Endowed Undergraduate Scholarships
John A. Calder Memorial Scholarship
Established 2007
Description:
This four-year scholarship was established in the memory of John A. Calder.
Requirements:
- Must maintain a 3.25 GPA
- Must remain in ECE
Selection Process :
All applications are reviewed for the incoming freshmen scholarships. Applicants are ranked on the College of Engineering PGPA (predicted GPA), which is a calculation based on the student's high school GPA, class ranking, and ACT/SAT scores. The number is weighted to judge math scores higher as they are more relevant to the study of engineering. The ECE department solicits (via e-mail) further information, including an essay and a letter of reference from the top 75 applicants. The scholarship committee reviews these essays and letters in order to decide the recipients of the freshmen scholarships.
Award:
The scholarship carries a stipend of $10,000 per year. The recipient is recognized at the annual ECE Awards Banquet in April.
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE AWARD:
Year Recipients 2009-2010 William Condon
Cori Johnson
Joanna Kwak2007-2008 Joanna Kwak 2008-2009 Cori Johnson
Joanna Kwak
For More Information Contact:
Kara MacGregor
kmacgreg@illinois.edu
153 Everitt Laboratory, MC-702
(217) 333-9706