I actually kind of feel bad for sharing this one because then it means I have to compete with all you talented people. Award$1000, $2000, or $5000 EligibilityAnyone who will be enrolled in a U.S. college or university between August 1st, 2014 and May 31st, 2015 is eligible to apply. Essay RequirementsTo apply, simply write an essay of no more than 250 words, answering the following topic: If you could earn a living doing what you love most, what would it be, and how would it change the world? Describe the specific goals you would set to make that dream a reality. Submit your essay and you’ll automatically get a link to the published page. Share this link on your social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, or email it directly to your family and friends – you’ll need their votes to move on to the next round! DatesDUE DATE: 09/30/2014 **NOTE, SUBMIT BEFORE THE DEADLINE TO GIVE YOURSELF AMPLE TIME TO RACK UP VOTES How to ApplySubmit your essay to the webpage linked below to get a link to share your! essay to earn votes WebsiteGeneral scholarship for all majors, but I'm sure accomplished tech students can get a great advantage! Award$1500 EligibilityAny current student of an accredited U.S. college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is welcome to apply. Essay Requirements
DatesDUE DATE: 08/31/2014 ANNOUNCEMENT: 09/10/2014 How to Apply
WebsiteI just got back from DC after attending the STARS Celebration 2014, which was...well you'll see. Obviously as a part of STARS I was invited to attend the conference with my school; however my coordinators didn't exactly tell me I was helping run the event until I got there. That's okay because they did they same thing to the girl I was with. I don't have any problem with volunteering and running tech events because that's what I do, but to not be told that until I got there is honestly very annoying. So anyways the Celebration is a major event for STARS Computing Corps, a national organization that works to get college CS/IT students engaged in a community atmosphere to use their skills to benefit others. Normal activities involve outreach in the form of workshops and camps to local K-12 youth as well as mentoring and tutoring other college students struggling in CS/IT. It's all very feel-good typical outreach. As I was stuck running the event instead of participating as an actual student, I didn't exactly have the freedom to attend any of the panels. Not a problem, as most of the panels were geared towards very minimal skill sets. For a community that prides itself and new and innovating ways to do what we do, I don't think any of us needed a workshop on Scratch and how to teach middle school students. However the DARPA and other Cyber Security tracts, the things students like us can benefit from, were pretty cool (as described by my coworker). There were also more useful panels on how to publish a research paper or tips on fundraising, but other than that the panels were very uninteresting, and those that were ended up being cancelled (why?). Now for speakers, the one and only Ruthe Farmer gave a keynote! Being a member of NCWIT and a former Aspirations in Computing winner, being able to meet up with her and hear her give a talk in person was so awesome! She even sat with me and my coworker (another NCWIT winner) during breakfast. We also ran the "Leadership" panel, which was basically just a required event where every student plays icebreakers. Don't have any pictures but you get the idea. One of my major complaints with the conference was that there were no industry professionals. They even had a whole slot on the schedule for a career expo and fair, but they only had 2 tables which were for Google and ITology. Yes, having Google is awesome, but she was only one poor recruiter having to talk to over 200 students because there were no other companies to talk to. That was super sad. How can you have a tech conference without any technology professionals? This was not thought out and very poorly run. Besides just the poor running of the conference itself, workplace drama happened! Yaaaayy! I won't go into it too much for obvious reasons. Speaking of unprofessional, let's talk about what is appropriate business dress. When the dress code at the event states business casual/dressy, that does not mean polos. This means button downs, slacks, skirts, and dresses. The amount of OTHER COLLEGE STUDENTS I saw wearing t-shirts and shorts was beyond disgusting. You are at a professional event being treated like professional adults, act like it please! That's just so embarrassing. Anyways, but what was really good was the food. The desserts we were served were beyond amazing, I weighed myself after I got back home and found that I gained 3 pounds. It's okay, I made it back to the gym this morning. Our hotel was also very nice; it was probably the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in. The view from the roof was so pretty! Also, Ruthe gave me a Sphero :D So to wrap up the conference, it was kind of lame and I got nothing beneficial from it. Oh well, maybe 2015 one in Charlotte will be better.
Hey guys, I just wanted to write a post during my free time here while at the STARS Celebration 2014 on why girl-centric technology outreach matters. Even at events when I am surrounded by other people my age doing the exact same kind of work I do, I am always surprised at the amount of people who really don't understand the numbers working against young women in tech. Here's some of the information I use to help raise awareness (taken from my research paper on the topic): The numbers don't lie
Why these numbers are a problem
Sorry for the absence my (however many) readers! I've actually been at the STARS Celebration 2014 helping run the event as a member of GMU STARS. I'll make a big blog post about my experience here at the Celebration so stay tuned to see pictures and read about the stuff I've been doing.
This is a much more general scholarship open to pretty much everyone, but I think some of my tech-gals could have a great advantage given the questions :) Award$1000 EligibilityThis yearly scholarship is available to all high school juniors or seniors, and all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution, college, or technical school. Essay RequirementsTo apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic listed below. Your essay should be between 250 to 1,000 words. Please do not exceed 1,000 words.
DatesDUE DATE: 08/18/2014 How to ApplyAll submissions must be sent by email to: [email protected]. Include the following information in the body of your email:
WebsiteMy fellow NCWIT sisters! Check out this great scholarship~ Award$2000 (another big one!) Eligibility
Essay RequirementsTo enter the La Jolla LASIK 2014 scholarship opportunity sponsored by the ABWA, you must write a 500-700 word essay on “Your vision for improving the community you live in.” Through your eyes, we want you to address the problems you see on a daily basis and create a process for how some of these problems can be addressed and ultimately solved. Create a clear vision for a stronger healthier community of the future! DatesDUE DATE: 08/17/2014 ANNOUNCEMENT: 09/04/2014 How to ApplyThe essay and accompanying information must be submitted to [email protected] before 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Sunday August 17, 2014. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. WebsiteAnother excellent scholarship for web-savvy students! Award$2000 (woah!) EligibilityThis scholarship is only open to currently enrolled students. You need to have a student ID number and valid student email address to submit. Essay RequirementsWrite a and submit a link to a blog post of at least 500 words answering two questions:
DatesDUE DATE: 08/15/2014 ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 08/31/2014 How to ApplyFill out the form at their website linked below. WebsiteThis one is perfect for my fellow tech-savvy people. Award$1000 EligibilityThe Eve's Addiction Scholarship is open to high school seniors and any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Fall 2014 or Spring 2015 at any accredited U.S. college or university Essay RequirementsApplicants must complete a 500+ word essay on the topic: "How can the Web give a company a competitive advantage?" Dates:DUE DATE: 08/15/2014 AWARD DATE : 09/30/2014 How to Apply Submit your essay of 500 words or more to [email protected] Website: |
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