Big Data Science & Analytics Bi-Annual Scholarship

One of the most in-demand skills on the job market today is data science. Whether writing code for machine learning algorithms or using advanced analytics to determine where to open a new branch, people with the aptitude for harnessing data should continue to have very bright prospects in the workforce, both here in the United States and around the world.

It is estimated by IBM there will 364,000 more data analytics job openings in 2020 than 2019, for a total of 2,720,000. (IBM.com). To fill the gap, employers will look beyond data scientists and fill these jobs with various types of data analysts, engineers, and data and privacy security specialists. IBM also reports demand for data analysts, data scientists and data engineers will grow 39% in 2020.

This scholarship is an ideal way for data science & analytics students to help fund their important educational pursuits in this exciting and evolving field! — Jen Hood, Data Analytics Expert and Founder of The Career Force

Masters of Business Analytics.com is offering a bi-annual $2,000 scholarship to students who plan to pursue or are currently working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science. Individuals must be enrolled full-time or part-time, in the current year in a relevant U.S.-based campus or online degree program, such as computer information systems, business analytics, statistics or computer science. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

2020 Scholarship Essay Topic
— What do you hope to contribute to the field of data science? *—
*Please include official sources within your essay to substantiate facts or claims.

The following section discusses the rules and guidelines for the scholarship essay award.

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Who Can Apply
Awards Offered
Selection of Winner
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Equal Opportunity
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APPLICATION
There will be two (2) scholarships presented, each as a $2,000 check made to an accredited university in the name of the winner. The scholarship is not transferable.

A minimum of 3.0 GPA is required.

Scholarship essay entries must be received on or before the date of the deadline. All scholarship essays must be submitted through the application form at the bottom of this page. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Multiple entries will disqualify you from this scholarship.

All scholarship essays must:

Be written in English
Answer this year’s essay contest question
Be between 800 and 1,000 words long, excluding works cited
Contain standardized citations and bibliography, if needed
WHO CAN APPLY
Any students pursuing undergraduate- or graduate-level degrees in any of the following fields:

Business Analytics
Data Science
Computer Science
Information Systems
AWARDS
Masters of Business Analytics.com announces two (2) scholarship awards of $2,000 bi-annually, specifically for Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or Information Systems. Those who most effectively answer the essay question will be considered for the scholarship.

Scholarships are offered every September 1st and February 1st.

Winners will be announced in the Fall and Spring of each year.