2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...

Financial Aid and Awardsrecommendation from UIUC faculty who know the applicant‘s work.Scholars receive a taxable award of $2,000.Letitia Walsh FellowshipsA Letitia Walsh Fellowship for study in education is awarded annuallyto an incoming doctoral student. The primary criteria for selection areacademic merit, professional experience and potential for contributing tothe field of education. The award consists of a $8,000 per year stipendfor two years from the college. The department must provide aminimum of a 25% assistantship which is optional for the student toaccept. A tuition waiver is provided for two years through theUniversity. Full-time enrollment (minimum of three units per semester)is required of Letitia Walsh Fellows. Guidelines are available throughthe departments and the Instructional Programs Office. Fellowshipstipends are taxable.Teaching and Research AssistantshipsTeaching and research assistantships are awarded to students admittedand enrolled for graduate study and are available in departments andoperating units both within and outside the College of Education.Assistantships include a stipend and, if the appointment is at least 25%but not exceeding 67%, a tuition and fee waiver. Students receivingtuition and service fee waivers will still be charged some fees beyond theservice fees. Students holding a minimum 25% assistantship during thespring semester are entitled to a tuition and fee waiver for the followingsummer session. In addition to other requirements, all applicants forboth types of assistantships must have a personal interview with thedepartment or unit in which they are applying. Assistantships are workassignments for specified percentages of time, with duties determined bythe hiring unit and are taxable.Tuition and Fee WaiversA limited number of twelve-month tuition and fee waivers are availableon a competitive basis. Students receiving tuition and service feewaivers will still be charged some fees beyond the service fees. Studentsshould consult their departments for specific application procedures anddeadlines. Among the factors and evidence considered in the review ofapplications for tuition and fee waivers are the following:1. Grade-point average2. Professional and academic experience17