Golden Apple Illini (GA-Illini) The mission of GA-Illini is to encourage unity, both now and in the future, among Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois (GA) attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign through an open forum for communication between GA, the campus, and the Golden Apple Foundation on all matters concerning GA life; provide support and guidance for GA at Illinois on social, financial, and academic matters; represent and promote the Golden Apple Foundation and the GA program in a positive, proactive manner throughout local and state communities; and contribute to the advancement and betterment of all future educators who will influence the lives of the children of tomorrow. equitable education was instilled in her by her mother Ann Moore. The scholarship, which bears both of their names, represents their value for education. This fund is designated for students who participated in the Office of Minority Student Affairs’ services and earned a 3.25 GPA. Moore believes that if children receive a quality education, they can combat social injustices. Her passion for justice and The Diane Moore and Ann Moore Endowed Scholarship Diane Moore is a Chicago Police Officer who places a high premium on education as a means to breaking societal barriers. Officer
Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) was developed to attract and retain qualified students from underrepresented groups in engineering including African American, Native American, Latina/o, Women of all ethnicities, people with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged individuals. Michael Jeffries Scholarship This scholarship was created in 2013 by Michael Jeffries, former Associate Dean of Students and Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) Director, to be provided annually to students served by OMSA. To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 grade point average from the previous year at Illinois and have demonstrated an interest in pursuing studies in graduate school or professional school. The primary focus will be on students from Chicago Public Schools who are participants in OMSA activities. James Scholar Activities & Communications Team (JS-ACT) The ACES James Scholar Activities & Communications Team (JS-ACT) is a student organization for ACES James Scholars who have an interest in supporting the mission of the Honors Program through using their skills and talents in writing, photography, and social media. The club’s mission is to actively engage ACES James Scholars through electronic media, organizing special events (e.g., field trips), and contributing articles and photos to Honors Program publications.
Avicenna Community Health Center- Student Initiative Avicenna Community Health Center is a medical clinic in Champaign, IL that aims to assist the medical needs of the Urbana- Champaign community, particularly those who are uninsured and under-insured. Inspired by this mission and the desire to embody the spirit of community activism in Islam, Avicenna Community Health Center aims to be just that, a health center for the community. Its three main objectives are: To provide healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured, To engage in preventive healthcare through community health screenings, To promote health awareness through education and information dissemination. In order to fulfill these goals, Avicenna incorporates the help of the community at large by connecting with students and by providing volunteering opportunities and other ways of getting involved. College of Business, Department of Accountancy Graduate Assistantship The Department awards graduate assistantships to meritorious students in the Master of Accounting Science program. These assistantships, in exchange for 10 hours of work per week, provide a stipend and a partial tuition waiver.
College of Business, Department of Accountancy Scholarship and Award Program Department of Accountancy scholarship and award programs fall into one of three categories. Each category provides funding to both Undergraduate (current juniors who will be in the first stage the subsequent year) and Graduate (current seniors who will be in the MAS program the subsequent year) due to: academic merit, merit and financial need, and achievement of student body diversity objectives.
Dewson Fellowship for Underrepresented Students
The estate of Nelyon J. (Mrs. John Reynolds) Dewson provided funds to establish the John Reynolds Dewson Fellowships for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in graduate study. Dewson Fellowships are awarded to underrepresented minority graduate students who are facing serious, unanticipated funding problems that jeopardize completion of a degree program. Awards will be made based on evaluation of student’s need, academic potential, impact of the fellowship on degree completion, and availability of funds.
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