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Student Applications and Forms

The College of Sciences has several opportunities that are available to students. Please read each of these carefully for their specific rules and eligibility requirements. Click on the individual scholarships, awards, or grants to apply or to find out more information.

Scholarships

Students can apply on the . The deadline for all COS scholarships is March 15, 2018. Awards are announced in the spring and paid out to recipients in Fall 2018.

•  (CEPS students only for Fall 2018)

Questions?  Contact cos@eiu.edu.

Awards

Graduate Student Investigator Award - GSI

The Graduate Student Investigator Award (GSI) program was developed by the Dean of the College of Sciences to support graduate research and to provide a forum for the presentation of superior graduate student research.

The faculty reference form is emailed to the faculty member when the student submits their own application. Both the student and faculty forms must be submitted for a complete application.

• Applications due TBD

• 2018 GSI Winners
  • Dinesh Balasooriya - Chemistry
  • Komadhie Dissanayake - Chemistry
  • Hanna Hobson - Psychology
  • Israt Jahan - Biological Sciences
  • Prashansa Kannangara - Chemistry
  • Owura Kuffuor - Political Science
  • Leanna Pantier - Psychology
  • Nivedita Pareek - Biological Sciences
  • Lina Sallam - Biological Sciences
  • Oladimeji Shodipe - Economics
  • Hashni Vidana Gamage - Biological Sciences

Questions?  Contact cos@eiu.edu.

Scholars in Undergraduate Research at Eastern Award - SURE

The SURE program fosters undergraduate research participation in COS. Undergraduate involvement in research with mentoring professors is a rewarding experience for students. The goal of the SURE program is to facilitate research activities and provide a forum for the presentation of undergraduate research.

The SURE awards are given to undergraduate students in their junior or senior years. Students are encouraged to present their research in a professional setting (a local or state conference, student association/club meeting or classes).

The faculty reference form is emailed to the faculty member when the student submits their own application. Both the student and faculty forms must be submitted for a complete application.

• Applications due TBD

• 2018 SURE Winners
  • James Bosonetta - Chemistry
  • Kyrsten Holderby - Chemistry
  • Alleluia Musabyimana - Sociology/Anthropology/Criminology
  • Ashley Parola - Biological Sciences
  • Geno Persico - Geology/Geography
  • Audrey Rex - Biological Sciences
  • Wonjin Song - Economics

Questions?  Contact cos@eiu.edu.

Social Science Writing Award

The Departments of Economics, Geology-Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology-Anthropology of Eastern Illinois University invite students to participate in the Annual Social Science Writing Awards competition. Regardless of major, undergraduate students who write research papers as a regular assignment in all social science courses may submit them for recognition.

The Selection Committee requires double-spaced, typed papers that consistently follow a recognized style of documentation and prefers papers between eight and thirty pages. Winning papers will have the following qualities:

• Precise and Effective Use of Language
• Well-defined and Logically Developed Thesis
• Creative Topic Development
• Relevant, Superior Documentation
• Strong Command of the Subject – Including Current Points of View
• Cogent Synthesis and Conclusions

The contest guidelines are as follows:

• Undergraduates (or instructor with the consent of the student) may submit graded papers to one of the chairpersons of the Departments of Economics, Geology-Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology-Anthropology.
• Include two cover sheets: one with the student’s name, paper title, course number, and semester taken for which the paper was originally written; the second with the paper title only.
• Papers may be submitted to Department Chairs any time during the year, but must be submitted by the posted due date.
• Chairpersons will submit no more than three papers to the Dean of the College of Sciences by the due date. The Dean of the College of Sciences presides over the Selection Committee, which is composed of a faculty member from each of the participating departments.
• Applications are due TBD.

• 2018 SSWA Winners
  • Wonjin Song - Economics - 1st Place
  • Andrew Goldstein - History - 2nd Place
  • Jack Cunningham - History - 3rd Place
  • Shane Melcom - History - 3rd Place

For further information, see your instructor, department chairperson, or one of the following Social Science Writing Award Selection Committee members:

Dr. Des Adom, Economics

Dr. Mark Voss-Hubbard, History

Dr. Karen Swenson, Political Science

Dr. Meg Floress, Psychology

Dr. Jennifer Stevens, Sociology-Anthropology

COS Student Advisory Board Student Assistance Award

Financial need is a consideration for this award. The recipient may be eligible to apply for and receive the award again provided she/he continues to meet the criteria stated.

• Must be facing or have overcome some sort of hardship that has impacted the student's college career.
• Full-time sophomore or higher majoring in a COS academic program.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
• Letter of recommendation from 91³ÉÈËÊÓƵ faculty member.
• Applications due TBD.

• 2018 Winner: Lindy Dokken - Psychology

Questions?  Contact cos@eiu.edu.

COS Spring Commencement Speaker Competition 

A student speaker representing the College of Sciences will be featured during the Spring 2018 ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

To be eligible for the competition, students must submit an essay about the theme listed below, provide evidence from the degree audit that they will meet the requirements for graduation in the commencement ceremony they seek to represent, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for courses completed at 91³ÉÈËÊÓƵ at the time that they submit their materials for consideration.

The Essay Theme for this year is: Explain how the new knowledge that you gained through research, creative exploration or community-based learning at Eastern Illinois University will shape your life and continue to guide your future.

• Applications due TBD.
• Full guidelinesfor the competition
• Written presentation rubric
• Oral presentation rubric

• 2018 College of Sciences Commencement Speaker
  • Heather Vodde - Speech
• 2018 College of Sciences Alternate Commencement Speaker
  • Wonjin Song - Speech

Questions?  Contact cos@eiu.edu.

Grants

COS Undergraduate and Graduate Student Travel Grant

COS Undergraduate and Graduate Travel Grants were established to provide travel support for College of Science majors who have papers or creative works accepted for presentation at regional, state, national, or international conferences during Fall, Spring, or Summer terms. These funds may be used for travel related to the student's research. Grants will be made based on the quality of the application and availability of funds. A contribution from the candidate's department is encouraged.

• Grant applications are not being accepted at this time.

Questions?  Contact cos@eiu.edu.

COS Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research Grant

COS Undergraduate and Graduate Research Grants provide funds for students conducting research. These funds may be used for supplies and/or travel related to the student's research. Grants will be made based on the quality of the application and availability of funds. A contribution from the candidate's department is encouraged.

• Grant applications are not being accepted at this time.

Questions?  Contact cos@eiu.edu.

COS Undergraduate and Graduate Summer Research Grant

COS Undergraduate and Graduate Summer Research Grants are available to help support students conducting research with faculty members during the Summer semester.

• Grant applications are not being accepted at this time.

Questions?  Contact cos@eiu.edu.