilitate study or research in Sweden.  To apply, please submit a 500-word application statement and include your most recent University of Illinois transcript (unofficial is fine). Ideal applicants are students who have been taking Scandinavian courses, or who articulate plans to do so during their time of study abroad. The statement should clearly outline:
 
• your reasons for applying
• how a period of study in Sweden is important to your studies and to your future career plans
• how you expect to use the award (you may include a basic budget)
• what your plans are to continue Swedish and Scandinavian Studies once you return.
 
You may also address in your application if there are special needs or circumstances that motivate your application.  Submit all application materials to the mailbox of Dr. Mark Safstrom, 2090 Foreign Languages Building by 4:45 PM on February 7, 2014.
 
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Scholarship to Study at Stockholm University, $70,000
Application Deadline: January 15, 2014
 
Open exclusively to seniors at the University of Illinois interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree at Stockholm University.  Stockholm University offers 76 Master’s programs in English language within the faculties of the humanities, social sciences, law, and natural sciences.  Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and living expenses for two-years while working on Master’s, or one year of work on a law degree.  For more information and how to apply visit the website.  This opportunity is designed specifically for an Illinois student in recognition of the strategic partnership between our campus and Stockholm University through the INSPIRE program (http://inspire.illinois.edu).  To apply for the fellowship, an eligible student must first apply to a Stockholm University M.Sc. program by January 15, 2014, and then submit a one-page motivation statement by February 1, 2014. 
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Informational Meeting, Scholarships/Fellowships

Beinecke Scholarship Sessions

Beinecke Scholarship Sessions (for juniors planning to attend graduate school) to be held December 12 and 13.
 
If you are a high-achieving junior and are planning to attend graduate school after graduation, but have concerns about being able to afford it, consider applying for the Beinecke Scholarship. The National and International Scholarships Program has planned two sessions to assist students towards earning this $34,000 award. On Thursday, December 12, we will be conducting an informational session, including a question and answer period with an Illini recipient, from 3:30-4:30. Then, on Friday, December 13 from 3:30-4:30 we will be presenting a hands-on workshop to assist in crafting your materials for the award. Both sessions will be held on the fifth floor of our office, at 807 S. Wright Street.
 
The Beinecke Foundation is looking for students who have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise during their undergraduate years. The program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated U.S. citizen juniors to pursue graduate studies in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Preference is given to candidates for whom the awarding of significant financial aid would increase the likelihood of the student’s being able to attend graduate school.
 
The University of Illinois may endorse one candidate for the Beinecke Scholarship, and the deadline is January 27, 2014. Additional information about the award may be found at: http://www.topscholars.illinois.edu/prestigious/beinecke.html
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Beinecke 2-day information event:
 
Thursday, December 12th- 3:30-4:30pm information session & discussion with alumni: Illini Union Bookstore, 5th floor, room 504
 
Friday, December 13th- 3:30-4:30pm workshop on how to craft Beinecke application: Illini Union Bookstore, 5th floor, room 514
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Graduate opportunities, Informational Meeting, International study, Scholarships/Fellowships

Language Specific FLAS information for students_Chinese, Japanese and Korean

My name is Yimin Wang, FLAS (Foreign Languages and Area Studies) fellowship coordinator at Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies (CEAPS). Our Center offers Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Tibetan FLAS fellowships to both undergraduate and graduate students. We are going to host a language-specific information session for students at noon, Dec. 9 (Monday) in Room 101, International Studies Building (910 S. 5th St.). Attached is the flyer for this information session. Thank you for helping us to spread the information in your departments and encouraging your students to apply for FLAS fellowships if they are eligible. All related information and application forms are available on the two websites below, and I am happy to answer any additional questions.
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Informational Meeting, Scholarships/Fellowships

NSEP Boren Scholarship Session

The University of Illinois will be hosting informational sessions on National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren undergraduate study abroad scholarships on Thursday, December 5 from 3:30-4:30 and on Friday, December 6 from 3:30-4:30 in room 514, 807 S. Wright Street. On Thursday, participants will receive information about the program and converse with an Illinois alumni recipient. On Friday, we will be providing tips in a workshop format on filling out competitive applications. The campus application deadline is January 21, 2014 for any semester or year of study between May 2014 and May 2015. Students are encouraged to begin application drafts prior to leaving for winter break.
 
The Boren provides study abroad scholarships of $6,000-$20,000 for a full academic year or $4,000-$10,000 for a semester. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students also have the option of applying for summer-only programs of eight weeks or more. All scholarships may be used for U.S. citizens to study in Asia, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East on almost any study abroad program. These are merit-based scholarships (approximately 1 in 5 eligible applicants receive awards). In order to receive the scholarship, award winners must enter into a service agreement requiring that they attempt to work in a paid position for the federal government in an area related to national security—generally the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, or the Intelligence Community within three years of graduation (deferrals possible/encouraged for graduate study). Working for USAID or tenure in the Peace Corps counts in the service requirement. Winners also receive priority-hiring status. Further information is available at:http://www.topscholars.illinois.edu/prestigious/nsep.html

Please direct questions to David Schug on the fifth floor, Illini Union Bookstore, 807 South Wright Street or by email at topscholars@illinois.edu.
 
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Scholarships/Fellowships

Goldwater Scholarship

The National and International Scholarships Program is offering a two-day event about the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater Scholarship offers $7,500 to either sophomores or juniors in STEM disciplines who aim to pursue a Ph.D. in their field.  On November 7th, attendants will receive an overview of the scholarship as well as have a chance to talk with a former Goldwater Scholarship recipients from Illinois.  On November 8th, the Scholarships Program will offer a workshop on how to write a competitive scholarship packet.  Students are encouraged to attend both events.
 The dates and times are as follows, all events will be held in 514 IUB
November 7th 3:30-4:30-Overview and Discussion with former Goldwater Scholar
November 8th  3:30-4:30-Workshop on how to craft a competitive application packet.
More information about the Goldwater can be found here: http://topscholars.illinois.edu/prestigious/goldwater.html
 
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