Scholarships

Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship

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The Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship is awarded to multiple undergraduate student members of registered student organizations who have demonstrated a significant and active commitment to eliminating bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination and the fostering of tolerance and understanding among the campus community as a part of their active membership in their student organizations. 

Please visit the website to learn more about eligibility requirements.

Deadline: Applications due by January 27th, 2022.

Engaged Scholarship & Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference

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Are you a senior writing a thesis focused on equity and social justice or is community engaged? Are you doing research as part of a class?  Apply to present your work at the 2020 Engaged Scholarship  & Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference!  Deadline February 10th, 2020.  Go to: www.publicservice.fas.harvad.edu/essj for more information!

For student scholars, this is an opportunity to engage in academic dialogue with peers and faculty mentors. For faculty, this conference presents an opportunity to explore new research in equity and social justice across multiple disciplines; and to inspire and be inspired by the next generation of scholars.

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Please note: Scholarship opportunities are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for one of these positions is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban and Community Studies Program, nor the University is recommending these opportunities nor guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in the posting.

2020 Engaged Scholarship & Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference

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Are you a senior writing a thesis focused on equity and social justice or is community engaged? Are you doing research as part of a class?  Apply to present your work at the 2020 Engaged Scholarship  & Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference!  Deadline February 10th, 2020.  Go to: www.publicservice.fas.harvad.edu/essj for more information.

For student scholars, this is an opportunity to engage in academic dialogue with peers and faculty mentors. For faculty, this conference presents an opportunity to explore new research in equity and social justice across multiple disciplines; and to inspire and be inspired by the next generation of scholars.

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Please Note: Postings are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for one of these positions is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban and Community Studies Program, nor the University is guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in the posting.

Deadline Fast Approaching for UCS Scholarship

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All UCS majors are encouraged to apply now for the Bastow and Binnie Scholarship. This year’s deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 7th at noon. Visit our Scholarship page for an application.

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Download application and submit to maria.winnick@uconn.edu by the stated deadline.

BASTOW AND BINNIE SCHOLARSHIP FOR URBAN AND COMMUNITY STUDIES MAJORS 2019 Due March 26 2019

 

Deadline Fast Approaching for UCS Scholarship

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All UCS majors are encouraged to apply now for the Bastow and Binnie Scholarship. This year’s deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 7th at noon. Visit our Scholarship page for an application.

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Download application and submit to maria.winnick@uconn.edu by the stated deadline.

BASTOW AND BINNIE SCHOLARSHIP FOR URBAN AND COMMUNITY STUDIES MAJORS 2019 Due March 26 2019

 

CLAS Scholarships

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The Posselt Family Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to CLAS undergraduates who have financial need. Preference will be given to sophomores and upperclassmen who have overcome obstacles (such as socioeconomic or educational disadvantage), are members of underrepresented groups at the University, have experience living/working in diverse environments, or have demonstrated interest in urban education/studies. This award is renewable.

The Greenblatt Undergraduate Research Award is awarded to CLAS undergraduates who demonstrate high academic achievement and an interest in conducting academic research in the area of United States race relations, United States civil rights, or United States human rights.

The Fred and Kathleen Otter Scholarship is awarded to academically outstanding CLAS graduate or undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. This award is renewable.

The Slavik Family Endowment awards scholarships to CLAS undergraduates who demonstrate academic achievement and have financial need.

The William and Lucretia Dewey Tanner Scholarship is awarded to CLAS undergraduates who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

The Anthony Wallace Memorial Scholarship is for rising juniors in CLAS who have a minimum 3.0 GPA, excellent past academic achievement, and financial need. Applicants must be residents of the State of Connecticut. This award is renewable.

The Anthony P. Zemetis and Helen Noonan Zemetis Scholarship is for CLAS undergraduates who demonstrate financial need. This award is renewable

For an application or for a complete list of  scholarships offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit the CLAS website.

Funding Opportunities for student Research Projects – Fall Deadlines

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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) offers a variety of funding programs for students. Below is a brief description of the various funding opportunities as well as  fall 2018’s application deadlines. Click on the links below for further information.

 

SHARE Awards: Monday, October 22, 2018 deadline

The Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts Research Experience (SHARE) Awards are a research apprenticeship program that pairs undergraduate research assistants with faculty mentors so students can develop research skills while contributing to a research project in the spring semester. Student-faculty teams apply jointly for $2,000 awards, which comprise a $1,500 student stipend and a $500 faculty mentor stipend. This is an opportunity to involve a beginning researcher in one of your active projects or to pursue a project you develop together.

UConn Co-op Legacy Fellowship Program: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 deadline

This award program provides undergraduates the opportunity to pursue summer research projects, service initiatives, and creative endeavors that represent the legacy of the UConn Co-op’s commitment to public engagement, innovation, and social impact. Selected students will complete a series of activities in spring 2019 to develop their projects and enhance their leadership skills. Fellows will receive up to $5000 to support summer project expenses.

UConn IDEA Grant Program: Monday, December 17, 2018 deadline for summer funding

This UConn IDEA Grant program provide funding and support for student-designed projects, including artistic and creative endeavors, research projects, prototyping and entrepreneurial ventures, and service initiatives. There are two application cycles per year, with deadlines in the fall and in the spring.  Students can apply individually or as part of a small group working collaboratively on a project. Grants of up to $4000 per student are available.

 

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Scholarships open to DACA recipients

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Connecticut Students for a Dream (C4D) was founded in 2010 by a group of undocumented students and allies from across Connecticut. Initially coming together to advocate for the Federal DREAM Act, to this day they continue their work for educational equity. To learn more about scholarships open to DACA recipients and application deadlines, please visit www.ct4adream.org/scholarship.

(Please note: Scholarship postings are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for a scholarship is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban and Community Studies Program, nor the University is guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in this posting.)