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If you like free money you should apply. So far only one Comp E major has submitted an application… get on it folks!

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The College of Engineering scholarship application for the 2012-2013 academic year is open now. 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 a small amount of need-based awards to give out this application cycle, given to us by the College of Engineering, which means that only CE students are eligible to receive them.
• You wish to be considered for College of Engineering awards such as Emerging Leaders, etc.: 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 2012-2013 CSE scholarships are awarded during the summer application period (Aug 1-Sept 1). So if you don’t fit into any of the above categories, don’t worry. You have a second chance!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Washington State Opportunity Scholarship. It  helps low- and middle-income Washington State residents earn bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and health care. The application period is March 1 through April 16, 2012.

More info: http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/document.doc?id=419

If you have any questions about the scholarship, please email info@waopportunityscholarship.org or call 877-899-5002.

Thank you very much for helping get the word out about this exciting new scholarship.

Steve Thorndill
Director, Scholarship Services
College Success Foundation

We have a tremendous opportunity for students in the STEM (specifically Computer Science or Computer Engineering fields), and it would be great if you could forward it along to them. The Hispanic College Fund scholarship application deadline is March 1^st, and we wanted to share these opportunities with your students. Please share with any Hispanic students who might be interested in applying.

The HCF Google Scholarship Program

The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master’s or PhD. Selected scholars will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California.

Eligibility Requirements:
– Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic background
– Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States
– Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
– Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
– Must demonstrate financial need
– Must be a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering for the upcoming academic year

http://www.hispanicfund.org/programs/college/scholarships or hispanicfund.org/cci.

Thanks for spreading the word! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.

Best,

Marcos Valdez I National Director of College Student Leadership I Hispanic College Fund

1300 L Street, NW I Suite 975 I Washington, DC 20005

Main: 202.296.5400 I Fax: 202.296.3774 I Direct: 202.503.1461 I Mobile: 602.451.5361

mvaldez@hispanicfund.org I www.HispanicFund.org

2012 Google-SVA Scholarship
Student Veterans of America & Google have partnered to provide eight (8) $10,000 scholarships to
student veterans via SVA’s network! Eligible students must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree
in Computer Science, or a related Gield. These student veterans have the potential to usher in a new
generation of American progress and to address some of our nation’s most pressing needs. This
partnership will support the tech-savvy professionals that are well equipped to answer the challenges of
tomorrow.
Related Technical Fields may include: Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information
Systems, Information Technology, Applied Networking, System Administration, and Electrical
Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)
Eligibility
The scholarship will be open for application to students who meet the minimum selection criteria as
outlined below:
• A current student veteran enrolled in a college or university located in the United States, as proven by
a DD-214 and transcript
• A current sophomore, junior, or senior of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program in
the 2012/2013 academic year at a university in the United States
• Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical Gield
as a full-time student for the 2012/2013 academic year
• Demonstrate a commitment to the computer science or a related Gield based on enrollment in an
accredited program
• Maintaining a record of high academic performance
• Has received an honorable discharge, or is in good standing with his/her branch of service
Essay
Please provide a typed personal statement of 1,000 words or less, double-spaced, detailing:
• Your reasons for applying for this scholarship
• Your reasons for choosing your major
• Your professional objectives as they relate to your degree
• Describe your role as a leader in your community and/or chapter
• Describe any additional community service initiatives that you’ve been involved with
To apply, register at www.studentveterans.org.
Application deadline is MARCH 15, 2012.

CSE veterans, I encourage you all to apply! If you have questions, contact Antonio Montenegro III with Student Veterans of America: 702.608.6602 or antonio.montenegro@studentveterans.org

2012 Google-Student Veterans of America Scholarship

Student Veterans of America & Google have partnered to provide eight (8) $10,000 scholarships to student veterans via SVA’s network! Eligible students must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Computer Science, or a related field. These student veterans have the potential to usher in a new generation of American progress and to address some of our nation’s most pressing needs. This partnership will support the tech-savvy professionals that are well equipped to answer the challenges of tomorrow.

Related Technical Fields may include: Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Applied Networking, System Administration, and Electrical Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)

Eligibility
The scholarship will be open for application to students who meet the minimum selection criteria as outlined below:
• A current student veteran enrolled in a college or university located in the United States, as proven by
a DD-214 and transcript
• A current sophomore, junior, or senior of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program in
the 2012/2013 academic year at a university in the United States
• Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field
as a full-time student for the 2012/2013 academic year
• Demonstrate a commitment to the computer science or a related field based on enrollment in an
accredited program
• Maintaining a record of high academic performance
• Has received an honorable discharge, or is in good standing with his/her branch of service

Essay
Please provide a typed personal statement of 1,000 words or less, double-spaced, detailing:
• Your reasons for applying for this scholarship
• Your reasons for choosing your major
• Your professional objectives as they relate to your degree
• Describe your role as a leader in your community and/or chapter
• Describe any additional community service initiatives that you’ve been involved with

To apply, register at www.studentveterans.org.
Application deadline is MARCH 15, 2012.

Palantir Technologies Scholarship for Women & Minorities in Computer Science

Palantir Technologies is committed to advancing technology through the use of computer science, engineering and related technical disciplines. The Palantir Technologies scholarship is available for women and minorities who demonstrate outstanding abilities and achievement in their studies.  By offering this grant, we hope to assist underrepresented minorities in obtaining their technical degrees and encourage them to make a difference through innovation.  Preference will be given to those students who display interest and proficiency in the areas of human-computer symbiosis, data visualization, machine learning, large-scale data analysis, distributed systems, and user experience.

• Scholarship award: The recipient will receive a $10,000 grant awarded for the 2012 academic year
• Deadline to apply: all applications are due on or before December 31st, 2011 PST

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.palantir.com/scholarship

FYI the COE Scholarship application is now open. CSE students are eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that while the application looks similar, it is different from the CSE Scholarship application that was open during the summer.

If you wish to be considered for College of Engineering scholarships please apply here:

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

Dear Advisers,

Please share with undergraduates in all fields who might be interested in learning more about searching and applying for scholarships of all kinds. The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will be offering these upcoming sessions:

Freshman Scholarship 101: Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships

Specifically designed for freshmen and sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.

November 2, 2011 from 2:30pm to 3:20pm, MGH 171 Multipurpose Room
November 17, 2011 from 4:30pm to 5:20pm, MGH 171 Multipurpose Room

Please RSVP to attend any of the sessions at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/244, though drop-ins are also welcome!

Scholarship 201 for Continuing Students: The Search for Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

This workshop provides assistance to continuing undergraduate students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.

November 14, 2011 from 12:30pm to 1:20pm, MGH 171 Multipurpose Room
November 29, 2011 from 4:30pm to 5:20pm, MGH 171 Multipurpose Room

Please RSVP to attend any of the sessions at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/245, though drop-ins are also welcome.
Thank you,

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***NOTE: Our office has moved to 171 Mary Gates Hall

Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity
University of Washington
171 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/