Apply by Feb. 6 to be a Summer 2025 Community-Academic Scholar

Community-Academic Scholars​ (CAS) program. Open to students in all majors, this campuswide program empowers undergraduates to address critical issues in our local community. Community-Academic Scholars receive training, support, and a $4,500 stipend.

Apply now to be a Summer 2025 Community-Academic Scholar

The Community-Academic Scholars (CAS) program is a 10-week summer research experience that empowers undergraduates in all majors to address critical issues in the local community. Scholars work with an Illinois researcher and a community organization on a research project designed to directly benefit the community members served by the partner organization. Review the project descriptions and the scholar's role within each project to find projects that best match your strengths and background. Apply by Feb. 6.