Students

• ACES Office of International Programs
• Global Crossroads Community
• Japan House
• LAS Global Studies
• Program in Arms Control & Domestic and International Security
• School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics
• The Program in Translation & Interpreting Studies

• Center for African Studies
• Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies
• Center for Global Studies
• Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
• Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity
• Center for World Music
• European Union Center
• Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center
• Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies
• Mortenson Center for International Library Programs

• ACDIS Undergraduate Certificate in Global Security
• Certificate in Translation Studies
• LAS Global Studies: Certificate in International Development
• Mortenson Center for International Library Programs
• School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics’ Certificate in Intercultural Competence
• Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education
• The Career Certificate—International

• Arabic
• French and Italian
• German
• Greek
• Hindi
• Japanese
• Korean
• Latin
• Less Commonly Taught Languages
• Perisan
• Slavic Languages and Literatures
• Spanish and Portuguese
• Swahili
• Turkish

• ACES Study Abroad Office
• Education Office of International Programs
• FAA International Programs
• Gies Global Programs
• Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (campus office)
• International Programs in Engineering (IPENG)
• LAS International Programs
• Law Study Abroad
• Media Study Abroad

The Jean M. Due and Marianne Ferber International Research Award was established through generous gifts from Professor Emerita Marianne Ferber and Professor Emerita Jean Due. The award provides financial support ($1,000) for individuals from developing countries conducting dissertation research on gender and development issues, particularly research that promises to make a significant contribution to the improvement of women’s lives and gender equity in the developing world.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be from a developing country and demonstrate financial need.
• Conducting dissertation research on gender and development issues.
• The award is intended for current or newly accepted international graduate students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. All genders welcome to apply.

Deadline and Application

Applications are due by March 15, 2025.

Next Steps

Submissions will be reviewed by a staff committee and evaluated based on eligibility criteria and responses provided in the application. Award notifications will be sent in April.

The Nelle M. Signor Graduate Scholarship in International Relations is funded through a generous gift from the late Nelle M. Signor. The award provides $2,000 for outstanding Illinois graduate students engaged research in international relations (both in the U.S. and abroad).

Eligibility

All University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign doctoral students who have completed their required coursework and preliminary exams for their degree and wish to conduct research abroad may apply. The scholarship can be used for research during the summer or academic year.

Preference is given to students studying international relations, although students of all disciplines are encouraged to apply, provided that their research includes an international dimension. Preference will be given to unmarried, graduate students at the request of the donor.

Deadline and Application

Applications are due by March 15, 2025.

Next Steps

Submissions will be reviewed by a staff committee and evaluated based on eligibility criteria and responses provided in the application. Award notifications will be sent in April.

Illinois International Donor Scholarships

Illinois International’s donor-funded and memorial scholarships are available to students participating in approved study abroad programs.

The Fall Cycle provides scholarships for winter and spring semester study abroad programs. The application opens in mid-April and is due on September 15. The Spring Cycle provides scholarships for summer, fall semester, and academic year study abroad programs. The application opens in mid-November and is due on February 15.

Applications must be submitted through My Study Abroad. Students do not have to determine which scholarships they are eligible for when they apply. All students are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they qualify.

Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Scholarship

The I4I Scholarship is supported by a student-initiated fee, reflecting a longstanding commitment to making global learning accessible. All undergraduates studying abroad on an approved program are eligible to apply.

The I4I Scholarship is awarded in three different categories: General Merit, Financial Need, and Underrepresented. Students traveling to non-traditional locations receive some special consideration. Students can be considered for all of the categories for which they are eligible but will only receive an award in one category.

College & Discipline-Specific Scholarships

Many colleges and area studies centers offer scholarship opportunities specifically for students participating in study abroad. The following funding opportunities are available from the academic colleges and departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

As an international student, financing your education can be a difficult task and most financial assistance in the United States is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal residents.

International Student and Scholar Services has limited funding available to assist international students who currently attend the university and are experiencing unexpected short-term or emergency financial hardship.