[Access Lunch] Fwd: [AccessComputingTeam] Multiple funding and learning opportunities for eligible students

Wed Mar 27 14:37:16 EDT 2024

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From: Eric W Trekell <ericwt at uw.edu>
Date: Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Subject: [AccessComputingTeam] Multiple funding and learning opportunities
for eligible students
To: <accesscomputingteam at uw.edu>

Some of you may be interested and/or eligible for one or more of the
following:

This one is a reminder for graduates who are early in their careers and who
are interested in returning to school to obtaining a PhD in a computing
field:

*CRA x NSF: CSGrad4US Fellowship Applications Open through May 31*
Do you, or does someone you know, want to pursue a PhD in computer science,
computer engineering, or information science? The National Science
Foundation
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=3044c0bbbd&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248dtRBSA5A$>
(NSF), a Strategic Partner of NCWIT, and the Computing Research Association
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=e401c32097&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248dP5UBydQ$>
(CRA), an NCWIT Affinity Alliance
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=9c16fdd5db&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248d6sto4qM$>
member, have a fellowship program offering financial support and mentorship
as a pathway to pursue innovative projects and a fulfilling career in
research. Applications, including reference letters, must be received by
11:59 pm ET on May 31. Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply
online
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=154c21bd62&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248dEIu-vS4$>,
and view this flyer
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=cac3ac8671&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248dFW-ygXY$>
.

This opportunity is for financially vulnerable students in tech degrees and
within 4 semesters/2 years of completing their degree. No GPA minimum and
are grants, not loans:

*Last Mile Education Fund Offers Student Grants: $595-$10K*

The Last Mile Education Fund
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=7ed53a77e8&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248dfBh7q04$>,
an NCWIT Affinity Alliance member, directly supports diversity in tech by
helping financially vulnerable college students pursue tech-related degrees
and careers. Now, eligible students within four semesters of graduation can
apply for grants to cover educational expenses including rent, utilities,
groceries, toiletries, tuition, a new laptop, unexpected car repairs, and
even career-building opportunities such as tech conference fees or
certification exam costs. Best of all, there is no GPA minimum required and
no repayment for any grant awarded! Learn more about each grant opportunity
and apply online
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=36a4f12f22&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248dC6pKeUc$>.
Supporters can also fill out a form to refer students anonymously
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=3e60659586&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248dDX1q9Pk$>
.

For indigenous students in STEM programs who are either an enrolled tribal
citizen a descendent of an enrolled tribal citizen:

*Indigenous Students Can Apply for a $2,500 Scholarship by April 30*

AISES
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an NCWIT Affinity Alliance member, has partnered with Google, an NCWIT
Strategic Partner, to offer a $2,500 scholarship for Indigenous
undergraduate and graduate students. Applications must be submitted by
April 30th. Eligible students must be pursuing a STEM degree full time at
an accredited academic institution as well as an enrolled tribal citizen or
a descendant of an enrolled tribal citizen. AISES membership is also
required to submit an application, and is free to pre-college and college
students. Learn more and apply online
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ncwit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c40d28c637908a2212dd2db4&id=b5e8eb2094&e=dad13e48a4__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ms5jl_pgM8VgZ4IKCGF7esF68RD8J_XLDT9WrbgEYS8dd-kpMX8ghScAd9NO9My00dHZ248dBVeIYag$>
.

--
Eric W. Trekell, MS
he/him/his
LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-w-trekell/>
Program Operations Specialist
DO-IT,
the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology Center
University of Washington
Box 354842
Seattle, WA 98195-4842
doit at uw.edu
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