Private Scholarships

Undergraduate Students

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships from outside sources. If a student is awarded a private scholarship, the Office of Financial Aid will credit the student's account upon receipt of the funds. The Office of Financial Aid provides a Private Scholarship Search tool to help you identify potential scholarship opportunities. Upon receipt of the scholarship check, the Office of Financial Aid will credit the student's account. Please note that under no circumstances can a student's need be exceeded if the student is receiving need-based funds. If this scholarship causes an over-award situation in need and/or cost of attendance, the Office of Financial Aid will contact the scholarship agency for a final decision.

Graduate Students

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships from outside sources. If a student is awarded a private scholarship, the Office of Financial Aid will credit the student's account upon receipt of the funds. The Office of Financial Aid provides a Private Scholarship Search to help you identify potential scholarship opportunities. Upon receipt of the scholarship check, the Office of Financial Aid will credit the student's account. Note that under no circumstances can a student's need be exceeded if the student is receiving need-based funds. If this scholarship causes an over-award situation in need and/or cost of attendance, the Office of Financial Aid will contact the scholarship agency for a final decision.

International Students

Below are a few websites that international students can use to apply for outside funding.

Institute of International Education Programs
Foreign Fulbright Graduate Student Program
Edu PASS Scholarships for International Students
NAFSA Programs for International Students
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)

More resources are listed on the Undergraduate Admission website.

Other Scholarship Resources

$1,000 Harriet Irsay Scholarship Grant

American Institute of Polish Culture

Deadline — April 20, 2009

Since 1992, the Scholarship Committee of the American Institute of Polish Culture in Miami has awarded over $175,000 in scholarship aid to over 150 talented American students of Polish descent.

This year, the Committee will award ten to fifteen scholarship grants of $1,000 each, for the 2009/2010 academic year in the following fields:

Communication
Education
Film
History
International Relations
Journalism
Liberal Arts
Polish Studies
Public Relations
Graduate students in business programs whose thesis is directly related to Poland
Graduate students in all majors whose thesis is on the Polish subject

They are awarded on a merit basis to full time undergraduates or graduates who are American citizens or permanent residents preferably of Polish heritage.

Required materials:

Completed application
School transcripts
Detailed resume
An essay "Why should I receive the scholarship" (200-400 words)
An article (up to 700 words) on any subject about Poland
Three original recommendation letters from teachers or others familiar with the academic background and applicant's plans for the future. These ?letters must be originals on letterhead stationery, signed and mailed by faculty directly to the Institute. No copies, faxes or unsigned letters will be accepted.
$10.00 check or money order as a non-refundable processing fee

ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS MUST BE IN OUR OFFICES NO LATER THAN APRIL 20, 2009, NO EXCEPTIONS. The decisions will be made after AUGUST 24, 2009. All applicants will be notified by mail of their status as soon as possible after that date. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Scholarship applications may be obtained here (PDF), by downloading them from www.ampolinstitute.org, or by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a request to:

Scholarship Applications
The American Institute of Polish Culture
1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117
Miami, FL 33141-3555

For more information call 305.864.2349 or email info@ampolinstitute.org.

About the Harriet Irsay Scholarship Grant

Ms. Harriet Irsay, Polish herself (born Jadwiga Pogorzelski) had been on the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Polish Culture, Inc. in Miami, Florida since its beginning in 1972. She passed away in July of 2008.

In 1992, she established the scholarship fund. Irsay, whose family has owned the football team Indianapolis Colts since the 1970's, has been funding many charitable causes. This one is a tribute to her roots. "I wanted to give something to people of Polish descent, so they would be able to improve themselves through education," Irsay said. "We should help our own people, just like other nations help their students."

The Harriet Irsay Scholarship Fund awards grants to American students, preferably of Polish heritage who wish to continue their education after high school. With an eye toward the future and toward the distribution of information regarding Polish culture, history and people as well as Polonia everywhere, the grants are given to students majoring in various academic disciplines. Since the launching of the scholarship program, over 175 students from around the country have received grants of $1,000 each.

Karen Ryan Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Chicago Metro Chapter #325 of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is currently seeking applications for the Karen Ryan Memorial Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be enrolled in a course of study leading to a bachelor degree, associate's degree or certification in a construction industry related program. Awards are made in strict adherence with EED guidelines and according to the qualifications of the applicants. Women and men are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Any student wishing more information or an application can contact either Peggy Newquist at peggyn13@comcast.net.

Deadline for applications is May 16, 2009. No applications will be accepted after this date.

Kelly Engineering Resources

Kelly Engineering Resources — specializing in engineering recruiting and career placement — announces its seventh annual Future Engineers Scholarship Program. Through this national program, engineering students have the opportunity to compete for a $5,000 scholarship based on academic performance and a written essay. The application deadline is October 15, 2009, and scholarship funds will be awarded in January 2010 to be used toward eligible expense for tuition, fees, books, and room and board.

Candidates must be full-time students at the time of application submittal and be accepted into the School of Engineering. Scholarships will not be awarded to Freshman, or Seniors who will be graduating on or before June 2010. Information about the Future Engineers scholarship program, eligibility requirements, and application materials can be found at www.kellyengineering.com/scholarships.

View a flyer about Kelly Engineering Resources Scholarships (PDF).

Ron Brown Scholar Program

In addition to information about the Ron Brown Scholar Program, their site provides a comprehensive set of outside scholarships for underrepresented minority students. Click here to learn more.

ROTC Scholarships

Preparing future officers and leaders in our nation's armed services, the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) provides leadership experience, acacdemic support, physical training, and financial assistance to new and returning students.

Interested students apply for scholarships through the respective ROTC branches. Applicants are eligible to receive up to full funding from the government; what applicants are not awarded, IIT will make up the remaining balance for room and board.

All three branches of the military are represented at IIT. Navy and Air Force ROTC units are stationed on campus, with an Army unit headquartered at UIC. All three serve the entire Chicagoland area.

For detailed information, please view this PDF.

You can also find more information on the department websites:
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
Navy ROTC