Endowed Undergraduate Scholarships
W. J. “Jerry” Sanders III – Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Scholarship
Established 2008
Description:
W. J. “Jerry” Sanders III – Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Scholarship is given to an incoming freshman for four years.
Requirements:
- Remain in ECE
- Maintain 3.25 GPA
Selection Process :
All applications are reviewed for the incoming freshmen scholarships. Applicants are ranked on the College of Engineering PGPA (predicted GPA), which is a calculation based on the student's high school GPA, class ranking, and ACT/SAT scores. The number is weighted to judge math scores higher as they are more relevant to the study of engineering. The ECE department solicits (via e-mail) further information, including an essay and a letter of reference from the top 75 applicants. The scholarship committee reviews these essays and letters in order to decide the recipients of the freshmen scholarships.
Award:
The scholarship carries a stipend of $10,000. The recipient is recognized at the annual ECE Awards Banquet in April.
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE AWARD:
Year Recipients 2009-2010 Maryann Tung 2008-2009 Stephanie Schaffer
For More Information Contact:
Kara MacGregor
kmacgreg@illinois.edu
153 Everitt Laboratory, MC-702
(217) 333-9706