The Ann Arbor AWC Scholarship for Women in Computing
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Each year the Ann Arbor chapter of the Association for Women in
Computing (AWC), awards one or more scholarships through the AWC
Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing held at the Ann Arbor Area
Community Foundation (AAACF). The scholarship recognizes outstanding
women pursuing a career in a computer-related field.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Available to women students (full or part-time) participating in
an institution accredited for higher education in the state of
Michigan pursuing a career in a computer or technology-related field
OR
women pursuing certifications to change careers or working to
enhance their current careers in a computer or technology-related
field, e.g., PMP training and certification, MS professional training
and certification, and Network professional training and
certification.
* US Citizenship / Permanent Residency are required.
* Each applicant must prepare answers to the following three
questions:
1. Why are you excited about working with computers and
information technology?
2. escribe your most fulfilling computer-related project or
experience.
3. Explain how this scholarship will assist you in achieving
you long term career goal.
Note: for candidates enrolled in an institution accredited for higher
education a minimum of two semesters of course work should be
remaining after receipt of the scholarship.
Note: for candidates who are pursuing certifications in a computer or
technology-related field: scholarship may only be applied to tuition
and/or fees for certification course or test. Proof of registration
(including dates of course or registration date) must be submitted.
Acceptable proofs of registration are: official course registration
indicating name of applicant and the name of the institution where the
certification course will be taken, tuition bill, or letter from
institution or certification administrator stating that the applicant
is enrolled in a certification program. Proof of registration must
include the name, address and phone number of the certifying
institution.
Please limit your responses for all three questions to 2500 words or
less combined. This is approximately ten pages, double spaced, in 12
point font, with one inch margins.
Awards are determined based on the three answers. The most important
considerations are motivation, passion, thoughtfulness, creativity,
skillful communication, and participation in the computing community.
The scholarship recipient must agree to provide a written report on
academic progress at the end of the semester after receiving the
award.
To qualify, applicants should send an essay addressing the questions
listed above, a current resume or CV, a complete application, and two
letters of recommendation by March 30th 2007 to:
Ann Arbor AWC
Attn.: AWC-AA Scholarship
P.O. Box 1864
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1864
For further information, email us at students...@awc-aa.org
http://www.awc-aa.org/gala/scholarship.php
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Each year the Ann Arbor chapter of the Association for Women in
Computing (AWC), awards one or more scholarships through the AWC
Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing held at the Ann Arbor Area
Community Foundation (AAACF). The scholarship recognizes outstanding
women pursuing a career in a computer-related field.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Available to women students (full or part-time) participating in
an institution accredited for higher education in the state of
Michigan pursuing a career in a computer or technology-related field
OR
women pursuing certifications to change careers or working to
enhance their current careers in a computer or technology-related
field, e.g., PMP training and certification, MS professional training
and certification, and Network professional training and
certification.
* US Citizenship / Permanent Residency are required.
* Each applicant must prepare answers to the following three
questions:
1. Why are you excited about working with computers and
information technology?
2. escribe your most fulfilling computer-related project or
experience.
3. Explain how this scholarship will assist you in achieving
you long term career goal.
Note: for candidates enrolled in an institution accredited for higher
education a minimum of two semesters of course work should be
remaining after receipt of the scholarship.
Note: for candidates who are pursuing certifications in a computer or
technology-related field: scholarship may only be applied to tuition
and/or fees for certification course or test. Proof of registration
(including dates of course or registration date) must be submitted.
Acceptable proofs of registration are: official course registration
indicating name of applicant and the name of the institution where the
certification course will be taken, tuition bill, or letter from
institution or certification administrator stating that the applicant
is enrolled in a certification program. Proof of registration must
include the name, address and phone number of the certifying
institution.
Please limit your responses for all three questions to 2500 words or
less combined. This is approximately ten pages, double spaced, in 12
point font, with one inch margins.
Awards are determined based on the three answers. The most important
considerations are motivation, passion, thoughtfulness, creativity,
skillful communication, and participation in the computing community.
The scholarship recipient must agree to provide a written report on
academic progress at the end of the semester after receiving the
award.
To qualify, applicants should send an essay addressing the questions
listed above, a current resume or CV, a complete application, and two
letters of recommendation by March 30th 2007 to:
Ann Arbor AWC
Attn.: AWC-AA Scholarship
P.O. Box 1864
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1864
For further information, email us at students...@awc-aa.org
http://www.awc-aa.org/gala/scholarship.php
