Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois

Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI, formerly ICEOP) awards fellowships to graduate students (new and continuing) who are members of underrepresented minorities and who plan to teach in this state at the college level after receiving their degree. For details, visit the DFI website.

The director of Graduate Admissions is the Institutional Representative for DFI and works with Columbia students during the application process. If, after viewing the website above, you believe you may be qualified for DFI, please download the DFI application and contact the Graduate School Office at (312) 344-7260 or via email to arrange a preliminary meeting with Rebecca. All potential applications must be turned in first to the Institutional Representative by the internal deadline listed below.

Each institution is limited as to the number of applications they are able to forward to the evaluation committee.