Encouraging Diversity through Computer Science and Engineering Technology Scholarships

向全日制、低收入、有学术才能的学生提供40个奖学金，特别考虑到少数民族和妇女学生，以支持以下目标：（1）改善计算机科学和工程技术方案学生的教育;（2）增加这些领域学生的保留率，以获得学位; 3）改善参与计划学生的专业发展及就业或升学安排;及4）加强高等教育院校与有关就业界别的伙伴关系。除了提供财政援助外，该CSEMS项目还提供了坚实的学生支持基础设施，包括创新的多学科课程，同侪辅导，与当地企业和行业的有效网络，以及与四年制院校的运营衔接协议。CSEMS学者完成学术测试，以确定在这些课程入学之前学术数学和科学课程的准备。为那些在进入科学和技术课程之前需要额外背景的学生提供适当的发展教育。CSEMS计划为学生提供专业发展机会，以提高学生的信心和准备工作。

Forty scholarships are provided to full- time, low- income, academically talented students, with special consideration given to minority and women students, in support of the following goals: 1) improved education for students in the computer science and engineering technology programs; 2) increased retention of students in those areas to degree achievement; 3) improved professional development and employment or further higher education placement of participating students; and 4) strengthened partnerships between institutions of higher education and related employment sectors. In addition to providing financial assistance, this CSEMS project provides a solid student support infrastructure that includes innovative multidisciplinary sessions, peer tutoring, effective networks with local businesses and industries, and operative articulation agreements with four- year institutions. CSEMS scholars complete academic testing to determine readiness for academic mathematics and science courses prior to enrolling in these courses. Appropriate developmental education is provided for those students who need additional background before entering science and technology courses. The CSEMS program provides professional development opportunities for students to increase student confidence and readiness for the workforce.