The Siebel Scholars award is based solely upon academic achievement and excellence, and is not need-based financial aid. Nominees should: - Rank within the top 10% of their Department of Computer Science class based on academic resultsHigh achievers in the classroom
- Have a track record of distinguished research
- Demonstrate excellence, in terms of leadership qualities, in the school community and in experience prior to graduate program
- Be a rising second year MS or final year BS/MS student:
- Must have completed at least one year at the University of Illinois and is reasonably expected to have only one year remaining in the Master’s program, or be in the last year of the BS/MS program (should expect to graduate with both degrees within one academic year), or Nominee is a Master’s student in a 16 or 18 month program (either those who have been in the Master’s program for one year and have six months left, or those who have been in the program for six months and have one year left)
All awardees must be registered and attend classes at an affiliate Siebel Scholars campus in a degree-seeking program. If a student is not currently enrolled in classes, or transfers to a non-affiliated Siebel Scholars campus, the Foundation must be notified, and the award may be rescinded. |