2021 Annual Report | Illinois International

The Illinois International Annual Report provides a “snap shot” of the accomplishments and activities of Illinois International during the 2020-21 academic year. This report also recognizes the generous support of our donors who gave between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021.

Global Impact

By the numbers.

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106
Countries were represented by the university's international student population
during the 2020-2021 academic year

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328
International students participated in the Academic Bridge program during Fall 2020

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90
Projects have received BRIDGE Seed Funding according to the 2020-2021 BRIDGE Seed Fund Evaluation

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17
Students participated in the 2020-2021 KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP)
Foundation Year hosted by Global Education and Training

Moving forward

Taking action together.

A message from Vice Provost Mabokela

As we reflect on the last year, I continue to be moved by the extraordinary strength and commitment of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and its global community. Together, we have weathered what at times felt like an impossible challenge--to continue our excellence in research, education, and engagement during a global pandemic. However, we have arrived here today thanks to the dedication of our community, and our commitment to transformative learning experiences.

On behalf of the entire Illinois International team, I want to thank our partners, collaborators, and donors for their tremendous support this year. As we begin a new academic year filled with hope and excitement, we remain committed to fostering more diverse and inclusive global classrooms that invite dialogue across cultures, disciplines, geographies, and worldviews. I am grateful for your ongoing commitment to Illinois International and its programs. Thank you.

Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for International Affairs & Global Strategies
Professor: Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

SUPPORTED BY

Generous donations from our global community.

Donors

Thanks to the generous gifts from alumni and friends, Illinois International will be able to award more than $400,000 in study abroad scholarships, international research fellowships, and travel grants in as mobility opportunities resume.

Scholarships

Named and memorial scholarship funds will allow Illinois International to award 20+ scholarships to Illinois undergraduate and graduate students pursuing educational opportunities inside and outside of the United States.

Students

Student fees contribute to the Illinois for Illinois Scholarship Fund, which supported undergraduate students pursuing virtual global experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.