Your major is Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering or other related majors.
You are interested in data recovery, file recovery, electronic discovery, and computer forensics.
You are enrolled or accepted in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.
You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
You must submit an essay for consideration (details below).
You must submit a transcript of your last completed semester of schooling (official or unofficial).
This scholarship will be awarded annually.
Your application must be submitted by June 30, 2023 for consideration.
The scholarship winner will be announced on September 1, 2023.
Essay
Please write an essay of between 750 to 1,000 words introducing yourself, explaining your interests in data recovery, file recovery, electronic discovery, and computer forensics.
Graduating high school in the spring of 2023 and enrolling at or accepted to an accredited college or university within the US by the end of August, 2023
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Collect and submit the following (only complete applications considered)
Copy of official school transcript (due to timing and COVID related office hours of many schools, a copy of your high school transcript will suffice)
Resume defining paid work and volunteer experience, as well as extracurricular activities
Two letters of recommendation (one of which should be from a Math or Science teacher familiar with the student)
Copy of official college/university acceptance letter (optional to apply but required prior to first payment)
350 to 500-word essay describing the students work ethic and what they hope to accomplish in the “real world” of computer science after graduation from college/university
Your current GPA (via official or unofficial course transcript)
Proof of enrollment or acceptance in your college or university (this document can usually be obtained from your university’s student portal)
A 400-800 word essay with the subject “How Resilience Empowers” (learn more about the essay here) attached as a document or a Google docs link (make sure to update the sharing settings!)
Applicants will be contacted through the email they used to apply. Please monitor your inbox and ensure you’re able to receive replies.
Grade level: Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in 2023-24
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Major: engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental or physical science
Note: those pursuing health careers are not eligible (i.e. physician, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, etc.)
Ethnic heritage: Filipino heritage (at least 50%)
Financial need
Residency:
Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo.
Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange or San Diego.
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Background Information
Number of Awards: 5
Amount: $5,000 (annual award)
Renewable? Yes
Total award: $20,000
Selection Criteria
Academic achievement, especially in the sciences
Well-informed educational and career goals in engineering/science
Personal strengths, including maturity, motivation and potential to succeed
Honors
Work experience
Financial need
Note: 15 to 20 finalists will be chosen. Finalists must be available for a 30-minute interview in mid-April 2023 in San Francisco for Northern California candidates, or in one of the three qualified counties for Southern California candidates (exact dates TBD). If chosen for interview, finalists must submit official transcript(s) of grades, SAT/ACT scores reports and FAFSA student aid report. Applicants will be notified before May 1 whether or not they have been selected as scholarship recipients.
U.S. citizen currently enrolled and attending a four-year accredited college or university in the United States as a sophomores or junior at the time of application. Freshman and senior level students are ineligible to apply. You cannot apply the year you are graduating.
Enrolled part time or full time in an eligible undergraduate degree program.
Have an overall 3.0 GPA.
Candidates must be majoring in the following C4I-related fields related to the mission of AFCEA:
Served in Overseas Contigency Operations (from 2003 to present) – provide DD214 or Certificate of Service. Paperwork must verify deployment. Remove SSN.
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Merit-based scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to:
Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services
Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel) who deployed abroad in support of one of the Overseas Contingency Operations (Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Operation New Dawn; Operation Inherent Resolve; Operation Freedom’s Sentinel).
Recipients must be currently enrolled and attending classes in an undergraduate program part time or full time in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (see eligibility section paragraph 4 for list of acceptable STEM majors).
Distance learning or online programs affiliated with a major U.S. institution are eligible.
Scholarship awards are subject to availability of funding. Scholarship awards are restricted to tuition and course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies and equipment that are required for the courses at the university.
Be a current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability.
Plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation. Schools must be in the USA or have a USA-Affiliate for financial transactions (contact Seattle Foundation to verify non-USA school’s eligibility).
Declare an approved major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing).
Demonstrate a passion for technology.
Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community.
Have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Require financial assistance to attend college.
Enrollment status must be full-time or half-time.
Application
Students must include the following in their application:
Two Letters of Recommendation. At least one letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters.
Information about applicant:
Information about the post-secondary school you plan to attend.
Your educational and Career Goals
Activities, Awards, and Honors (if possible, include technology related awards)
Work Experience
Financial information
Any unusual family or personal circumstances (include circumstances caused by ongoing disability related expenses).
Transcript. May be either official or unofficial.
Essays
Based on your experience with disability, please share your vision for new technology innovation (such as devices, software, or services) to enhance inclusion for people with disabilities and how it empowers them to achieve more in their lives or communities. Explain how your idea differs from existing solutions. (2,000 characters max).
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
US Citizen
Demonstrated Financial Need
High School Senior with a GPA of 2.5 or above OR
A freshman or sophomore undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.5 or above
Current of planned 4-year degree enrollment in the following majors:
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Current or planned full-time attendance at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.
Interest in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, (internship not required and scholarship recipients are not guaranteed an internship).
Additional Information
Candidates must submit:
A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
Copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 used for the Financial Information section of the application.
As part of your application, one online recommendation must be completed on your behalf no later than April 10, 2024 3:00 pm Central Time. Lockheed Martin employees may not provide recommendations on behalf of the applicant.
You are a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States;
At the date of the award, you must be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) in a college or university in the United States;
Your field of study is related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), economics, or business.
How to Apply:
Send an email to scholarship@pixelplex.io with “PixelPlex Scholarship Award: Your Name” in the subject field.
In your submission email, write a short paragraph or two about yourself and why you chose the topic.
Attach your essay as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to the email. The length of the essay should be a minimum of 1200 words (there is no maximum word limit) and include an introduction and conclusion. The essay should be original text and not published anywhere.
the essay topics can be found below:
Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.