Zipit Wireless "Future of Connectivity" Scholarship

Eligibility & Requirements

• If you are a computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT Management, network systems administration, software application development, business administration or marketing student, then this scholarship is for you!
• The application is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. We will only be considering submissions from U.S. based students attending a college or university in the U.S.
• Please specify your intended field of study and your current degree level within your application. We also request either proof of college acceptance or a high school transcript at the time of submission.
• We would be interested to know your future goals and why you believe you deserve this scholarship, so we ask that you also provide a brief biography of no more than 250 words with your application.
  Your submission will not be considered if it does not include:
• A short bio with your intended field of study and education level
• Proof of education
• Proof of enrollment in a U.S. university or college
• A 1,000-word essay

Evaluation
Your essay will be evaluated by these four criteria:

• Originality – overall uniqueness
• Creativity – a blend of imagination and great ideas
• Quality – clear, engaging and thought-provoking communication
• Competency – a clear understanding of IoT/connected devices and connectivity
• Only submit your own work. Plagiarism is the opposite of innovation, and stolen work will be eliminated.
• This is a creative, not an academic essay, so you’re not required to include sources.
• However, if you do reference the work of another individual, please use a citation.

Application Details

• Email your application to scholarship[at]zipitwireless.com
• Use [your essay title – Future of Connectivity Scholarship] for the email subject line.
• Include your full name, mailing address, phone number and short bio within the email.
• Do include your full name within the email but do not include it within the essay or in the file name to ensure an unbiased evaluation.
• Include the total word count at the bottom of your essay.

Essay Prompt:

• You’re living in the year 2035, how have Internet-enabled devices impacted your life or the world around you?
• How are you or humanity more broadly using these “smart” connected devices and IoT connectivity to overcome challenges and solve problems in the world?
• What are some concerns people have as everything and everyone becomes more connected, and how might individuals, companies, communities or a combination of the three be addressing them?