Scholarship Opportunities
for Wyomissing Area Comp Sci students

WAEF Scholarships

Women's Club of Wyomissing Award

A $1500 award given to a senior demonstrating financial need, academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and commitment to school and community service. This award is sponsored by the Women's Club, the WAEF, and the Berks County Community Foundation. Past winners include Miranda Schaeffer (2008-09), Daniel Barron (2007-08), John Shields (2004-05), Kaitlin Sweitzer (2003-04), Ben Macadangdang (2002-03), Katie Cirulli (2001-02), Sabrina Leinbach (2000-01) & Josh Barron (1999-2000).

Sheth Award

A monetary award given in memory of Niraj P. Sheth, a former student at Wyomissing, to a student who has shown outstanding interest and talent in the field of computer science. Past winners include Chris Shields, Courtney Christopher, & Mike Wojchiechowski. The award was not given in 2009.

WAHS Computer Science Award

A $100 monetary award given to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in computer science. Past $25 winners include Sean Nutting, Sam Wiley, & Joe Li.

Continental Mathematics League Java Contest Award

A certificate award given to the top scorer from Wyomissing Area High School in the national CML Java competition. Past winners include Joe Li, Kevin Leiby, & Mike Wojchiechowski. The award wasn't given in 2008 or 2009.

Computer Science Scholarship at Millersville University

Through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Millersville University will be awarding 4 scholarships of $3,125 each year through 2005-06 to entering freshmen majoring in computer science. See cs.millersville.edu for more information and apply by Jan. 15. You must write a "brief essay" that answering the following: 1/ How your interest in CS evolved, 2/ What you envision your life in computer science to be like in 5 years, 3/ How you've been involved in extracurricular activities related to computing, 4/ activities that put demands on your time, and 5/ other information useful in evaluating your application.

Berks County Association of Educational Office Professionals

A $500 award is paid to the recipient for one graduating senior in Berks County who has high scholastic standing, plans to study in the secretarial/clerical field, and who has been accepted at an accredited 2 or 4-year vocational-technical school, business school, or college. Selection is based on economic need, academic potential, character, and leadership. A 250 word essay is required. The application is due on April 2. Contact your guidance counselor for more information.

The Wal-Mart Competitive Edge Scholarship

If you're interested in any career related to manufacturing, industry, or technology and are planning to declare a major in Computer Science, Computer Information systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or many other preselected majors, you are eligible to apply for this $5,000 yearly scholarship ($20,000 total). You must also score above 1100 on the SAT and have a 3.5 or higher GPA. The deadline is March 1. See Mr. Minich or a counselor for a copy of the application.

Pennsylvania New Economy Technology Scholarship

This $3000/year scholoarship is awarded to students majoring in many computer or other science-related majors. See http://www.pheaa.org/specialprograms/nets/New_Economy_Technology_Scholarship.shtml for details.