Scholarships & Awards
Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students Heading link
The Office of International Services is honored to administer the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship Program for UIC International Students. The scholarship is funded by the estate of Professor Kirstein who founded the Office of International Services in 1961 and served as its Director until 1993. Currently enrolled international students are invited to apply each spring for an award in the form of a student account credit for tuition, books, and living expenses.
The deadline to apply for the 2025 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship was Friday, Feb. 21.
2025 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship winners
The Office of International Services is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students!
Seven individuals were selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $5,000 (pre-tax) in the form of a student account credit for tuition, books, and living expenses. The winners represent a diverse range of countries and fields of study from across campus but each demonstrated academic excellence and a determination to achieve their goals. Please join us in congratulating them, and thank you to all who applied!
Winners
| Victoria Boni | College of Engineering |
| Zaid George | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Haedodam Kim | College of Urban Planning & Public Affairs |
| Christabel N. Koomson | College of Medicine |
| Deepesh Mehta | College of Business Administration |
| Nimra Patoli | College of Business Administration |
| Andrea Pinto | College of Medicine |
Chicago Consular Corps Professional Development Award Heading link
UIC maintains a strong relationship with the international consulate community in Chicago. One reflection of that connection is the Chicago Consular Corps Professional Development Award. The CCC Professional Development Award honors the Corps’ commitment to education and cultural exchanges that foster international understanding and support the academic and professional development of our international students.
The deadline to apply for the 2025 Chicago Consular Corps Professional Development Award was Friday, Feb. 28.
International Student Ambassador Service Award Heading link
The International Advisory Council and Office of Global Engagement (OGE) are pleased to call for
nominations for the International Student Ambassador Service Award (ISASA), which recognizes the service of international students, particularly those who contribute to UIC’s international cross-cultural or intercultural understanding.
The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2025 ISASA was Friday, Feb. 28.