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Expanding Participation in Computing (EPIC)

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Expanding Participation in Computing EPIC

The Expanding Participation in Computing through Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (EPIC) program is designed to motivate and enable low-income and academically talented students – especially women, members of minority populations, students with disabilities, first-generation college students and those from rural communities – to earn baccalaureate degrees in computer engineering technology, software engineering technology, and information technology at Oregon Institute of Technology. Students selected into the program will receive an award up to $6,100. Students may use the scholarship award for tuition, books, supplies and/or equipment.

In addition, scholarship recipients will be assigned a faculty mentor, and will participate in special activities designed to foster successful completion of their degrees.

We are not accepting applications for this scholarship for the academic year 2013-2014. Awards will continue for applicants from previous years. If you have any questions, please contact Cristina Negoita, Department of Mathematics, at cristina.negoita@oit.edu.

Eligibility

  1. Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident alien, or refugee alien at the time of application.
  2. Demonstrate financial need, defined for undergraduate students by the U.S. Department of Education rules for Federal financial aid.
  3. Plan to pursue (or continue) full-time enrollment in computer engineering technology, embedded systems engineering technology, software engineering technology or information technology at the baccalaureate level.

Criteria for continuing eligibility include full-time student status enrolling in targeted majors, making satisfactory academic progress towards the attainment of a baccalaureate degree, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, and participating in the mentoring and EPIC-related activities.

Application Procedure

Students wishing to apply for the scholarship should:

  • Complete the Oregon Tech EPIC application.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Make sure you list Oregon Tech (003211) as a school choice.
  • Write a short essay explaining why you wish to study computing and how the scholarship will help you attain your degree.
  • Include a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or high school teacher describing your potential for success.
  • Provide transcripts of high school and all college work done.

Complete application packages (include application, essay, transcripts, and letter of recommendation) must be received.

Mailing Address:
EPIC Program
Computer Systems Engineering Technology
Oregon Institute of Technology
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601-8801

Evaluation

Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will be evaluated based on:

  • Academic readiness as reflected in transcripts and placement tests.
  • Quality and content of application essay.
  • Content of the letter of recommendation.
  • Strong preference will be given to women, minorities, first generation and students with disabilities.

For further information, please contact Sherry Yang at sherry.yang@oit.edu or at 541.885.1594. To find out more about the Oregon Institute of Technology, go to www.oit.edu.

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