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The
Merage Foundation for the American Dream Fellows
Program
Website: http://www.meragefoundations.com/mfad_fellows.html
UIC Merage
application deadline:
Merage
Foundation application deadline: NOT BEING OFFERED THIS YEAR
Important
Notes: Applicants must apply through the Office of Special
Scholarships. UIC can only nominate 3 applicants per
year.
Eligibility: Applicants
must be full-time senior students, and immigrants to the United
States. They must also be US citizens or residents. If candidates
are not yet citizens, they must indicate their intent on becoming
a citizen in the scholarship application. Candidates will be
selected based on demonstrated academic achievement, leadership,
creativity, and consistent ethical behavior.
Description: The
Merage Institute for the American Dream is dedicated to promoting
opportunities for immigrants to achieve their American Dream.
The foundation provides each of its Fellows with a two-year
stipend of $20,000. Stipends may be used for fostering education,
studying abroad, securing mentors, and supporting internship
opportunities.
Send
applications to: please contact the Office of Special
Scholarship Programs in order to apply
Recent
winners: 2009 - Angela Bixby, Ying Amy Ye; 2008 - Oisin Kenny; 2006 -
Edo Duheric
Click
Here for More Information on How to Apply for the Merage Fellowship
through OSSP
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