Eligibility
All successful candidates must:
- Be entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study, or be enrolled in a graduate program for the 2013-2014 academic year
- Be attending full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States for the 2013-2014 academic year (if graduating in December, the award will be half the amount)
- Be enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field*
- Demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology
- Demonstrate leadership and engagement in their community
- Be a current student veteran, as proven by a DD FM 214 and transcript
- Have received an honorable discharge, or is in good standing with his/her branch of service
Related Technical Fields may include:
- Software Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)
- Computer Engineering
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Applied Networking
- System Administration
Related Technical Fields DO NOT include:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
Essay
Please provide answers to the following 3 essay questions (maximum of 300-500 words per essay). Your word document should clearly specify each answer by number.
1. What sparked your interest in computer science? How did this lead you to major in computer science and what do you hope to accomplish with your degree? In your answer, please describe how your experiences have influenced the goals you have for yourself.
2. Please give us 1-2 examples of how you have exhibited leadership. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Think broadly and examine the many ways you are having an effect on the members of your technical community, your chapter, your university, or your broader community.
3. Please describe the most significant computer science project or research you have worked on, how you approached key technical challenges, and what you gained from the experience. It might have been a class assignment, a research project, or other work or volunteer experience. If the project was team-based, specify your individual role and contributions in the project.
Letters of Reference
You must arrange for your references to send their letters directly to SVA via “scholarships@studentveterans.org” by the deadline to be considered The email should contain in the subject, “2013 Google-SVA Scholarship Letter of Reference for (Provide Your Name)”. Or, they can mail their letter directly to SVA’s office at the address below. All letters must be received by the deadline, March 31, 2013 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time,to be considered. Once received, SVA’s staff will attach your letters to your application. The letters must be sent by the author, and SVA will not accept any letters sent by the applicant.
Student Veterans of America
c/o Google-SVA Scholarship Committee
1625 K Street NW #320
Washington, DC 2006
Students must submit a complete application, including:
- Current copy of your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial copy or current university transcripts
- Two letters of reference from a professor, adviser or supervisor
- Responses to essay questions, as jointly determined by Google and SVA
- DD FM 214, Certificate of Discharge
Questions
Should you have any questions, or experience any problems, please CLICK HERE to submit a contact form so an SVA team member may help you.
2013 Google-SVA Scholarship
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