Scholarship Graduate

Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois

IMGIP/ICEOP

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
No
Renewable
Apply Now
What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Contact your institution for more information.
  • Checkmark Application Form
Apply Now
Save
Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois
Apply Now
Save
Apply Now
Save

Description

The goal of DFI is to increase the number of minority full-time tenure track faculty and staff at Illinois two- and four-year, public and private colleges and universities. A DFI Fellow must be an Illinois resident and U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident alien who is a member of an Underrepresented Group. Applicants must plan on pursuing a career in teaching or administration at an Illinois post-secondary institution or Illinois higher education governing board. GPA requirement: Minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a grade scale of 4.0 = A in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work; and over a 3.2 in at least 9 hours of graduate study. Students should contact their institution's Institutional Representative with questions regarding the application or review process (including deadlines).

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Illinois
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Illinois
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Education
  • CheckmarkRestricted to: Hispanic, African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Contact your institution for more information.
  • Checkmark Application Form
Contact Arthur Sutton
Deputy Director, Diversity and Outreach
DFI@ibhe.org