There are many computer science scholarships for students working towards these exciting careers. The following are considered to be the top 10:
1. AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarship: The AFCEA’s $2,000 General John A. Wickham Scholarships are awarded to full-time sophomore, junior or senior students with GPAs of 3. 5 or higher who are enrolled full time in aerospace, computer engineering & science, electrical engineering, math or physics programs at accredited four-year institutions.
2. $2,000 Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund: These computer science scholarships are awarded in $2,000 increments for students working towards a bachelor’s degree and $1,000 increments for students working towards an associate’s degree.
3. ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship: The ESA Foundation established these $3,000 scholarships in 2007 for women and minorities attending or planning to attend accredited four-year colleges and universities and working towards degrees that will lead to careers in the computer and video game industries.
4. Intel Science Talent Search: These $100,000 computer science scholarships go to one lucky college student each year. Applicants must submit applications by November 17 for the following year.
5. NFB Computer Science Scholarship: The NVM provides about 30 scholarships each year at its national convention to U.S. blind students who participate in the entire NFB convention and are pursuing or planning to pursue full-time, postsecondary studies (except for one scholarship given to a part-time student working full time).
6. ThinkQuest Internet Challenge: $5,000 computer
engineering scholarships from the Oracle Education Foundation are available to teams of students through this international website-building competition.
7. SWE Scholarship Program: $10,000 scholarships are awarded to female students in accredited bachelor’s or master’s programs preparing for computer engineering and other engineering technology careers.
8. UC/Edison International Scholarship Program: These $15,000 computer science scholarships are available to community college transfer students planning to finish B. S. degrees in computer science, engineering, life science, math, physical science or technology.
9. Upsilon Pi Epsilon Student Award for Academic Excellence: UPE offers several $500 scholarships to computer engineering students who excel in their national competition.
10. XEROX Technical Minority Scholarship Program: $10,000 computer science scholarships are available for minority students pursuing technology careers.
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(By Erik R Johnson)
15 Schools Offering a Computer Science Online Degree
Computer and information technology is one of those fortunate career fields with great job outlook and expected continuous growth. By earning a computer science online degree, you can expect to begin working immediately and have a steady income with great rewards as long as you are dedicated and driven. As long as you earn an accredited distance learning degree, nothing should be able to stop you.
There are many online school options to choose from, but the following are ten of the best choices to obtain your distance learning degree from at the moment:
1.Bryant and Stratton College Online: You can earn an associate degree in IT/CS including Computer Networking or Network Security, and begin working immediately.
2.Colorado Technical University – Online Grad: Continuing students can choose from masters and PhD programs including Database Administration, Information Assurance, Information Technology and Network Security.
3.Everest University Online: Everest offers online degree options ranging from the associate’s degree in IT/CS to the bachelor’s degree in computer science.
4.Kaplan Continuing Education: Earn information technology certificates including Cisco Certifications and Microsoft Certifications. Kaplan also offers a full range of degree programs from associate’s to master’s in computer and information technology.
5.Northcentral University: Choose from a PhD in IT/CS, master’s degree in IT/CS, or certificates in IT specializations such as Computer Science, Information Assurance and Network Security.
6.Saint Leo University: This online school offers a bachelor’s and master’s degree in IT, Computer Science and Network Security.
7.University of Phoenix: This trusted online university offers several IT programs including the bachelor’s or master’s in IT/CS, Computer Networking, Programming, Database Administration, Java Programming, Network Administration, Telecom and Wireless and Web Development.
8.Villanova University Online: Earn certificates in IT or a degree in Network Security.
9.Virginia College: The online programs from this college include bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IT/CS with specializations in Computer Networking and Network Security.
10.Walden University: Walden is one of the most reputable online universities, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IT/ Computer Science, with specializations such as Computer Programming, Database Administration, Information Technology, Network Administration and Network Security.
There are many online school options to choose from, but the following are ten of the best choices to obtain your distance learning degree from at the moment:
1.Bryant and Stratton College Online: You can earn an associate degree in IT/CS including Computer Networking or Network Security, and begin working immediately.
2.Colorado Technical University – Online Grad: Continuing students can choose from masters and PhD programs including Database Administration, Information Assurance, Information Technology and Network Security.
3.Everest University Online: Everest offers online degree options ranging from the associate’s degree in IT/CS to the bachelor’s degree in computer science.
4.Kaplan Continuing Education: Earn information technology certificates including Cisco Certifications and Microsoft Certifications. Kaplan also offers a full range of degree programs from associate’s to master’s in computer and information technology.
5.Northcentral University: Choose from a PhD in IT/CS, master’s degree in IT/CS, or certificates in IT specializations such as Computer Science, Information Assurance and Network Security.
6.Saint Leo University: This online school offers a bachelor’s and master’s degree in IT, Computer Science and Network Security.
7.University of Phoenix: This trusted online university offers several IT programs including the bachelor’s or master’s in IT/CS, Computer Networking, Programming, Database Administration, Java Programming, Network Administration, Telecom and Wireless and Web Development.
8.Villanova University Online: Earn certificates in IT or a degree in Network Security.
9.Virginia College: The online programs from this college include bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IT/CS with specializations in Computer Networking and Network Security.
10.Walden University: Walden is one of the most reputable online universities, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IT/ Computer Science, with specializations such as Computer Programming, Database Administration, Information Technology, Network Administration and Network Security.
Grants for Computer Science Meetings in African Countries by Microsoft Research Ltd
Funding provided by Microsoft Research Ltd, TWAS and AAS encourage the organization of scientific activities related to computer science in Africa by offering financial assistance to the organizers of conferences, workshops, symposia and special meetings held in Africa.
Study Subject:
Grants are offered for meetings in the field of Computer Science.
Employer:
Microsoft Research Ltd, TWAS and AAS
Scholarship Description:
The support is normally provided in the form of travel grants for principal speakers from abroad and/or participants from developing countries other than the country where the meeting is held. Supported speakers should be from not-for-profit research organizations. The amount provided does not exceed Euro 4,000.
Eligibility of Applicants
TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd. only consider applications made by the organizers of international and regional scientific meetings being held in Africa.
Employees of TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd., as well as employees of other industry research laboratories and anyone involved in the administration of this award, are not eligible.
TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd. do not provide support to individual scientists wishing to attend a scientific event, even if the event is taking place in a developing country.
Local authorities must share in the responsibility for the event and should give proper support. Each application must show at least a (conditional) matching contribution from local sources.
How to Apply
* Download the application form (Word document; see link at the bottom, under “Related Content”) and complete it on your computer.
* Complete the electronic application form using any word-processing programme.
* The first page of the application must be signed.
* Incomplete and/or unsigned applications cannot be considered.
* The application form should be completed in all its parts and sent by email to mahdavi@twas.org
* TWAS will acknowledge receipt of an application within two weeks. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within this period please contact:
Mrs M.T. Mahdavi
TWAS, ICTP Campus
Strada Costiera 11
34014 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39-040-2240325; Fax: +39-040-224559; E-mail: mahdavi@twas.org
Closing Date:
Deadline extended to 1 March 2011 for meetings to be held between July and December 2011.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
http://twas.ictp.it/prog/meetings/grants-for-computer-science-meetings-in-african-countries
Study Subject:
Grants are offered for meetings in the field of Computer Science.
Employer:
Microsoft Research Ltd, TWAS and AAS
Scholarship Description:
The support is normally provided in the form of travel grants for principal speakers from abroad and/or participants from developing countries other than the country where the meeting is held. Supported speakers should be from not-for-profit research organizations. The amount provided does not exceed Euro 4,000.
Eligibility of Applicants
TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd. only consider applications made by the organizers of international and regional scientific meetings being held in Africa.
Employees of TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd., as well as employees of other industry research laboratories and anyone involved in the administration of this award, are not eligible.
TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd. do not provide support to individual scientists wishing to attend a scientific event, even if the event is taking place in a developing country.
Local authorities must share in the responsibility for the event and should give proper support. Each application must show at least a (conditional) matching contribution from local sources.
How to Apply
* Download the application form (Word document; see link at the bottom, under “Related Content”) and complete it on your computer.
* Complete the electronic application form using any word-processing programme.
* The first page of the application must be signed.
* Incomplete and/or unsigned applications cannot be considered.
* The application form should be completed in all its parts and sent by email to mahdavi@twas.org
* TWAS will acknowledge receipt of an application within two weeks. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within this period please contact:
Mrs M.T. Mahdavi
TWAS, ICTP Campus
Strada Costiera 11
34014 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39-040-2240325; Fax: +39-040-224559; E-mail: mahdavi@twas.org
Closing Date:
Deadline extended to 1 March 2011 for meetings to be held between July and December 2011.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
http://twas.ictp.it/prog/meetings/grants-for-computer-science-meetings-in-african-countries
ICP Scholarships for PhD Students from Developing Countries in Belgium
ICP Scholarships for PhD Students from Developing Countries in Belgium
Scholarship Details: As an ICP PhD student, you can institutionally strengthen your university or research institution in your home country by upgrading your academic capacities. Hence every year we provide 10 scholarships to people who wish to carry out research on a development topic, in a so-called sandwich programme.
* Select Scholarships:
* By Country
* By Degree
* By Major
* By Type
ICP Scholarships for PhD Students from Developing Countries in Belgium
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ICP Scholarships for PhD Students from Developing Countries in Belgium
Scholarship Details: As an ICP PhD student, you can institutionally strengthen your university or research institution in your home country by upgrading your academic capacities. Hence every year we provide 10 scholarships to people who wish to carry out research on a development topic, in a so-called sandwich programme.
The research and doctoral programme are geographically spread over two locations, namely the academic home institution and a Flemish university. In this way both local and Flemish expertise are combined to offer you and both research groups a win-win effect. The selection committee assesses and ranks all proposals according to quality and relevance for the South.
Target group
The call is open for people who graduated not earlier than 2006, or will graduate in 2011, from a Flemish, VLIR-UOS funded Master programme (ICP). As an applicant, you must meet other criteria, which we specify in the call.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.vliruos.be/index.php?language=EN&navid=572&direct_to=ICP_Ph_D_scholarships_2009
Summary:
Study Subject:Any( program at Flemish University)
Employer:VLIR-UOS Institutional University
Level:PhD
Deadline: February 2011
Scholarship Details: As an ICP PhD student, you can institutionally strengthen your university or research institution in your home country by upgrading your academic capacities. Hence every year we provide 10 scholarships to people who wish to carry out research on a development topic, in a so-called sandwich programme.
* Select Scholarships:
* By Country
* By Degree
* By Major
* By Type
ICP Scholarships for PhD Students from Developing Countries in Belgium
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ICP Scholarships for PhD Students from Developing Countries in Belgium
Scholarship Details: As an ICP PhD student, you can institutionally strengthen your university or research institution in your home country by upgrading your academic capacities. Hence every year we provide 10 scholarships to people who wish to carry out research on a development topic, in a so-called sandwich programme.
The research and doctoral programme are geographically spread over two locations, namely the academic home institution and a Flemish university. In this way both local and Flemish expertise are combined to offer you and both research groups a win-win effect. The selection committee assesses and ranks all proposals according to quality and relevance for the South.
Target group
The call is open for people who graduated not earlier than 2006, or will graduate in 2011, from a Flemish, VLIR-UOS funded Master programme (ICP). As an applicant, you must meet other criteria, which we specify in the call.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.vliruos.be/index.php?language=EN&navid=572&direct_to=ICP_Ph_D_scholarships_2009
Summary:
Study Subject:Any( program at Flemish University)
Employer:VLIR-UOS Institutional University
Level:PhD
Deadline: February 2011
* Select Scholarships: * By Country * By Degree * By Major * By Type Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships, University of Birmingham 2011, UK
International Scholarships for Masters Course in Birmingham University in UK
The University of Birmingham is delighted to offer the Queen Elizabeth II international scholarships for a one year masters course.
Scholarship Details
The University of Birmingham is delighted to offer the Queen Elizabeth II international scholarships worth £7,000 towards tuition fees for a one year masters course to graduates of the Universitas 21 (U21) community. These scholarships are offered as a symbol of our commitment to the U21 network and the benefits of international educational co-operation.
Who we are looking for
* applicants must be a graduate of a Universitas 21 University
* applicants should have an excellent academic background obtaining a good 2:1 equivalent bachelors degree as a minimum
* applicants should also demonstrate excellence in an area of their life. This might be outstanding academic achievement, exceptional achievement in extra curricular activities (such as sport, music, managing events or societies) or significant achievement gained either in their working life or through volunteering and service to others
* applicants must also outline the contribution they will make to the University of Birmingham as a student and what they expect to gain from studying here.
Eligibility
* be overseas for fee purposes
* have applied for a one year full time masters course and have been issued with a student id number
* must not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source
* any application received without an id number will not be considered
* be in the final year of a bachelor degree at a partner Universitas 21 institution within the last five years of the proposed date entry to the University of Birmingham
* have made adequate financial provision to study in the UK.
Closing Date
Scholarship Application Deadline: May 27th 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/u21scholarships.aspx
The University of Birmingham is delighted to offer the Queen Elizabeth II international scholarships for a one year masters course.
Scholarship Details
The University of Birmingham is delighted to offer the Queen Elizabeth II international scholarships worth £7,000 towards tuition fees for a one year masters course to graduates of the Universitas 21 (U21) community. These scholarships are offered as a symbol of our commitment to the U21 network and the benefits of international educational co-operation.
Who we are looking for
* applicants must be a graduate of a Universitas 21 University
* applicants should have an excellent academic background obtaining a good 2:1 equivalent bachelors degree as a minimum
* applicants should also demonstrate excellence in an area of their life. This might be outstanding academic achievement, exceptional achievement in extra curricular activities (such as sport, music, managing events or societies) or significant achievement gained either in their working life or through volunteering and service to others
* applicants must also outline the contribution they will make to the University of Birmingham as a student and what they expect to gain from studying here.
Eligibility
* be overseas for fee purposes
* have applied for a one year full time masters course and have been issued with a student id number
* must not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source
* any application received without an id number will not be considered
* be in the final year of a bachelor degree at a partner Universitas 21 institution within the last five years of the proposed date entry to the University of Birmingham
* have made adequate financial provision to study in the UK.
Closing Date
Scholarship Application Deadline: May 27th 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/u21scholarships.aspx
Scholarships and Fellowships – Saint Mary`s College Welcomes Women From Around the World
Saint Mary`s College is one of the oldest four-year women`s colleges in the United States, having been founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844. With a population of about 1600, Saint Mary`s has long been recognized for its exceptional academic programs and for preparing graduates to make a difference in the world.
Saint Mary`s 98-acre campus is located just across the street from the University of Notre Dame, just minutes north of the city of South Bend (population 150,000), and only 1 ½ hours east of Chicago (population 14 million). With a student to faculty ratio of 10:1 and small discussion-based classes, students are ensured that our faculty provides personal attention, engage them in lively dialogue, and assist in shaping their dreams and aspirations.
Qualified international applicants are eligible for both academic scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $17,000 per year and financial aid ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per year.
The deadline to apply is February 15, 2011.
Students need to complete the application for admission and submit all required academic documents in order to be considered for admission to the College and for academic scholarships.
Additionally, students applying for financial aid will need to complete the CSS financial aid PROFILE at : https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp and use code 1702.
Consideration for scholarships will be based on:
* The challenge of the student`s secondary school curriculum
* Grade Point Average
Class rank (when appropriate)
* Test scores (TOEFL or SAT, if available)
For further scholarship information and application: http://www.saintmarys.edu/apply
Talia Cerrone
International Student Services Coordinator
Saint Mary`s College
50 Spes Unica Hall Notre Dame, IN 465556
Email: tcerrone@saintmarys.edu
Saint Mary`s 98-acre campus is located just across the street from the University of Notre Dame, just minutes north of the city of South Bend (population 150,000), and only 1 ½ hours east of Chicago (population 14 million). With a student to faculty ratio of 10:1 and small discussion-based classes, students are ensured that our faculty provides personal attention, engage them in lively dialogue, and assist in shaping their dreams and aspirations.
Qualified international applicants are eligible for both academic scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $17,000 per year and financial aid ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per year.
The deadline to apply is February 15, 2011.
Students need to complete the application for admission and submit all required academic documents in order to be considered for admission to the College and for academic scholarships.
Additionally, students applying for financial aid will need to complete the CSS financial aid PROFILE at : https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp and use code 1702.
Consideration for scholarships will be based on:
* The challenge of the student`s secondary school curriculum
* Grade Point Average
Class rank (when appropriate)
* Test scores (TOEFL or SAT, if available)
For further scholarship information and application: http://www.saintmarys.edu/apply
Talia Cerrone
International Student Services Coordinator
Saint Mary`s College
50 Spes Unica Hall Notre Dame, IN 465556
Email: tcerrone@saintmarys.edu
Beasiswa ke Kanada Program Master & PhD University of Manitoba
Scholarship opportunity for International students for pursuing Masters and PhD studies at University of Manitoba, Canada.
Beginning with the 2007/2008 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who:
* are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master’s program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master’s degree at the University of Manitoba;
* are paying the international student tuition fee;
* have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two completed years of study;
* show great promise as researchers and as graduate students.
* are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition.
The value of the scholarship is $4,000. Scholarships will be offered until available funds are exhausted. Funding will be confirmed on an annual basis.
Beginning with the 2007/2008 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who:
* are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master’s program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master’s degree at the University of Manitoba;
* are paying the international student tuition fee;
* have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two completed years of study;
* show great promise as researchers and as graduate students.
* are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition.
The value of the scholarship is $4,000. Scholarships will be offered until available funds are exhausted. Funding will be confirmed on an annual basis.
International Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students, Canada
UBC attracts talented secondary and post-secondary students from around the world. We honour the achievements of our incoming international students through the International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) program.
* Select Scholarships:
* By Country
* By Degree
* By Major
* By Type
International Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students, Canada
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UBC attracts talented secondary and post-secondary students from around the world. We honour the achievements of our incoming international students through the International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) program.
Study Subject: Performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.
The ILOT Award recognizes international students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.
ILOT Award winners receive an award-level commensurate with their financial need as determined by the costs of their tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs. A standard needs-assessment is made, based on financial information provided by students and their families.
The ILOT Award can be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study, or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the student achieves satisfactory academic standing in their Faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and maintains their Canadian Study Permit (visa)
Closing Date:
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
* Select Scholarships:
* By Country
* By Degree
* By Major
* By Type
International Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students, Canada
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UBC attracts talented secondary and post-secondary students from around the world. We honour the achievements of our incoming international students through the International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) program.
Study Subject: Performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.
The ILOT Award recognizes international students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.
ILOT Award winners receive an award-level commensurate with their financial need as determined by the costs of their tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs. A standard needs-assessment is made, based on financial information provided by students and their families.
The ILOT Award can be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study, or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the student achieves satisfactory academic standing in their Faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and maintains their Canadian Study Permit (visa)
Closing Date:
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011