Apple HBCU Scholars Program
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Posted By: Will Moss on 09/17/2020 | |||||
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Overview The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with Apple is proud to present the Apple HBCU Scholars Program to outstanding students attending a Historically Black College or University. Eligible students should be currently working towards a degree in an undergraduate, Masters, Law or Ph.D. program. Selected Scholars will receive a $15,000 merit-based scholarship and participate in a 12-week internship during the Summer of 2021. Each scholar will be assigned an Apple mentor throughout their experience, receive an opportunity to develop key skills, enhance their resumes and help launch their careers through the hands-on experience gained at one of the top tech companies in the world. The Opportunity This highly competitive program targets students studying in the technical areas of Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Non-technical areas of Business/Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Finance, as well as 1L Legal students. Hardware Organization Opportunities. Benefits Participate in an Apple HBCU Immersion experience in Cupertino, California during the Spring semester of 2021 Participate in a 12-week internship with Apple in the Summer of 2021 Be awarded a $15,000 merit-based scholarship to help defray the costs (e.g., tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, books and supplies) of attendance Participate in various leadership development activities to help prepare for post-graduation careers Receive on-going coaching and guidance from an experienced Apple employee Serve as Ambassadors on their HBCU campuses to build awareness for the Apple and TMCF HBCU Initiative Eligibility Program criteria: Enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited HBCU Graduating between December 2021 and May 2024 (e.g., graduate students, Law or Ph.D. program, or undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors pursuing a fifth year of study.) Prior internship, leadership, and/or team projects experience is preferred Key Qualifications: This highly competitive program has opportunities for students in a variety of disciplines. The selection process aims to assess critical soft skills that enable success in our program, coupled with technical ability. We’re looking for individuals that exhibit both a technical and cultural fit: Technical Fit Analytical ability Ability to articulate ideas Ability to learn new concepts Excellent verbal and written communication skills Cultural Fit Highly motivated Persuasive and candid Focused on results Perseverance Team player Possesses sound judgment and critical thinking skills Scholar Expectations (including, but not limited to the following) Must be able to participate in all program-related activities Willing and able to spend 12 weeks interning during the summer months of May through August Must remain in good academic standing Must not have any disciplinary infractions on academic record Able to successfully complete all program requirements Utilize Apple technology (e.g., MacBook, iPhone, etc.) Serve as post-internship Apple Ambassadors Students selected to participate in the program must provide TMCF with supporting documentation requested during the financial need verification process Application Link: https://apply.tmcf.org/ | |
| Scholarship/Grant Site: https://apply.tmcf.org/ |
