As a School, we are committed to exploring options to ensure that your educational dreams become a reality. We understand that financing your undergraduate education or experiential learning opportunities can be a significant concern so we collected relevant information here to help provide guidance, resources, and solutions to support your journey through college.
Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and resources necessary to secure the financial support you need to thrive academically. Explore the options available and take the first step towards a successful and fulfilling undergraduate journey.
The School of Integrative Biology is pleased to offer awards, scholarships, and internships to undergraduates majoring in Integrative Biology or Integrative Biology Honors. These awards have been made possible by generous donations by friends of the School of Integrative Biology. All materials due: 11:49 pm Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Questions may be directed to sibundergrad@life.illinois.edu
Full descriptions of all these awards, scholarships, and internships may be found below.
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Awards Information
SIB Undergraduate 2026 Awards
Award and scholarship funds will be deposited into University of Illinois student accounts. Any existing debt to the University will be offset by this deposit. For individuals with financial aid, any award value that exceeds the cost of attendance budget will reduce other forms of aid. For concerns or questions regarding the effect on existing financial aid, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (217) 333-0100.
Summer internships will be paid on a bi-weekly schedule following the completion of standard time reporting. Awardees will be required to commit to a 10-week, full-time job to be completed in Summer 2025. Awardees will be required to complete appropriate payroll documentation along with verification of United States employment eligibility.
Application Process for SIB Undergraduates
- To apply, please fill out this Application form with all required application materials by 11:59 pm Monday, February 3, 2025.
- You do not need to submit a letter of reference at this time. If one is required, it will be solicited from you by the awards committee.
- Be sure to read the instructions for submission for each award carefully, as some awards have specific instructions and/or require additional materials.
- Questions may be directed to sibundergrad@life.illinois.edu.
Campus-Wide Financial Support
There are many additional sources of financial support that students can utilize to offset cost of attendance at Illinois. In addition to the School of Integrative Biology awards and scholarships, students are encouraged to explore other avenues outlined here:
General financial support and scholarship information: University of Illinois Office of Student Financial Aid | US Department of Education
Support for study abroad: Illinois International | Study Abroad Office
Support for research: Office of Undergraduate Research | AAP/SIB Summer Research Fellowship Program | Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
Other support: Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarships and Awards | National and International Scholarships Program
Awards and Scholarships
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Summer Internships
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Travel Awards
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Integrative Biology Honors Scholarships
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Departmental Awards
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SIB Award Winners 2025
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