NetMath Academic Year term (open enrollment, self-paced, 16-week) courses do not count toward the course load for a particular semester and therefore, do not qualify for traditional financial aid. Our 8-week Summer Semester courses will qualify for most types of financial aid.

University of Illinois Students: For financial aid questions, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Jerry Uhl Scholarship for Partner High School Students

The Jerry Uhl Scholarship is funded by an endowment from Professor Jerry Uhl and is administered by the NetMath program of the University of Illinois Department of Mathematics. Recipients will be selected by a committee on the basis of financial need, academic potential, and mathematical interest. Each recipient will receive a tuition waiver for a NetMath course through the Partner High School Program

Eligibility

Partner High School Program students who are motivated to study advanced mathematics and demonstrate financial need are invited to apply. Students must fulfill the academic prerequisites for their chosen NetMath course. 

Important Dates

  • The Application Deadline is Jul 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CST.
  • Award recipients will be notified a few weeks after the application deadline.
  • The course tuition waiver award will be provided for the 2026-27 academic year. 

Application Requirements

Each student applicant must complete and submit the Student Application Form. The form requires the following information:

  • Student information.
  • A recommendation letter from a current or former teacher.
  • A Parent/Guardian Statement on Financial Need.
  • A copy of the student’s high school transcript.
    • An official or unofficial transcript is acceptable. 
  • The Student Essay
    • The Student Essay should be a brief essay of 300 words or less, explaining why the student feels they deserve the scholarship, as well as their future plans for university study.

Jerry Uhl Scholarship for NetMath Summer Session Students

This scholarship will be available for Illinois degree-seeking students enrolled in a NetMath Summer Session course. More information coming soon.

Questions?

If you have any questions, email: uhlscholarship@netmath.illinois.edu ✉️

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