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2008 Scholarship Application Instructions
Each spring the Scholarship Association for UIC offers scholarships
for current UIC students. A full list of awards is available on
the awards page of this site.
Please note that for most awards applicants must have already
completed 12 credit hours at UIC at the time of application.
*Although most awards
can be applied for using the materials below, be sure to read
the award description fully and follow special instructions where
applicable.
Applicants must complete the following
process:
1. Complete an application including:
Webform
Application - The web application is available by
clicking here.
Personal Statement – Write
one personal statement of approximately 1,000 words that relates
your scholarly and professional goals. You may also speak to other
important aspects of your life which would help a selection committee
to know you better as a person and a student. Read the guidelines
for each award carefully as some request specific attributes which
you should cover in your essay. Do not write separate essays,
but be sure to address all topics required by the awards you have
selected unless you are an applicant for the following awards
listed below..
Please refer to the specific directions
in the “Awards” section of our website if you are
applying for:
SALINAS-CHAPA
FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD
CHANCELLOR'S
COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER
ISSUES UNDERGRADUATE AWARD
CHANCELLOR'S
COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER
ISSUES GRADUATE AWARD
LAURETTE
KIRSTEIN SCHOLARSHIPS
***For those students wishing to complete a paper
version of the application, you can request a pdf by emailing
sauic@uic.edu or visiting the Office of Special Scholarship Programs.
2. Submit one paper copy of each of the following
requested materials in order for your application to be considered
complete:
- Academic Record- Please print
out your academic history from the Web for Student system and
submit it to the Office of Special Scholarship Programs.
- Two
letters of recommendation- letters from UIC faculty
members are preferred. All letters should address your scholastic
and professional abilities and should not come from family or
friends. Letters can be mailed directly to the address below,
or handed in by the applicant. (Please note that the form is downloadable
and can be printed as many times as necessary.).
**Applications missing one of the above components
will be considered incomplete, and will not advance in the competition.
Students are welcome to apply for multiple awards,
but need to submit only one copy of the application
materials. Applicants should be sure that they have read all eligibility
requirements. Applicants who do not meet the stated eligibility
requirements will not be considered. Students may not win more
than one Scholarship Association award in any given year. Please
note that if you are selected as an award recipient that all funds
are distributed through the Office of Financial Aid during the
2008-2009 academic year unless you are a graduating senior.
All application materials are due on February 15, 2008
by 4:00pm to room 2506 University Hall.
For more information, please contact:
Office of Special Scholarship Programs
2506 University Hall (MC 115)
601 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 355-2477 or sauic@uic.edu
Materials are also available in room 2506 University Hall.
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