CS Deadline: 3/8/2017
IBM is generously providing one $1,500 scholarship.
Eligibility:
Applicants should meet all of the following criteria:
1) Female Computer Science majors;
2) WCS members;
3) Current undergraduate or graduate students who will be continuing students in Fall 2017;
4) 3.5+ GPA.
There is a preference for students from traditionally underrepresented demographics in CS.
By 5pm on 3/8/2017, the following materials should be submitted to Colin Robertson (colinr@illinois.edu, 2252 SC):
1) Your current CV/resume.
2) In an essay, not to exceed one page, please (a) describe your participation in WCS and (b) discuss any leadership activities / positions you have held (not limited to WCS).
3) Unofficial Transcript. Visit UI Integrate Self-Service and view Academic History. Save as PDF, HTML, or Word doc. https://apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice/
4) Does the department have your permission to release your CV and essay (1,2) to IBM?
5) If you are chosen as a winner, please indicate whether or not the department has permission to publicize it (on our website, alumni newsletter, etc.).
Note: Electronic documents are preferred and should be submitted as PDFs, Word documents, or plain-text files. Students, please include your netid in your file names (e.g. netid_cv.pdf).