The Juniper Networks $5,000 Engineering Scholarship in USA, 2023

Scholarship details

Area of study
Engineering, Engineering 3-2, Engineering-Related Technologies
Country of the Scholarship
United States
Scholarship Valid Until (Year)
2022
Type of scholarship
Bachelor's scholarship
Scholarship amount given
$3000 - $5000
Type of scholarship administrator
University
Mode of scholarship (Online/Offline)
Offline
Applier's country
All
Expenses covered
All
Scholarship Contact Details
[email protected]

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation is inviting graduating high school seniors with demonstrated success in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education courses, who are planning to major in engineering to apply for The Juniper Networks Engineering Scholarship 2023.

Brief Description:

The Juniper Networks Engineering Scholarship 2023 program provides support to residents of California, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Canada.

The committee seeks to identify young leaders with the potential to take on the toughest challenges facing our communities, connect and empower people everywhere, and make a meaningful difference in our communities.

Up to 10 winners will be selected and each will receive a $5,000 one-time scholarship award.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a comprehensive center of philanthropy.

With visionary leadership, strategic grant making, and world-class expertise, they partner with donors to strengthen the common good locally and throughout the world.

Level/Field of study:

The scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Host Nationality:

The scholarship is hosted in US and Canada.

Eligible Nationality:

The scholarship is open to international students resident in US and Canada.

Scholarship Benefits:

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation through The Juniper Networks Engineering Scholarship offers up to ten scholarships worth $5,000 for deserving candidates.

Scholarship Number:

Juniper Networks Engineering Scholarships has 10 different openings.

Eligibility:

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the Juniper Networks Engineering Scholarship:

Demonstrated success in STEM education courses (science, technology, engineering, and math)
Planning to major in engineering. Preference will be given to students pursuing majors in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and computer networking.
Graduating high school seniors residing in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County in California; Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince Williams County in Virginia; Middlesex County and Worcester County in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Ottawa West (Kanata, Nepean, Bell’s Corners, Stittsville, Dunrobin, Richmond, Fitzroy) in Ontario, Canada
Minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 U.S. scale or ≥ 70% on the Ontario, Canada grading scale
Intention to enroll full-time in a four-year university or college
Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years
The United States or Canadian citizen or legal resident

Application Procedure:

To apply, the new candidates can first register themselves. Returning candidates can log in to apply for the scholarship.

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Supporting Documents:

STEM-related Personal Statement (PDF or Word doc): Title the statement with your full name and date at the top of every page. Your personal statement must be 300-850 words, double-spaced (approximately 1-3 pages), and must address the following prompts:

Discuss your intended major and career goals within the specific STEM field that you are interested in, and any factors that influenced your interest in that area.
Comment on your personal characteristics, and the educational and extracurricular activities that have helped prepare you for a major and career in your specific field of interest within STEM.
Reflect on your personal journey (significant accomplishments, challenges, and/or hardships) and any life lessons that you think will help you succeed in your stated major and profession.
Describe why you believe you are a good candidate for this scholarship.

Financial Need Documentation (PDF): Evidence of financial need must be submitted to Apply to SVCF for all SVCF Managed Scholarships accordingly:
Two Letters of Recommendation (PDF): Your two letters of recommendation must be signed and dated. One should be a teacher or academic advisor on school letterhead. And second Volunteer or work supervisor, community leader, or personal acquaintance.
Official Transcripts of Grades (Submit both PDFs and hard copies): Upload PDF versions of your transcripts to apply SVCF AND mail original hard copies.
Current Graduating High School Seniors: Submit an official high school transcript and official college transcripts, if applicable.
Current College Students: Submit official college transcript(s) and unofficial high school transcript(s).
International Students: Submit official transcripts from your academic institution — both in their original language and in English (if transcripts were not originally issued in English).