CSE Undergrad News

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Direct2TV.com is offering a $1,000 Media & Technology Blogging
scholarship to a current or incoming undergraduate or graduate student
at an accredited college or university who writes and publishes a blog
post describing his or her interaction with technology, and how
technology functions as part of interaction with today’s society in
general.

After an applicant has written and published their 300-1,000 word blog
post on a blog or similar website of their choosing, they just need to
follow the instructions on this page to submit the post for
consideration no later than 5 p.m. EST on June 1, 2013:
http://www.direct2tv.com/directv-scholarship.html. A panel of judges
that includes the Direct2TV Director of IT, Director of Web
Development, and Director of Content Creation will judge the entries
for originality, insight, writing quality and overall website
authority to determine the recipient of the scholarship funds.

The scholarship funds are provided by DirectStar TV, LLC, which owns
and operates direct2tv.com, and will be made payable directly via mail
to the accredited college or university last designated by the
recipient after July 1, 2013.

The full details of the scholarship can be viewed here:
http://www.direct2tv.com/directv-scholarship.html.

The College of Engineering scholarship application for the 2013-2014 academic year will open on Monday April 1. The application will close on May 1 at 5pm.

http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/scholarships.html

CSE takes scholarship applications twice per year. You should apply during this application period if:

• You are a Computer Engineering major. CSE only has two awards to give out this application cycle, given to us by the College of Engineering with the requirement that only CE students are eligible to receive them.
• You wish to be considered for College of Engineering awards: http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/studentprogs/emergingleaders.html (CE and CS majors eligible, be sure to select “College of Engineering” when applying).

The bulk of the 2013-2014 CSE scholarships are awarded during the summer application period (Aug 1-Aug 20). So if you don’t receive an award this round, don’t worry. You have a second chance!

Emerging Leaders in Engineering Scholarships

Additionally, the College of Engineering’s Emerging Leaders Scholarships have a separate application process (please note this is different from last year). Emerging Leaders in Engineering Scholarships are awarded to students who are selected to participate in the Emerging Leaders in Engineering Program. The Program is designed to help undergraduate engineering students develop their leadership abilities through practical experience and personal reflection.

The application for the Emerging Leaders Scholarships will also open on April 1. Both CE and CS majors are eligible! You can find more info here: http://engr.washington.edu/curr_students/studentprogs/emergingleaders.html

Dear colleagues:

I’m writing to provide information about the GO! and Fritz Scholarships for study abroad.  Please share this information with students and colleagues!  If your program has a Facebook page, please also like us at http://www.facebook.com/UWGlobalOpportunities.

The GO! and Fritz Scholarships are open to UW undergraduates from all three campuses and offer awards of $2000 – $5000 to support study abroad. 

• The applications are online at goglobal.uw.edu.
• To apply for the GO!, students must be residents of WA state and eligible for Pell Grants or Husky Promise.
• To apply for the Fritz, students must be declared social science or humanities majors with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

The deadline for applications for the GO! and Fritz is April 25^th at 5pm.

• Students studying abroad during summer, early fall, or fall 2013 should apply now.
• Students studying abroad in winter or spring 2014 should apply at our next deadline in November.

We’re offering information sessions, drop-in advising, and individual appointments to answer student questions and provide application feedback.

• Info sessions are Friday, 3/29 from 12:30 – 1:30pm and Tuesday, April 16^th from 3:30 – 4:30pm in MGH171.
• Drop-in hours are Mondays 10am – 12pm and Thursdays 3:30 – 5pm in MGH171.
• Students are welcome to email goglobal@uw.edu to ask questions or set up an advising appointment.

We invite all students interested in study abroad (and advisers too!) to our next Study Abroad Meet & Greet on Tuesday, 4/16 from 4:30 – 5:30pm in MGH171.

• GO! and Fritz Scholars just back from their studies abroad will be there to talk about their experiences and answer questions.
• Delicious international snacks will be served!

Thanks for reading and for passing on this information.  Attached are flyers for the GO! and Fritz Scholarships and the Study Abroad Meet & Greet.  Please email me if you or your students have questions about these opportunities.

Have a great day!

Sara Stubbs, MSW
Global Opportunities Adviser
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity

Mary Gates Hall 180E – Box 352803, Seattle, WA 98195
206.543.4170
sem42@uw.edu    www.goglobal.uw.edu

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to advancing computing and technology, we are pleased to provide scholarships to students studying computer science.  Google’s scholarship programs award students from diverse backgrounds who are studying computer science to encourage them to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders in the field. If selected, recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year and be invited to attend the all-expense paid Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat at a Google office this summer.  Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of applicants’ academic background and demonstrated passion for computer science.

Please see below for a list of open scholarships and upcoming deadlines:

Google Anita Borg Scholarship - Deadline to apply is February 18, 2013

Google Lime Scholarship – Deadline to apply is February 18, 2013

Google HSF Scholarship – Deadline to apply is March 4, 2013

Google UNCF Scholarship – Deadline to apply is March 31, 2013

Google SVA Scholarship for student veterans – Deadline to apply is March 31, 2013

Google AISES Scholarship – Deadline to apply is March 31, 2103

For complete details on all of our scholarships, please visit www.google.com/students/scholarships.

On behalf of the Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation, I’m pleased to announce we are accepting applications from outstanding University of Washington students for the 2013-2014 Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation scholarships.

Mortar Board, as you may know, is the oldest continuing national honor society of the University of Washington campus and recognizes outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service in senior college students.  Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo

On behalf of the Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation, I’m pleased to
announce we are accepting applications from outstanding University of
Washington students for the 2013-2014 Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo
Foundation scholarships.

Mortar Board, as you may know, is the oldest continuing national honor
society of the University of Washington campus and recognizes
outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service in senior college
students.  Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation annually recognizes UW
sophomores, juniors, seniors, & graduate students based on
distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership & service to the
campus  & community.   The Foundation awards over $30,000 in total
scholarships at the University of Washington each year.  Students from
all fields of study are invited to apply.  Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo
Foundation, active at the UW since 1909, is the nation’s largest
alumni group of Mortar Board national honor society.  You do not need
to be a member of Mortar Board to apply.

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2013-14 AWARDS
Application Deadline: March 22, 2013
Applications & Info:  Office of Student Financial Aid (Schmitz Hall,
1st Floor) or mortarboardalumni.tolo@gmail.com

Sincerely,
Kristi Helgeson
Scholarship Chair/Board Member
Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation

The Washington Opportunity Scholarship increased its funding available for College juniors and seniors in high-demand fields such as engineering.  Freshmen and sophomores are also eligible to apply for this award.  The application opens January 7:  http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship helps low- and middle-income Washington State residents earn first bachelor’s degrees.  Over 700 scholarships will be awarded to new students who will be college freshmen, sophomores or juniors in the 2013-14 academic year.  These students will receive $1,000 renewable scholarship each year to help in their pursuit of four-year degrees in the following eligible high demand programs of study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) or Health Care.

When students have completed enough credits to reach junior class standing (at least 90) and have submitted verification that they have been admitted into an approved high demand major as determined for 2013-14, their scholarship will be increased to $5000.

The application for the 2013-2014 academic year will be available on January 7, 2013. Complete application eligibility and timeline will be posted as soon as it is known.  However, the minimum eligibility criteria to apply as stated in the legislation governing this program are:

• Student must receive (or have received) a high school diploma or GED from a Washington high school or institution
• Student must be a Washington state resident (as defined in RCW 28B.15.012)
• Student must show intent of completing a bachelor’s degree from an eligible Washington State college or university
• Student may first enroll at a community or technical college before later transferring to a four-year college or university
• Student must enroll each year in an eligible high employer demand program of study. Eligible programs of study are approved each year by the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Board of Directors.
• Student must submit each year the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the application deadline
• Student’s family income must be less than or equal to 125% of Washington state median family income (e.g. for the 2012-13 application, the family income for a student with a family size of 4 had to be $102,200 or less to apply. – a new  chart with income and family sizes will be available when the 2013-14 program is available)

Dawn Wiggin Esselstrom

Associate Director

University of Washington – College of Engineering

Student Academic Services

Loew Hall 301 – Box 352180

Seattle, WA 98195-2180

P: 206.543.8711

http://www.engr.washington.edu/about/sas.html

dwiggin@uw.edu

http://www.microsoft.com/university/scholarships

Program Overview

Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.

Microsoft is excited to be offering scholarships for the 2013–2014 academic year.  Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013.

At Microsoft, we want to encourage students from groups currently under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees.  While all candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility described below may apply, a large majority of our scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of one of the following groups under-represented in the software field: African American, Hispanic or Native American. Microsoft will review all applications and select final candidates on the basis of eligibility, quality of application, displayed interest in the software industry, commitment to leadership and financial need. We will target announcing scholarship recipients by March 1^st, 2013.

What are the provisions of the award?

Scholarships are awarded, full or partial amounts, to recipients for the 2013-2014 academic year.  Full tuition scholarships will cover tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year as posted by the financial aid office at your college or university. Microsoft will make payments to the designated school, and they’re not transferable to other academic institutions.  Funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient’s bursar bill.All recipients of the scholarship will be required to apply for, and complete if offered, a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington.  Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.

What are the criteria for scholarship eligibility?

Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted.  Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science.  The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

What is required to apply?

A completed application includes six items:  your résumé, transcript, application details, essay questions, letter of referral, and online application to the Microsoft Summer Internship program.  Items must be postmarked or emailed by February 1, 2013 to receive full consideration.  An application is considered ineligible if all parts are not received.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all pieces are received by Microsoft by the deadline.

Résumé – Send a copy of your résumé that includes your contact information, major, and graduation date.

Transcript – Send a copy of your current academic transcript.

Application Details – Use one page (total) to answer the following questions:

• What is your estimated tuition cost for the 2013-2014 academic year (base cost; not including room & board or books)?
• Is your tuition in state, out of state, private, or international?
• Would receiving a Microsoft scholarship adversely impact any other financial aid you will receive for the 2013-2014 academic year?

Essay Questions – Use one page (total) to answer all four of the following essay questions:

• Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom.
• Describe the toughest technical problem you’ve worked on, how you addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome, if it was team-based, and the final outcome.
• Describe a situation which demonstrates initiative and your willingness to go above and beyond.
• Describe how you are currently funding your college education (i.e. loans, grants, scholarships, etc.)

Gender/Ethnicity/Disability (optional) – Please note your gender, ethnicity or disability on the page with your essay questions if you would like that information to be considered with your application.

Letter of referral – Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member or an academic advisor who knows your work.

Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program – Apply online at http://www.microsoft.com/university for a summer internship. Only students who have applied online for an internship will be considered for a Microsoft Scholarship.

Please send your completed application items by February 1, 2013.

Email: scholars @microsoft.com

Mail: Microsoft Scholarship Program, Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-8303

The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, and we are interested in recruiting the highly qualified students in University of Washington’s Computer Science and Engineering Department. Students who will receive a bachelor’s degree by June 2013 will be eligible for the position.  The fellowships were previously sponsored by the Yale Child Study Center, and students can find further details at:

simonsfellowship.org

 Deadline: January 7, 2013

The Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience will commence in July 2013 and is 2 years in duration. The training experience will involve developing methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis.