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Open Door Scholarship
10 months ago
Description
Job Title
Open Door Scholarship - Computer Science
Job Location
Remote/Various
Job Overview
Kitware is excited to announce the opportunity for a talented Black high school senior to receive the Open Door Scholarship. Aspiring computer scientists who demonstrate passion and academic excellence will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship for the 2023/2024 academic year. Scholarship recipients may have the chance to renew their award annually, receiving up to $20,000 in total and will also have the opportunity to participate in a paid summer internship at Kitware.
Compensation
- $5,000 scholarship for the 2023/2024 academic year
- Renewal options available, totaling up to $20,000 over four years
- Paid summer internship at Kitware
Responsibilities
- Develop a software application to address a current problem in the world
- Collaborate effectively in a large team of software developers
- Utilize significant computing resources to tackle the identified problem
Requirements
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a Black or African American high school senior graduating in spring 2023
- Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or asylee
- Plan to attend college in the fall of 2023
- Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field
- Related fields include computer engineering, computer information systems, or software engineering
- Demonstrate a passion for science, technology, and/or possess a strong academic record
- Have the ability to work at Kitware's offices in NY, NC, VA, or MN during the summer (paid summer internships available but not required)
We're excited for you to apply!
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