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Announcement: February 1, 2008
The Office of Special Scholarship Programs would
like to announce the following scholarships, fellowships, and
educational opportunities:
- The Scholarship
Association for UIC Awards
- Jack Kent Cooke
Scholarship for Graduate Study
- Teach For America
- Nina T. Shepherd
Scholarship for Study Abroad
- Judy
Curry Award for Study Abroad
- Stanley Ikenberry
Award for Study Abroad
- Freeman-Asia Study
Abroad Scholarship
- J.W. Saxe Prize
- IIPP Fellowship
SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION FOR UIC AWARDS
Website: www.uic.edu/orgs/scholar
Deadline for MOST
scholarships: February 15, 2008 (please
see website for exceptions)
Important Notes: The SAUIC application is now available as
an online web form.
Eligibility: Scholarship Association awards are designated
for currently enrolled UIC students. Students must have completed
at least 12 credit hours at UIC in order to be eligible for
most awards. Preference is given to continuing students unless
an award is specifically designated for a graduating senior.
Please note: some awards have additional eligibility requirements.
See the scholarship descriptions on the website for further
information.
Description: The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is
pleased to announce the 2008 Scholarship Association Awards
for UIC Students.
The Scholarship Association for UIC was founded in 1963 by
a group of concerned faculty, staff and friends of UIC in order
to raise money to support scholarships for UIC students. Today,
this group of scholarships is a primary source of funding for
current UIC students.
Awards are offered each spring, and are open to current UIC
students who meet the specified requirements for each award.
This spring, over 60 scholarships are available to currently
enrolled UIC students ranging in value from $500 to $5,000.
Awards cover a wide variety of majors and also include recognition
for academic achievement, campus and community involvement,
and financial need.
Send applications to:
Office of Special Scholarship Programs (MC 115)
2506 University Hall
601 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program for Graduate Study
Website: www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
UIC Application
deadline: February 14, 2008
JKC Application deadline: March 15, 2008
Important Notes: Interested applicants should contact the
Office of Special Scholarship Programs for more information
on becoming a UIC nominee. UIC may nominate only two candidates
per year.
Eligibility: Students must be college seniors or recent college
graduates at the time of nomination. All applicants should
have a high level of academic achievement as demonstrated by
superior grades, academically rigorous courses, and participation
in challenging extracurricular activities, especially those
demonstrating leadership potential and/or an appreciation for
the arts and humanities. Financial need is also considered
for this award. For more specific information, or to obtain
an application, please consult the Cooke website.
Description: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship
Program awards 45-50 scholarships of up to $50,000 to college
seniors or recent graduates applying in the spring to attend
graduate programs the following fall. The scholarship awards
will provide funding for tuition, room and board, books, and
other required fees for the length of the graduate degree program,
up to six years. All applicants must be nominated by their
university.
Send applications
to: please
see OSSP for more details
Teach For America
Website: www.teachforamerica.org
Deadline: February 15, 2008
Eligibility: Teach For America seeks
applicants from all academic majors, career interests, and
backgrounds. No previous teaching
experience or education coursework is required. Applicants
should have strong critical thinking skills, a proven ability
to influence and motivate others, and excellent organizational
ability. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a
4.00 scale. Applicants must receive their bachelor’s
degrees by the first day of summer training. All applicants
must be citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
of the United States.
Description: Each year, Teach for America selects a corps
of approximately 2,100 individuals to join the program. These
individuals attend a summer training institute designed to
help them understand the overarching approach utilized by successful
teachers in low-income communities and to provide the skills
and knowledge needed to become highly effective teachers. Corps
members are then placed as full-time, paid teachers in urban
and rural public schools. Teach for America places students
in 22 different regions across the country. (A full list of
regions can be found on their website.) Corps members are paid
directly by the school districts for which they work and generally
receive the same salaries and health benefits as other beginning
teachers. Teach for America offers need-based transitional
grants and no-interest loans to help corps members until they
receive their first paychecks. Teach for America is a two year
commitment.
Send applications
to: please see website listed above; do
not send to the Office of Special Scholarship Programs
Nina T. Shepherd Scholarship for Study Abroad
Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/spec_prog/studyabroad/Scholarship%20Alerts/ScholarshipAlerts.html
Deadline: March
3, 2008 (for Summer 2008 and Fall 2008 Programs)
Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled, full-time UIC student
(undergraduate or graduate) with at least 12 hours of UIC credit;
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale; and must use the award
to pursue a Study Abroad Office approved program. Pell Grant
recipients and underrepresented students are encouraged to
apply.
Description: The Nina T. Shepherd Scholarship honors the memory
of the founding director of the UIC Study Abroad Office and
is made possible by the generosity of her friends and family.
The award offers one $500 scholarship for a semester study
abroad student and one $250 scholarship for a summer study
abroad student.
Send applications
to: please see website listed above; do
not send to the Office of Special Scholarship Programs
Judy Curry Award for Study Abroad
Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/spec_prog/studyabroad/Scholarship%20Alerts/ScholarshipAlerts.html
Deadline: March 3, 2008
Eligibility: Must be an enrolled, full-time student at UIC
(undergraduate or graduate); have a cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0
scale; have completed at least 12 hours at UIC prior to the
start of Spring 2008 semester; and have a strong academic record
and demonstrated leadership ability.
Description: The Judy Curry Award, named after retired Deputy
Associate Chancellor and former Professor of Communication
at UIC, is awarded annually for fall or academic year program
participation to a UIC undergraduate or graduate student for
a semester-long overseas academic project or study (preference
for project/study related to China / US) approved by the UIC
Study Abroad Office. One or more awards of up to $750. Programs
for Summer 2008 are not eligible.
Send applications
to: please see website listed above
Stanley Ikenberry Award for Study Abroad
Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/spec_prog/studyabroad/Scholarship%20Alerts/ScholarshipAlerts.html
Deadline: March
3, 2008
Eligibility: Must be an enrolled, full-time undergraduate
student; have a cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 scale; must have
earned at least 12 hours of UIC credit prior to the start of
Spring 2008 semester; and have demonstrated leadership ability.
Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial
need.
Description: The Stanley Ikenberry Award, named after the
former president of the University of Illinois, is awarded
annually for Fall or Academic Year for undergraduate students
pursuing a UIC Study Abroad Office approved semester or full-year
program. Preference is given to students with financial need.
One award of $1,000. This award will not cover Spring 2008
or Summer 2008 programs.
Send applications
to: please see website listed above
Freeman-Asia Study Abroad Scholarship
Website: www.iie.org/pgms/freeman-asia
Deadline: March 5, 2008 for Summer 2008 study
Important Notes: This award has different deadlines for different
study abroad periods
Eligibility: US citizens and permanent residents only. Applicants
must be enrolled as an undergraduate at a US college or university,
and receive financial aid or have verifiable financial need.
Only students interested in studying in Asia may apply.
Description: Seeks to encourage study abroad by American students
in Asian countries. Students who participate must commit to
promoting study abroad in Asia on their home campus upon completion
of the program. Priority is given to students with no previous
experience in the country where they plan to study. Provides
$3,000 - $7,000 to study in one of 15 Asian countries.
Typical award values for summer programs is $3,000. The eligible
countries are listed on the website listed above.
Send applications
to: please see website listed above; however,
OSSP will assist students with the application process
J.W. Saxe Prize
Website: www.jwsaxefund.org
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Important Notes: The J.W. Saxe website does not contain a
scholarship application. The Office of Special Scholarship
Programs receives an annual mailing from the J.W. Saxe Fund
detailing application instructions. We usually receive this
mailing in January of each year. The website only contains
general information about J.W. Saxe and about the fund.
Eligibility: Students interested in conducting a project related
to public service. Preference is given to students who already
have a place in an existing program or who have created their
own program. Previous winners have had jobs, internships or
taken on research.
Description: The J.W. Saxe Memorial Fund provides scholarships
annually to one or more undergraduate or graduate students
working in public service. The award is meant to enable the
student to gain practical experience in public service by taking
a no-pay or low-pay job during a summer or other term.
Application Instructions: A complete application includes
the following: a resume, a statement of short- and long-term
goals, three letters of recommendation, and a supporting letter
from a faculty member. Winners are notified by May 1. OSSP
will assist students with the compilation and submission of
J.W. Saxe Prize applications.
The United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation:
The Institute for International Public Policy
Website: http://www.uncfsp.org/iippawards.aspx
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Eligibility: Applicants must be a sophomore enrolled full-time
at a four-year institution. Candidates must also be a U.S.
citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum 3.2/4.0 GPA,
have a strong interest in international affairs, and be an
African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian,
Asian American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or a Pacific
Islander.
Description: The IIPP Fellowship program provides students
with specially designed education and training experiences
critical to entry and advancement in international affairs
careers. Students are recruited from across the nation and
apply as sophomores to participate in a multi-year sequence
of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language
training, internships, and graduate study, complemented by
career development services along the way. UNCFSP is aided
in the student recruitment effort by its institutional partners
and distinguished selection panels comprised of practitioners,
academics, graduate school admissions directors, foundation
executives, and IIPP alumni.
• Sophomore
Summer Policy Institute - The Sophomore Summer Policy Institute (SSPI)
is based at Spelman College
in Atlanta, Georgia. The seven-week course of study includes
International Politics, Research Methods, U.S. Foreign Policy,
International Business, Economics, Writing, and selected area
studies. Guest speakers complement lectures, discussions, and
group assignments. Visits to international agencies and organizations
in Washington, D.C. and New York are an integral part of the
program. The fellowship covers the following: student housing,
meals, books and materials, a stipend, and all expenses for
Department of State field trips and site visits.
• Junior
Year Study Abroad - Fellows who successfully complete the Sophomore Summer
Policy Institute participate
in the Junior Year Study Abroad component. Fellows may study
for one semester at an approved overseas institution. The IIPP
provides funding for as much as one-half of the total cost
of study abroad, with the unmet half being covered by a combination
of government and institutional aid, as well as some reasonable
family contribution. The fellowship covers up to one half of
the cost of one semester for the following allowable expenses:
transportation, housing and meals (if not included in program
costs), program costs (books, materials etc), and personal
expenses.
• Junior
Summer Policy Institute - During the summer following the junior year, fellows attend
the Junior Summer
Policy Institute (JSPI) based at the University of Maryland
at College Park. JSPI offers seven weeks of intensive, graduate-level
work in economics, mathematics, communications, and policy
analysis. This institute is designed to prepare fellows for
graduate school and to provide graduate school admissions officers
with valuable insight into how individual students might perform
in graduate school. The fellowship covers the following: student
housing and meals in a university, materials, books, travel
to and from JSPI, and a stipend.
• Summer
Language Institute - Fellows without established foreign language competency
are required to participate in
the Summer Language Institute (SLI) during the summer following
the senior year. They are also required to enroll in foreign
language courses at their home institutions to lay the foundation
for a productive language training experience. Fellows are
strongly encouraged to pursue less commonly studied languages.
The fellowship covers the following: tuition/fees, room and
board, books and materials, travel to and from the SLI, and
a stipend.
• Internship - Fellows with
previously established foreign language competency participate
in internship experiences in
lieu of intensive language training during the summer following
the senior year. For some, internships may span the fall and
spring semesters as well, providing valuable job experience
that strengthens graduate school applications and bolsters
professional credentials. Funding will be available on a first
come, first serve basis with priority given to graduating seniors
and first year graduate students who have not received IIPP
internship funding. The fellowship covers the following: up
to $3,500 stipend for domestic internships and up to $5,000
stipend for oversees internships.
• Graduate
School - The IIPP rounds out its fellowship
with matching funding to support a Master’s Degree in
International Affairs. Graduate fellowships are jointly funded
by IIPP and participating graduate schools. IIPP will provide
assistance, as available, for fellows who are accepted and
offered a fellowship by participating institutions. The funding
formula is as follows: up to $15,000 toward a master’s
in matching funds per fellow, with the expectation that the
graduate school the Fellow attends will provide $15,000 in
funding.
Send applications
to: please see website listed above; however,
OSSP will assist students with the application process
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