The Computer and Information Sciences program at Florida A&M University received $552,000 in NSF funding to recruit African-American women into the field of computer science and information technology. The African American Women in Computer Science (AAWCS) program runs for four years, and will provide students with $3000 to $5000 in scholarship funds per semester. In addition to providing financial support to African-American students, the program also provides scholarship recipients, opportunities to participate in departmental clubs and organizations, as well as two national conferences. While the primary focus of the program is to attract African-American female students, women from other ethnic groups who are pursuing degrees in computer science are eligible to apply for the grant. The scholarships are administered based on financial need.
Florida A&M University
1333 Wahnish Way, Rm. 104
Tallahassee, FL 32307
850-561-2250
cis.famu.edu
Microsoft is dedicated to increasing the employment of women and minorities in technology. Microsoft University Recruiting provides scholarships to women and minorities under two of its programs: Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM), and Blacks at Microsoft Network (BAM). BAM provides financial support to African-American undergraduate students. In addition to GEM and BAM scholarships, and in partnership with colleges throughout the country, Microsoft offers higher-education support and scholarships to African-American students through the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship and the United Negro College funds. The company also works alongside the American Association of Community Colleges to fund training programs for underrepresented students in computer science.
Microsoft College Diversity Programs
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
1-800-642-7676
microsoft.com
AT&T Labs Research offers summer internships and three-year fellowships for graduate students in computer science or related fields. The AT&T Labs fellowship program, established in 1972, is provided to outstanding minority and women graduate students enrolled in a Ph.d. program in computing or communications. The fellowship covers all educational costs and living expenses, as well as books and travel expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; women and underrepresented minorities are eligible to apply.
AT&T Labs Research
Administrator, Room C103
180 Park Ave.
Florham Park, NJ 07932-0971
research.att.com
The National consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science provides fellowships to students pursuing their masters or doctoral degrees in engineering and the sciences. Engineering fellows will receive $10,000 over three semesters or four quarters and two paid summer internships with employers who are members of GEM programs.
The National GEM Consortium
1430 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-562-3646
gemfellowship.org