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Sloan University Center of Exemplary Mentoring at Illinois

Sloan University Center of Exemplary Mentoring

The Sloan University Center of Exemplary Mentoring at Illinois is one of eight UCEMs funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. It is designed to broaden participation in advanced engineering, physical and mathematical science careers, and to strengthen the talent pool in these fields while increasing equitable opportunities in the U.S. The grant supports underrepresented racial/ethnic minority students: defined by Sloan as U.S. citizens who are African American, Latina/Latino, and American Indian/Alaskan Native in eligible departments. In addition to financial support, Sloan UCEM scholars receive guidance from a team of mentors.

Sloan Scholars and Illinois Sloan Scholars

During the three-year program, fifty scholars - 25 Sloan Scholars and 25 Illinois Sloan Scholars - will be recruited and fully funded with assistantships, tuition, and fellowships.

  • Sloan Scholars will receive a total of $40,000 from Sloan in three stages: 1) during year of matriculation, 2) after qualifying exam completion or unit-approved benchmark, and 3) after successful completion of preliminary or doctoral candidacy exams.
  • Illinois Sloan Scholars will receive a total of $10,000 from Illinois in two stages: 1) during year of matriculation and 2) after qualifying exam or completion of unit-approved benchmark.

Sloan Scholars and Illinois Sloan Scholars are carefully mentored toward successful completion of their PhD’s and job placement. In addition to studying in highly-ranked, world class programs, these students  receive a suite of professional development opportunities. Graduates will be well-prepared to become leaders in the workforce and in academia, where they can shape the future of their fields.

Partnering Departments/Units

College of Engineering (14 Programs):  

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (9 Programs):

For More Information

Please email us at [email protected]. For general inquires please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at [email protected] or 217-300-7747. 

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation logo

This initiative is made possible by a generous grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Read the Illinois News Bureau Press release.

 

 

How to Become a Sloan UCEM Scholar?

Students who have been offered admission in one of the Sloan-eligible departments need not apply.  Departments nominate students for Sloan Scholarships according to the process described at: https://app.grad.illinois.edu/fellowship-finder/index.cfm?action=main.fellowship&fid=4679.

 

Important Dates

December 15, 2019
All graduate admissions committee members' online training verification due
 
January 15, 2020
Sloan Round 1 nominations due at 5 p.m.
 
February 19, 2020
Sloan Round 2 nominations due at 5 p.m.
 

Why did you choose Illinois?

What are the benefits of Sloan UCEM?

Meet our Soan Scholars