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Scholarships »

The Bren School of ICS offers students the following competitive scholarships.

The application period for these awards has ended. Selection decisions will be distributed via ICS' student listservs (ugrad and grad).

These awards are possible through the generous support of our community and industry friends.

These individuals and companies, through their commitment to higher education, play an active role in the future of information technology by helping deserving and highly competent students afford a quality education.

Learn more about sponsoring a scholarship or fellowship to support an ICS student's educational goal.


THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

OVERVIEW: The Association for Women in Technology Scholarship program provides funding to further educational objectives of women pursuing careers in technology.

AWARD: 1 award of $1,700

SELECTION CRITERIA:

» Cumulative GPA of 3.2
» Freshman, Sophomore, and Juniors
» Demonstrated financial need
» Demonstrated leadership skills
» Demonstrated contribution in increasing diversity in computer science
» Able to staff/volunteer for AWT events 6 hours per quarter

ACCENTURE SCHOLARSHIP

OVERVIEW: The Accenture Outstanding Junior ICS Student Award was established through and endowment in 1992 by Accenture to recognize and financially assist selected student recipients during their final year at UC Irvine.

AWARD: 1 award of $1,000

SELECTION CRITERIA:

» The recipient will have a minimum GPA of 3.0
» The recipient must be scheduled to graduate in the following academic year
» 40 percent of the criteria will be based on scholarship (academic standing)
» 30 percent will be based on demonstrated leadership abilities
» 30 percent will be based on Civic and/or Charitable Involvement (eg: volunteerism with various charity or civic minded organizations or individual efforts taken by applicants)
» Essay required

ESSIE LEV ENDOWNED STUDENT AWARD

OVERVIEW:
The Essie Lev Student Award was established by Sara Sandel to honor her sister and former UC Irvine academic counselor Essie Lev. The award is designated for transfer or re-entering undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Students must have a declared major in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences.

AWARDS: 1 award of $1,000

SELECTION CRITERIA

» Transfer or re-entry students only
» ICS majors
» Demonstrated campus or community service
» Essay required

KENNETH SIMMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

OVERVIEW: The Kenneth Simms Memorial Scholarship endowment was established in 1989 by Laguna Software to honor UCI alumnus and one of the most significant contributors to the development of the PICK Operating System, Kenneth Simms ’70.

AWARDS: Two of $2,000 each

SELECTION CRITERIA:

» Academic excellence
» Recipient must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
» The recipient should be preparing for a profession in the field of computer science
» The recipient is selected by the selection committe according to the guidelines
» Demonstrated financial need
» No essay required

TIM KASHANI STUDENT AWARD

Overview: Awarded to someone who displays a desire to participate in the creation of innovative technologies or possesses an entrepreneurial spirit. Applicants should be expected to submit proof of a current project demonstrating one of these qualities.

AWARDS: 1 award of $2,375

SELECTION CRITERIA:

» Minimum GPA of 3.0
» Full-time student (12 units minimum)
» Demonstrated leadership skills
» Demonstrated financial need