Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI) New Application
The purpose of DFI is to provide Fellowships to students pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees as part of the state’s effort to diversify the faculties and professional staffs at Illinois higher education institutions.
DFI provides financial assistance, based on demonstrated financial need, for members of traditionally underrepresented groups who are pursuing full-time enrollment and completing graduate degrees at Illinois institutions of higher education. You can find eligibility requirements here. Please submit your application to DePaul University by March 7, 2025.
For questions, please contact Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, Anavelia Mauricio at AMAURICI@depaul.edu
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- 03/07/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Please upload three (3) signed letters of recommendation written within the past 12 months. Letters should be addressed to the DFI Institutional Representative and speak to the applicant’s potential to reach his/her intended professional goal(s), including potential to secure a full-time position in a State of Illinois institution of higher education.
- Letter of Recommendation (1)
- Letter of Recommendation (2)
- Letter of Recommendation (3)
- Please upload a copy of your Professional Goals Statement.
- Are you a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident who meets the IL residency requirement?
- Please upload a copy of your DePaul admission letter.
- Please upload a copy of your complete Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois application.
- Please upload three (3) signed letters of recommendation written within the past 12 months. Letters should be addressed to the DFI Institutional Representative and speak to the applicant’s potential to reach his/her intended professional goal(s), including potential to secure a full-time position in a State of Illinois institution of higher education.