Scholarships are being awarded to full-time students majoring in engineering or computer science who demonstrate both academic potential and financial need. Twenty qualifying freshmen students are receiving $3,000 annually for four years and forty upperclassmen are reciving $3510 annually for two years. Special emphasis is being placed on recruiting members of groups underrepresented in engineering and computer science. The scholars are engaged in collaborative learning experiences, have access to tutoring, and receive mentoring and individualized advisement. The opportunity to engage in faculty supervised research is also available to the scholars.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0728525
Program Officer
Susan Finger
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-02-15
Budget End
2013-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$598,920
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California San Diego
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093