University of Illinois Graduate Scholarship 2027
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers graduate funding opportunities for qualified students interested in advanced study in Geography, GeoAI, GIS, and Spatial Data Science. Funding may be available through fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.
The Department of Geography & Geographic Information Science welcomes applications from international students with relevant academic backgrounds. Funding availability and the exact level of support may vary depending on the graduate programme and admission offer.
Scholarship Overview
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| University | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
| Degree Level | Master’s, PhD |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded / Funded Opportunities |
| Deadline | December 15, 2026 |
About the University of Illinois Graduate Scholarship
The Department of Geography & Geographic Information Science at the School of Earth, Society & Environment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides graduate study and research opportunities in areas such as Geography, GeoAI, GIS, and Spatial Data Science. The university is a major research institution with extensive academic and research resources.
Qualified graduate students may be considered for fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. These opportunities can provide financial support toward graduate study, although the availability and exact level of funding depend on the specific programme and admission offer.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full or substantial tuition waivers.
- Research Assistantships (RA).
- Teaching Assistantships (TA).
- Fellowship opportunities.
- Health insurance support.
- Eligible fee waivers.
- Funding availability and the exact level of support may vary by programme and admission offer.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Geography, GIS, Computer Science, AI, Spatial Data Science, or a related discipline.
- Meet the University of Illinois English-language requirements.
- Have the academic background required for the selected graduate programme.
- GRE scores are not required or considered for the graduate programmes described.
Required Documents
- Completed application form.
- CV/resume.
- Academic transcripts.
- Academic Statement of Purpose — maximum 1,000 words.
- Personal Statement — approximately 250 words.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Any additional documents required by the specific graduate programme.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
- Visit the University of Illinois graduate application webpage.
- Review the available graduate programmes and funding opportunities.
- Select the appropriate programme and complete the online application.
- Upload your transcripts, CV, statements, recommendations, and other required documents.
- For Fall 2027 research-based Master's and PhD programmes, submit your application between August 1, 2026 and December 15, 2026.
- Submit your application before the applicable deadline.
- Funding opportunities such as assistantships and fellowships are considered according to the relevant programme's process.
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