Michigan Technological University recently announced this good news for undergrad students to apply for their undergrad research scholarship for the class of 2025. So lets get all the details of it to get ready to apply for this award asap.
Scholarship Overview
The Department of Computer Science Undergraduate Research Scholarship is a prestigious program aimed at supporting the innovative endeavors of its undergraduate students. Here’s what you need to know:
- Number of Awards: Each semester, three to four scholarships worth $2,000 each are awarded.
- Proposal Limit: You can submit up to two proposals per year and can receive only one award per semester.
- Usage: The scholarship can be utilized for stipend, tuition, and/or equipment over one or two semesters.
Application Process
To apply, ensure you meet the following requirements and prepare the necessary documents:
- Eligibility: You must be an active undergraduate student in the Department of Computer Science.
- Proposal: Your proposal, which can be co-written with your supervisor, should include an introduction, a description of the proposed work, and an evaluation plan. The entire proposal must not exceed three pages.
- Supporting Documents:
- Resume
- Transcript
- Supervisor’s supporting letter and budget
- Submission: Complete the student research scholarship application and submit a faculty recommendation.
- Submit your application as per this notice: https://www.mtu.edu/cs/undergraduate/research-scholarship/ whereas you can apply for admission here: https://www.mtu.edu/apply/.
Evaluation Criteria: A committee of four faculty members from the Department of Computer Science will review your proposal based on:
- Intellectual Merit: The quality and potential impact of your research.
- Broad Impact: How your research might benefit the wider community or field.
Decisions are communicated within two weeks of the proposal deadline.
Application Deadline for Fall Semester: August 1, 2024.