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Cisco Systems Scholarship Program


Name: Cisco Systems Scholarship Program

Award Amount: $4,000

Information And Eligibility:

Cisco Systems, Inc. is a multinational corporation that designs and sells consumer electronics, networking and communications technology, and services. Cisco Systems, Inc. is extending a college scholarship opportunity to select students involved within the computer industry or students looking to attend school in a computer-related discipline. The Cisco Systems Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial support and Cisco internship opportunities for African American Electrical Engineering or Computer Science majors, with a special focus on women and students who demonstrate exceptional community service.

Scholarship applicants must display an outstanding academic achievement record, with a minimum 3.20 GPA requirement on a scale of 4.0. Applicants must be majoring in the fields of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and/or Electrical Engineering. The Cisco Systems Scholarship Program offers up to $4,000 in scholarship awards to each recipient.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be majoring in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.20 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Open to African American students, with a focus on women and those with exceptional community service.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit an application with proof of academic achievement, and demonstrate community service involvement. The scholarship also provides opportunities for Cisco internships.

Deadline: September

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