Thomas-Lain Scholarship (University Of Illinois)

The Pittsburgh Foundation

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/5/2026

Closes: 2/17/2026

The Thomas-Lain Scholarship is available to students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois who participate in an essay competition. Students seeking a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to qualified students who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement or who have faced social, economic, or educational barriers due to systemic gender inequity, and who reside outside of the State of Illinois.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Minimum 3.33 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

Attending University of Illinois

Undergraduate student

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Studying mechanical engineering

Participate in an essay competitions Preference is given to qualified students who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement or who have faced social, economic, or educational barriers due to systemic gender inequity, and who reside outside of the State of Illinois.