Scholarships have an important role in our department, helping students obtain an education they would not have access to otherwise. Hear why our scholarship recipients are thankful for the assistance:
Pictured above: Computer Science Professors Myra Cohen (left) and Gianfranco Ciardo (right), along with senior Computer Science students Logan Ellsworth (middle) and Pradyumna Dahal (second to the left) met with Konrad Schmidt, (second to right), donor to the Kobs-Schmidt scholarship.
"Growing up, I’ve always lived in a lower income household. My parents did their best to keep us from realizing it, but looking back it was evident. I always knew that if I decided to go to college, they would not be able to financially assist me. So I’ve always had to split my time in college between studying, sleeping, and working. When one becomes too much, sleeping was often what I had to sacrifice. If I don’t work, I can’t afford rent or food or tuition. Thanks to you, I have to worry a lot less about working to get by and stay in school. Your donation will allow me to take time off work when assignments pile up or exams and deadlines creep too close instead of sacrificing my sleep or study time. You make my college career possible."
- Benjamin Niklasen, Kobs-Schmidt Scholarship recipient
"This scholarship is allowing me to focus on my studies, as well as my extracurriculars. Without help and support like yours, my goals would be near unreachable. I am inspired by your success, and I hope one day I can give back to Iowa State students like you are."
- Grace Iversen, Innovation Maven Scholarship for Women in Computer Science recipient
"As a second-generation immigrant, I have seen my parents struggle with finances to get me where I am today and I want to be able to lift that burden off their shoulders and start giving back to them as soon as possible. This scholarship helps me get closer to reaching that goal, and for that, I want to express my sincerest gratitude."
- Vicky Lee, Charlie and Barb Hunt Scholarship in Computer Science recipient
"Scholarships allow me to attend college without taking out massive loans, which would burden me in the future."
- Caleb Moe, David and Rebecca Nation Scholarship for Computer Science recipient
"The scholarship will play an important role in my financial support. It will remove the extra burden of working to pay my educational expenses, so I can focus on my studies. Thank you again for the support and generosity."
- Paige Rolling, Bian Li Women in Computer Science Scholarship recipient
"My first and main goal is to establish myself professionally to enable myself to give back to the wonderful people who invested in me: my family, my teachers, and my community. Secondly, I hope to continue my education and learning in both computer science and mathematics–both on my own and hopefully formally–eventually using what I learned to contribute to academia or to teach. I’d like to thank you for investing in me and my future."
- Issac Lo, Mark Giese Scholarship recipient