Computer Science

Scholarships

You’ve worked hard to pursue a degree in computer science. If you’ve already demonstrated exemplary academic and intellectual ability or have a demonstrated financial need, consider applying for scholarships. Western scholarships are based on academic and financial need.
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Department of Computer Science
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5466 USA
(269) 276-3101

Computer Science scholarship applications are due before April 1, each year.

All scholarship applications are completed through WMU Scholarship Universe. See detailed instructions for submitting applications.

The Department of Computer Science, in its commitment to excellent scholarship, strives to recognize outstanding scholastic performance by undergraduate students involved in the study of computer science. Scholarships are open to declared computer science majors and are awarded on the basis of criteria listed for each specific scholarship.

If you have questions about these or any other scholarships, please contact Scot Conant, outreach and recruiting manager. 

Email Scot Conant | (269)-276-3272
E-116 Floyd Hall
Advising and Student Success

Objective

Student scholarship money allocated to the Department of Computer Science and arising from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences differential tuition will be used for the primary purpose of attracting and retaining top students in the computer science program.

Application process

Students must apply for computer science scholarships through WMU's Scholarship Universe. Applications are due April 1.

Awards announcement and monitoring

Scholarship award candidates will be notified of the scholarship awards by the CS department chair. Any unused or returned scholarships will be awarded to alternates previously reviewed and selected as general retention award candidates.

Eligibility and criteria for award

  • All undergraduate students within the Department of Computer Science, are eligible to apply.
  • Must be a full-time student (carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours/semester) at the time of application and when receiving funds.
  • Students must be enrolled in good standing in an undergraduate CS program to receive their awards.
  • Award preference will be given to students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average at WMU.
  • Scholarship recipients must maintain a major in CS Department.
  • Recipients and amounts will be determined based on merit.
  • The CS Scholarship Committee will determine the recipients and amounts of the scholarship.
  • The minimum amount to be awarded to a student is $500.
  • Awards will be made to student accounts in fall or spring term.

Restrictions

Students shall not receive funds from this scholarship in years in which they are recipients of the Colonel Bayliss Scholarship or scholarships arising from the Medallion Program.

OBJECTIVE

This scholarship was established in memory of Colonel Charles E. Bayliss. It is awarded annually to a student based on academic performance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students must apply for scholarships through WMU's Scholarship Universe. Applications are due April 1.

AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT AND MONITORING

Scholarship award candidates will be notified of the scholarship awards by the CS department chair. Any unused or returned scholarships will be awarded to alternates previously reviewed and selected as general retention award candidates.

Eligibility and criteria for award

  • All undergraduate students within the Department of Computer Science, are eligible to apply.
  • Must be a full-time student (carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours/semester) at the time of application and when receiving funds.
  • Students must be enrolled in good standing in an undergraduate CS program to receive their awards.
  • Award preference will be given to students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average at WMU.
  • Scholarship recipients must maintain a major in CS Department.
  • Recipients and amounts will be determined based on merit.
  • The CS Scholarship Committee will determine the recipients and amounts of the scholarship.
  • The minimum amount to be awarded to a student is $500.
  • Awards will be made to student accounts in fall or spring term.

Restrictions

Students shall not receive funds from this scholarship in years in which they are recipients of the Computer Science Differential Tuition Scholarship or scholarships arising from the Medallion Program.

Other resources

Some non-WMU scholarships may be found at computerscience.org. These external scholarships are not reviewed or endorsed by WMU and applications are not available in WMU's Scholarship Universe.

Thank you, donors!

Gifts to the Department of Computer Science and the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences directly contribute to the success of the program. Whether it's one-time or a recurring gift, anyone can make a difference for our students by donating to scholarships.

Interested in creating a scholarship?

Contact Julie Loncharte
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