Partially funded

President's Award Program

University of Illinois Chicago, United States

Scholarship overview

The President's Award Program (PAP), created in 1985, is a four-year merit scholarship for high-achieving newly admitted Illinois-resident freshmen. PAP Honors Scholars is a four-year residential programme within the UIC Honors College.

Award Information

  • Illinois resident, newly admitted freshman with outstanding academic achievement
  • From a low-sending Illinois county or high school, or neither parent or guardian holds a bachelor's degree, or qualifies for Pell/MAP eligibility verified through FAFSA or state aid application
  • PAP Honors Scholars: separate application to the Honors College required
  • Scholars: up to $5,000 a year ($2,500 a semester), renewable for 8 consecutive full-time fall or spring semesters, up to $20,000
  • Honors: four years of tuition and housing plus an enrichment programme
  • First-year applicants: November 2 (priority), February 1 (final)
  1. Apply for admission to UIC by the priority or final date.
  2. Students meeting the criteria are reviewed after admission; there is no separate PAP application or form.
  3. For PAP Honors Scholars, also apply to the Honors College.

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How selection works

Individual review by the President's Award Program selection committee; recipients are notified by mail and email. Awards depend on annual institutional funding.

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