The programs listed here support students who are underrepresented in the academy and/or who have demonstrated a deep commitment to community engagement. If you know of other scholarships or programs you think should be added to this list, please reach out to diversityinclusion@uchicago.edu.
The Minority Fellows Program (MFP) is a fellowship competition for individuals applying to or in the early stages of doctoral programs in political science. The American Political Science Association MFP was established in 1969 (originally as the Black Graduate Fellowship) to increase the number of minority scholars in the discipline. Since its inception, the MFP has designated more than 600 fellows and contributed to the successful completion of doctoral political science programs for more than 100 individuals.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship enables Pell Grant recipients to study abroad by providing up to $5,000, and up to $8,000 for applicants studying a critical need language while abroad. The award can be used to defray eligible study costs, including program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, international airfare, passport, and visa fees. The University's College Center for Research and Fellowships is available to provide advising and application essay writing support to students.
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduates with a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The program encourages the application of minority groups, women, and those with financial need. The University's College Center for Research and Fellowships is available to provide advising and application essay writing support to students.
The Chicago Academic Achievement Program (CAAP) provides early exposure to scholarly and social life at the University of Chicago to a group of academically talented incoming first-year students, many of whom are the first in their family to go to college or from low-income backgrounds.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is the nation’s premier Hispanic leadership development organization and has a number of scholarship and enrichment opportunities.
The BSD’s Faculty Diversity Career Advancement Grant is designed for BSD faculty members (SOM or BSD track) whose background and life experiences enhance the diversity of the BSD. Diversity is defined broadly. Candidates are asked to include a diversity statement with the application describing their background or past experiences and how these contribute to diversity in the BSD.
The goal of the Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Fellowship is to increase diversity within full-time tenure track faculty and staff at two- and four-year, public and private colleges and universities in Illinois.
Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties, maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship, Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship, and Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship prepare college graduates for careers in the Foreign Service. Fellowships provide up to $37,500 annually for completion of a master’s degree in international affairs. Fellows commit to a minimum of five years of service. The application of members of minority groups, women, and those with financial need is encouraged. The University's College Center for Research and Fellowships is available to provide advising and application essay writing support to students.
The Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship is awarded annually to a male US citizen who attends an accredited institution in the United States and is majoring in one of the following fields: engineering, chemistry, physics, or mathematical sciences.
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program vigorously advocates for marginalized perspectives and scholarly inquiries that aim to produce more just and equitable futures. The program aims to prepare talented students committed to increasing historically marginalized or underrepresented perspectives in academia.
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program is the oldest national fellowship that supports graduate education in STEM and social science disciplines. Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 along with a $12,000 allowance for tuition and fees. Women, underrepresented individuals, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University's College Center for Research and Fellowships is available to provide advising and application essay writing support to students.
The Native Forward Scholars Fund offers scholarships and fellowships that fund undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
The Minority Visiting Clerkship Program (MVCP) is co-sponsored by the University of Chicago Committee on Diversity & Inclusion and the Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Surgery as a supplement to the regular Visiting Clerkship Program at the Pritzker School of Medicine. This competitive program provides mentoring, networking, and stipend support for underrepresented students in medicine, fourth-year students participating in the Visiting Clerkship Program. Successful candidates will advance our diversity and inclusion mission at Pritzker and become prospects for academic training programs for internship and residency at the University of Chicago Medicine.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is home to a variety of pipeline programs that prepare and inspire talented high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine and in health-related research.
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) seeks to cultivate the next generations of diverse public service and international affairs professionals by investing in their education, essential skills, and networks to affect domestic and global change.The PPIA focuses on students from groups who are underrepresented in leadership positions in government, nonprofits, international organizations, and other institutional settings, providing student training and financial support for graduate school, and facilitating ongoing professional development. The University's College Center for Research and Fellowships is available to provide advising and application essay writing support to students.
The Timuel D. Black Community Solidarity Scholar Fund is an annual award offered through the Office of Civic Engagement's Civic Knowledge Project (CKP) given to an outstanding University of Chicago undergraduate or graduate student who exemplifies Black’s spirit and commits to furthering CKP’s mission.
TEACH Research aims to prepare and inspire talented Chicago Public Schools high school students to pursue careers in health-related research by providing exposure to a realistic career experience and a multi-tiered structure of mentors. Students are recruited as rising sophomores from the University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars Program, a three-year enrichment program for high-achieving and talented Chicago Public Schools students.