
Camras Scholars
Through personal and professional goals, the Camras Scholars Program promotes excellence in social and entrepreneurial leadership, groundbreaking and innovative research, and service to the Illinois Tech community and the world as a whole.
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Illinois Tech’s Camras scholars program is looking for who’s next. Named for Marvin Camras (EE ’40, M.S. ’42), a pioneer in magnetic recording technology, Camras scholars have solved age-old problems in structural engineering, developed novel methods for improving campus life, and increased the overall academic ethic and social ethic of their fellow students.
Of all the students who apply to Illinois Tech, less than 1 percent are selected to be Camras scholars.
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The Camras Pillars

Leadership
Leadership is the backbone of any large scale goal. Camras scholars embrace challenges and rise up to meet them.

Research
Research propels the world forward, and Camras scholars break ground for the building blocks that will shape tomorrow.

Service
Service to one’s community plants seeds to a healthy future. Camras Scholars give back to those around them.

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Named for Marvin Camras (EE ’40, M.S. ’42), a pioneer in magnetic recording technology, Camras scholars have solved age-old problems in structural engineering, developed novel methods for improving campus life, and increased the overall academic ethic and social ethic of their fellow students.
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Events
Camras Events fill the whole range from professional preparement to casual Camras Kickbacks. Our events are aimed at pushing the pillars of leadership, research, and service for Camras scholars and the student body.
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Programs
Camras Programs are long term commitments that make large scale impacts in a community. Our Bronzeville Literacy Program, Pillar Projects, and Mentorship Program connect scholars with the campus and Bronzeville.
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Scholars
Camras Scholars are the backbone of the program. Learn more about each of our scholars, as well as the executive board and advisors!
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FAQs
You have questions. We have answers! Check our FAQ sections to see if we got what you’re looking for.
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