UMBC CYBER SCHOLARS APPLICATION MAJORS

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1 UMBC CYBER SCHOLARS APPLICATION MAJORS Computer Engineering Computer Science Information Systems

2 CYBER Scholars Application The UMBC Cyber Scholars Program is dedicated to preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in an increasingly digital age while increasing the participation of women and other underrepresented groups in this growing field. Scholars are supported financially and incorporated into a scholars community that includes special on-campus housing, unique courses, mentoring, and the chance to take part in cybersecurity research and internships early in their academic careers. This program is dually housed under the Center for Women in Technology and the Center for Cybersecurity. Please check your academic status: [ ] Incoming UMBC Freshman [ ] Incoming Transfer Student Intended year of graduation: [ ] Current UMBC Student Intended year of graduation: Application Instructions 1. Read all directions carefully. You will need to send your completed application packet by: January 15 Recommended deadline for incoming freshmen and priority consideration. OR February 14 Recommended deadline for transfer and continuing students. 2. Complete the Cyber Scholars Application. 3. If you have already applied to UMBC, please note this on your Cyber Scholars Application. If you have not applied to UMBC, please complete the UMBC Undergraduate Admission Application no later than January 15. Incoming freshmen should apply to UMBC by November 1 or as soon after as possible. 4. Submit two letters of recommendation. Recommendations should be from a science or technology teacher and one from someone familiar with your academic work and leadership qualities. 5. Your completed packet of materials should include: [ ] Cyber Scholars Application Form [ ] Two Letters of Recommendation [ ] Official High School or College Transcript [ ] Official Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)* [ ] UMBC Undergraduate Admission Application If any of these items have already been sent to UMBC, you do not need to re-submit them. 6. Mail completed application to: Cindy Greenwood Cyber Scholars Program UMBC Center for Women in Technology 1000 Hilltop Circle, ITE 452 Baltimore, MD A committee of faculty, current scholars, and industry professionals will interview finalists. *SAT and ACT scores are not required for transfer students.

3 CYBER Scholars Application Personal Information 1. Last Name First Name Middle Initial 2. Home Address City State ZIP Code 3. Area Code/Telephone Number 4. Address 5. If you have already applied to UMBC, please check here [ ] 6. Intended Major 7. Current School 8. SAT Scores: Highest Critical Reading Highest Math Highest Writing 9. Cumulative GPA Background Information 10. On a separate sheet of paper please answer the questions below: a. What are your educational and career goals? b. Discuss any research, extracurricular, or community service activities that have been particularly important to you. c. How have you been a leader in the past, and how would you continue being a leader at UMBC? d. Describe your experiences with and/or interests related to information technology, generally, and cybersecurity in particular. e. What impact do you think a diverse community of practitioners will have on cybersecurity? f. Why are you interested in becoming a Cyber Scholar? Letters of Recommendation 11. Enclose two letters of recommendation. (See instructions.) The Honors College at UMBC 12. Cyber Scholars may choose to apply to the Honors College (see the Honors College website at for a description of that program). Your decision to apply or not apply for the Honors College will have no effect on your review for the Cyber Scholars Program. Admissions decisions for the Honors College are determined by a separate committee. For consideration, applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in a strong college preparatory curriculum that includes honors, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate coursework. Would you like to be considered for admission to the Honors College on the basis of this application? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, please submit an essay of approximately 600 words on one of the topics in question 10 above. Signature Date Please return completed application and letters of recommendation to: Cindy Greenwood, Center for Women in Technology, 1000 Hilltop Circle, ITE 452, Baltimore, MD 21250

4 RECOMMENDATION FORM The Cyber Scholars Program is dedicated to increasing the pool of well-prepared practitioners and researchers to help defend our nation s (cyber) infrastructure. We seek to increase the participation of women and other underrepresented groups in the field and to create a diverse community of scholars who will not only complete the regular academic coursework, but will also explore the cutting edge of the field through research experiences and internships. UMBC Cyber Scholars Recommendation Applicant s Name: Please provide us a general evaluation of the applicant. How well do you know the student? What kind of commitment does this student have to information technology (IT), engineering, or a related field? How well does this student interact with others? What special qualities would this student contribute to the Cyber Scholars Program? Your Name: Address: Signature: Title: Phone: Date: Cindy Greenwood, Center for Women in Technology, 1000 Hilltop Circle, ITE 452, Baltimore, MD 21250

5 Center for women in technology Cindy Greenwood, Cyber Scholars Program 1000 Hilltop Circle, ITE 452 Baltimore, MD