The Verdell Frazier Young Award was established to assist womxn who have had an interruption in pursuing a college degree. Awards are available for Fall, Spring and Summer. Individual applicants can be awarded for two semesters within a given degree program. The application is currently open and accepting rolling applications. 

Award Eligibility Requirements

• There must be at least one year interruption in the educational process with priority given to applicants with a two or more year interruption. The interruption can occur at any point in the educational career.
• Priority for awards will be given to undergraduate students.
• All currently enrolled students are eligible regardless of citizenship or in-state status. 
• All continuing students must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75; each student must include a copy of their transcript or grade report.
• Students will be eligible for the awards no more than 2 semesters per degree (including summer terms).
• All students must submit a copy of their Financial Aid Award Letter; financial criteria will help to determine the amount of the award.
• A fully completed application and interview will be required for all applicants.
• Students must be enrolled at the University of Illinois - Urbana campus during the award period. Enrollment may be full or part time.

How to Apply

Applications are not currently open.  The application timeline will be announced in Fall 2023.  

Additional questions can be directed to the Women's Resources Center at womenscenter@illinois.edu or 217-333-3137.

This $500 scholarship was established in the name of Philip Monypenny, who was head of the department of Political Science from 1967 to 1972. The scholarship may be taken in any semester after being awarded. The application will open on Tuesday, November 1 and must be submitted by Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm for full consideration.

Award Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must have a declared Political Science major or minor, or be pursuing a graduate degree in the discipline.
• Applicants must demonstrate active engagement with the Women’s Resources Center (WRC), prior to applying.
• Preference for awards will be given to WRC interns and volunteers.
• All currently enrolled students are eligible regardless of citizenship or in-state status.
• Students will be eligible for the awards no more than twice per degree.
• All students must submit a copy of their Financial Aid Award Letter (if applicable).
• A fully completed application will be required for all applicants.
• Students must be enrolled at the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana during the award period. Enrollment may be full or part time.

How to Apply

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Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, November 30, 2022 for full consideration.

Additional questions can be directed to the Women's Resources Center at womenscenter@illinois.edu or 217-333-3137.