The Bren School of ICS offers students the following competitive scholarships, student awards and fellowships.
The application period for awards has ended. Please check back next spring to apply.
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 STUDENT AWARD
OVERVIEW: The Association for Women in Technology Student Award program provides funding to further educational objectives of women pursuing careers in technology.
AWARD: 1 award of $2,500
SELECTION CRITERIA:
» Cumulative GPA of 3.2 » Freshman, Sophomore, and Juniors » Demonstrated leadership skills » Demonstrated contribution in increasing diversity in computer science » Agreement to serve as an AWT Student Ambassador for the 2009-10 academic year, which includes staffing/volunteering for AWT events/functions at 6 hours per quarter. » Essay required
ACCENTURE ENDOWED OUTSTANDING JUNIOR STUDENT AWARD
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 $1,000SELECTION 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 ENDOWED 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: 2 awards of $1,000
SELECTION CRITERIA
» Transfer or re-entry students only » ICS majors » Demonstrated campus or community service » Essay required
THE JULIAN FELDMAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
OVERVIEW: The Julian Feldman Scholarship was established in 1998 by Jim Hobbs ’73 in honor of ICS Professor Emeritus Julian Feldman. The scholarship used to be funded through an annual gift made by Jim and Trinidad Hobbs. In 2006, the scholarship was turned into an Endowed Scholarship, now called, The Julian Feldman Endowed Scholarship in ICS, funded through Jim Hobbs’ annual gifts as well as gifts from ICS’ Annual Fund campaign.AWARDS: 1 award of $4,000
SELECTION CRITERIA
» High academic standing » Possess demonstrated leadership abilities
KENNETH SIMMS ENDOWED 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: 2 awards 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
ROBERTA ELLEN LAMB ENDOWED MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
OVERVIEW: The Roberta Ellen Lamb Endowed Memorial Fellowship was established through an endowment in 2007 by Bob and Mosselle Pione to honor the memory of their daughter, former ICS Associate Professor of Informatics Roberta Lamb.
AWARDS: 1 award of $6,800 each
SELECTION CRITERIA:
» Ph.D. students in Informatics » Currently working on their dissertation » Faculty nominate students in advanced candidacy » This fellowship is faculty recommended. THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION. If you wish to be considered and meet the criteria, please make your faculty advisor aware.
TIM KASHANI STUDENT AWARDOverview: Awarded to someone who is making a contribution to participate in the creation of innovative technologies or possesses an entrepreneurial spirit. Must have excellent communications skills!
Applicants must also submit proof (1/2 a page description) of a current project demonstrating how they posses an entrepreneurial spirit or how they are participating in the creation of innovative technologies. Please email to Kristin Huerth, khuerth@ics.uci.edu when submitting application.
AWARDS: 2 awards of $2,375
SELECTION CRITERIA:
» Minimum GPA of 3.0 » Full-time student (12 units minimum) » Demonstrated leadership skills » Excellent communication skills » Essay required OTHER QUALITIES THAT ARE CONSIDERED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:
» May be considered for a possible summer/year round internship at IT Mentors, or Apples and Oranges. » If you would like to be considered for an internship, please email your resume/cv to khuerth@ics.uci.edu when filling out this application. Please have SUBJECT line read: Resume for Tim Kashani Student Award in ICS » Must show interest in video technologies, digital arts » Possible meeting with the donor before receiving award
