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We offer the Trailblazers Scholarship to make college exploratory experiences accessible to all youth and encouraging participation of scholars who are under-represented in certain career fields and who may find the cost of attendance to exploratory programs a significant challenge.
Eligibility
This scholarship is available to scholars who meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. The scholar is a member of a group that is under-represented in the industry of their chosen academy such as men and women who are under-represented in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
2. The scholar would be first generation/low-income
3. The scholar must demonstrate financial need based on household income and the number of members in the household (provided by parent or guardian).
4. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor that can speak to who you are, your goals and career interests, your connection with the person and, how granting you this scholarship would be a good opportunity for you. Letter can not be from a friend, family member/friend, or relative. Letters should be emailed to Roxana Cejeda (cejeda2@illinois.edu). Letter must be on a letterhead and in PDF or Word format.
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for attendance at the Illini Summer Academies in the same year they are applying for the scholarship.
If you have any questions please contact:
Roxana Cejeda | Trailblazer Scholarship Coordinator | cejeda2@illinois.edu
Cindy Ogwal | Illini Summer Academies Director | cowusu@illinois.edu