Mary B. Bialas Prize

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The Mary B. Bialas Prize, in honor of Margaret (Daisy) Davies, is an endowed award of $500 - $750. It is awarded annually to an undergraduate student who has completed at least 60 college credits or to a graduate student. Applicants should have demonstrated a commitment to women and/or children’s issues and actively worked to improve the lives of women and children.

Mary B. Bialas Prize Application Process

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Have you demonstrated a commitment to women’s and/or children’s issues?
Are you a graduate student or an undergraduate student with at least 60 credits?
Interested in an award of $500-$750?

Application Due: Thursday, April 3, 5 p.m. CST

Further details and application at go.uic.edu/2025GWSBialas

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