CSE Undergrad News

Overview:
Each year Microsoft awards tuition scholarships to encourage students to pursue studies in Computer
Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines. Recipients will
be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence, and
leadership while working to push the software industry forward.

Eligibility:
● You must be enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or
university in North America at the time your application is submitted
● You must be pursuing a Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree
● You must maintain 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

Additional Details:
● Microsoft will make a one-time payment to the designated school, and amounts are not transferable
to other academic institutions
● You may use the funds for tuition only — not for other costs listed on your bursar bill like
room
and board
● Applications must be received by February 9, 2018

Apply today at www.microsoft.com/scholarship

Overview: Each year Microsoft awards conference scholarships to encourage students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines. Recipients will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence, and leadership while working to push the software industry forward.

Eligibility:
• Applicants must be enrolled full time in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at a four-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted
• The Scholarship is open to students pursing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field

Additional Details

Recipients receive paid registration to one of the following diversity conferences:
• Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (Sept 26-28, 2018 in Houston, TX)
• National Society of Black Engineers Conference (Dates & Location, TBD)
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference (Nov 7-11, 2018 in Cleveland, OH),
• Tapia Conference (Sept 19-22, 2018, in Orlando, FL)
• Applications must be received by May 5, 2018
Apply today at www.microsoft.com/scholarship
Be recognized for your passion for technology
Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship

Hello, Allen School students! The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship application is now open for 2018. The application includes an essay and FAFSA submission, so get started early!

Open to:
Washington state residents pursuing STEM majors, based on family income level.

Application info and link:
https://waopportunityscholarship.org/

Deadline: Feb 28

Allen AI Outstanding Engineer Scholarship for Women and Underrepresented Minorities

Provided by AI2

The Allen AI Outstanding Engineer Scholarship for women and underrepresented minorities exists to encourage underrepresented groups to excel in computer science and engineering, and become leaders and role models in their fields. The scholarship covers full tuition, fees, and textbooks for one academic year. It is accompanied by mentorship and a paid summer internship at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence.

Why we’re awarding this:

We believe that diversity is fundamental to the greatest advances in science; a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are necessary to combat the echo chamber effect so prevalent in technology companies. Encouraging diversity demonstrably results in teams with greater resilience and adaptability, and produces a wider range of tools and strategies. We also believe it is important not just to attract diversity to CSE programs, but to nurture lifelong careers, and lend assistance to those who might not have equal access to opportunity.

Why you should apply:

This scholarship comes paired with an internship at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2). Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing field with a tremendous impact on the future of technology, and you can help make the field more accessible and inclusive!

We’re not just looking for individuals interested in the AI field – we’re looking for strong engineers to join our team.

We are looking for up to 2 individuals to receive this scholarship.

About AI2:

AI2 is a non-profit research institute in Seattle founded by Paul Allen and headed by Professor Oren Etzioni. Our core mission is to contribute to humanity through high-impact AI research and engineering. We face these engaging challenges with the expertise of a large company and the work ethic of a startup.

Requirements/Criteria:

1. Undergrad in UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering; currently in program (have completed CSE 142/143 or equivalent)

2. Good academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or above)

3. Must meet criteria of woman, non-binary, or under-represented minority

4. Must be available to complete a 12 week internship in Summer 2018

How To Apply: email hr@allenai.org with…

1. Your basic demographic info

2. Academic transcripts

3. Essays (Questions below)

Essay:

Personal Essays:

Answer  all of these questions. Please limit your response to 400-500 words per question.

1. Personal Statement. Tell us more about your journey. How would this scholarship impact you and help you succeed?

2. What about computer science interests you? What would you plan to do with your computer science degree after graduation?

3. Which programming/engineering classes have you taken? Describe any other programming and work experiences (e.g. work/internships, class projects, hobbies, etc ) you have had.

Application Deadline: October 15th

Decision Deadline: November 30th

The NCWIT Collegiate Award honors the outstanding technical accomplishments of college women of any year of study. Conferred annually, the NCWIT Collegiate Award recognizes technical contributions to projects that demonstrate a high level of creativity and potential impact.

Eligibility

A college woman may apply for the Collegiate Award if she meets the following criteria:

• She is a member of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community. Join the community for free today!
• She is currently enrolled as an undergraduate (at a two- or four-year institution) or a graduate student pursuing a degree in computer science
• She resides in the U.S. or is a U.S. citizen residing in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base.
• She has a valid U.S. Social Security or Tax Identification number.
• She is 18 years of age or older at the time of application submission.
• She has graduated from high school.
• She is not an NCWIT employee and has no immediate family relationship with employees, extended staff, contractors or board members of NCWIT (including spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren and persons residing in the same household).

Past applicants and Honorable Mentions may reapply each year, but can only receive the Collegiate Award once.

Prizes

Each Award Winner receives:

• an engraved award
• $10,000 in cash*
• a trip to the NCWIT Summit on Women in IT in Tucson, Arizona on May 22-24, 2017, including a private networking reception and award ceremony

• computing resources, gadgets, sponsor-branded swag, and more

* Each Honorable Mention receives $2,500 in cash.

Application Details

Students may apply online beginning September 1, 2016 and no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on January 23, 2017.

To begin the application, click here. 

The application for CSE departmental and College of Engineering (CoE) scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year are open! They will close on August 19th. The majority of the CSE scholarships are offered during this period with academic merit, financial need, or a combination of both as criteria for recipients. New majors for autumn 2016 are encouraged to apply, as many of the awards are targeted for new transfer students or freshmen. You do not want to miss out!

If you have a renewable award, you must submit a new application in order to be considered for possible renewal.

You can find the application here: http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/scholarships.html

It is also linked directly from the CSE Scholarship page: http://www.cs.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholarships

Microsoft is committed to advancing women and minorities in technology, and are awarding diversity conference scholarships to qualified applicants. Students are selected based on their exceptional leadership work in the promotion of diversity in STEM disciplines at their university. Applications are due March 31.

The Details:

• Paid registration to one of the following diversity conferences. Applicants select their conference of choice.

o   Grace Hopper Conference (October 19-21, 2016 in Houston, Texas)

o   National Society of Black Engineers Conference (TBD, 2017)

o   Out for Undergrad Technology Conference (TBD)

o   Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference (TBD)

o   Society of Women Engineers Conference (October 27-29, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA)

• Travel, hotel, and meal stipend in the amount of $1,200 USD.
• Microsoft will register the recipient to the awarded conference, and send a check directly to the recipient in the amount of $1,200 to cover travel, hotel, and meal expenses. These funds are not transferable to other individuals.

Criteria:

• Students must be enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program at a 4-year college or university in North America at the time the application is submitted.
• The scholarship is open to students pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM degree.

Timeline:

• February 9 – March 31, 2016 Open for applications
• April 1 – April 8 2016: Review applications & select winners
• April 15, 2016: All applicants notified of results

Apply Today!

Apply for the scholarship: www.microsoft.com/scholarship

(scroll down to where it says “conference scholarship”)

Questions? Please email scholars@microsoft.com

Hello,

I wanted to make sure you’re aware of Microsoft’s undergraduate scholarship program – this is an amazing opportunity for undergrad students pursuing degrees in computer science and related technical disciplines. We’d really appreciate your help sharing information about our scholarship with student populations who may be interested. See below (as well as the attached flyer) for information and deadlines, and feel free to pass this along to students.

By applying to the Microsoft Scholarship Program, students may be eligible for full or partial tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year!

Student Eligibility Criteria:

• Currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico
• Pursuing a degree in CS, CE or STEM related technical discipline
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0 or higher

Visit our scholarship website for more information.

Applications must be received by: January 30^th, 2016

Thanks so much in advance for helping publicize this opportunity, and please let me know if you have any questions!

Julie Zlamanyuk | Recruiting Associate | Microsoft