The Mary Ramier Grant was established to inspire undergraduate women to develop as successful leaders, activists, and professionals. Mary Ramier, a 1923 graduate of the University of Illinois, was an attorney and activist from Indianapolis, Indiana. She is remembered for tackling problems in her Irvington neighborhood, including a petition drive that led to much needed urban renovation. She also worked at the national level as an attorney and officer for the Mortar Board National Senior Women's Honorary.
The Mary Ramier Grant will be awarded competitively and can be used for:
- Research support including research travel, materials such as books or recording equipment, conference travel, etc.
- Creative projects such as, but not limited to: zines, films, plays, podcasts
- Field trips that are related to gender and women’s studies
- Other activities that promote the advancement of women
Awards are usually between $100 and $500. The Gender & Women’s Studies awards committee will determine the amount and number of awards per year based on the merit of individual proposals and financial need. Money will not be awarded for tuition costs or living expenses.
Requirements: All undergraduate women in good standing are eligible to apply. Applicants should fill out an application form and include the name of a faculty member who might be called for a reference. The budget template can be downloaded here:
If needed, an example budget can be downloaded here:
Fall Semester Deadline: November 1st by 11:59pm
Spring Semester Deadline: March 1st by 11:59pm
Questions? Email Tasha Robles at tmatos@illinois.edu.
Want some tips on how to create a strong application to The Mary Ramier Grant? Two of our faculty members made this short video to help you out!
Previous Award Recipients:
Fall 2023
Dhuha Wasfie
Fall 2022
Muskaan Siddique
Spring 2022
Ellie Pearlman
Alina Yamin
Isabelle Zhao
Spring 2021
Bhavana Khanna
Spring 2020
Emily Etzkorn
Chen Huang
Meera Joshi
Spring 2019
Caroline Halsted
Rubab Hyder
Bethany Johnson
Hildegard Luijten
Starlotta Milam
Lauren Paddock
Lateefat Sulaiman
Fall 2018
Kendall Furbee
Katrina Monreal
Nidhi Shastri
Julianne Yang
Spring 2018
Taylor Mazique
Rebecca Vining
Spring 2017
Krystal Collins
Hannah Nobbe
Yadira Ramirez
Spring 2015
Ganchimeg Ganzorig
Arissa Moore
Anuoluwapo Osideko
Nimot Ogunfemi
Yuqi Yao
Fall 2014
Athanasia Giannetos
Anuoluwapo Osideko
Stephanie Skora
2013
Esther Bier