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We are grateful that so many come together each year to support and uplift CICS to meet the moment. Every gift provides vital support to our students, programs, and faculty.
Gifts to the college nearly doubled in 2023-2024, with a notable increase in donors. It is truly a cause for celebration—thank you!
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Dean's Opportunity Fund
The Dean's Opportunity Fund is a resource and development fund for the dean of the college, providing flexible resources to pursue new opportunities and respond to needs as they arise.
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Donor-Funded Scholarships
Please join us in providing scholarship support to talented students in the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences!
The following scholarships have been created by members of the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences community. Please consider making a contribution to any of these scholarships or establishing a new one. Scholarship donations, in any amount, provide critical support to our talented students. Thank you for your generous support!
The David Mix Barrington Scholarship in Computer Science
This scholarship created by Quentin Clark ’94 honors Professor David Mix Barrington. It provides scholarship support to undergraduate rising seniors with financial need who have double majors (primary major computer science). Contribute to the David Mix Barrington Scholarship in Computer Science.
The Lori A. Clarke Scholarship in Computer Science
In 2013, a group of alumni created a scholarship in Professor Emerita Lori A. Clarke's honor. This scholarship provides support to a first-year graduate student who is a member of a group underrepresented in computer science. Contribute to the Lori A. Clarke Scholarship in Computer Science.
The John E. and Alice M. Flynn Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support to undergraduate students majoring in computer science. Contribute to the John E. and Alice M. Flynn Scholarship.
The Jim Gray Scholarship in Computer Science
This scholarship was established by alumnus Hanuma Kodavalla (MS 1988) to pay tribute to renowned computer scientist Jim Gray, who was lost at sea in 2007. The scholarship provides support to a first-year graduate student pursuing research in the area of systems. Contribute to the Jim Gray Scholarship Fund.
The Sudha and Rajesh Jha Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Sudha Mishra and Rajesh Jha ’90 in appreciation for the support Jha received while a student. The scholarship provides support to first-year graduate students. Contribute to the Sudha and Rajesh Jha Scholarship.
The James Kurose Scholarship in Computer Science
This scholarship, established by Steve Vinter ’85, provides support to first-year graduate students in the field of systems. The scholarship recognizes the outstanding contributions of Distinguished Professor Emeritus James "Jim" Kurose to the UMass Amherst computer science community and the field of computer science. Contribute to the James Kurose Scholarship in Computer Science.
The Victor Lesser Graduate Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence
This scholarship, created by former graduate students of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Victor Lesser, honors Lesser's extraordinary career and thoughtful mentoring of more than 30 computer scientists specializing in multi-agent systems. The scholarship is awarded to a talented PhD student specializing in artificial intelligence. Contribute to the Victor Lesser Graduate Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence.
The Robert Moll Scholarship in Computer Science
This scholarship, established by Steve Willis '78, is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who has attended community college. It honors Associate Professor Emeritus Robert Moll, an innovative researcher and popular teacher noted for his dedication to his students. Contribute to the Robert Moll Scholarship in Computer Science.
The Robin Popplestone Memorial Fellowship
Established in memory of Professor Emeritus Robin Popplestone, this scholarship provides support to a computer science graduate student pursuing research in the area of robotics and artificial intelligence. Contribute to the Robin Popplestone Memorial Fellowship.
The Krithi Ramamritham Computer Science Scholarship
The Krithi Ramamritham Computer Science Scholarship was established by a group of Krithi's former students in recognition and appreciation of his work and influence. The scholarship provides support to graduate students pursuing research in the areas of data management, computer systems, or related fields. Contribute to the Krithi Ramamritham Computer Science Scholarship.
Edward Riseman and Allen Hanson Scholarship in Computer Science
Established in memory of Professor Emeritus Edward Riseman and in honor of Professor Emeritus Allen Hanson, this scholarship provides support to a first-year graduate student interested in computer vision research. Contribute to the Edward Riseman and Allen Hanson Scholarship in Computer Science.
The David W. Stemple Scholarship
Established in memory of Professor Emeritus David Stemple, the fund provides scholarship support to a first-year graduate student specializing in systems research (priority to women candidates). Contribute to the David W. Stemple Scholarship.
The Donald F. Towsley Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science
Created in 2019 to honor Distinguished Professor Don Towsley, this scholarship provides support to a student pursuing a PhD in computer science whose research interests lie in networking science, measurements, and performance analysis. It will be awarded to the first recipient in spring 2020. Contribute to the Donald F. Towsley Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science.
The Paul Utgoff Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Established in memory of Professor Paul Utgoff, the fund provides scholarship support to first-year graduate students pursuing machine-learning research, with a specific focus on those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education and who have interest in interdisciplinary applications of machine learning, such as music, biological sciences, or other sciences. Contribute to the Paul Utgoff Memorial Graduate Scholarship.
Dean's Merit Scholarship
One or more students in the computer science degree program will be selected for a Dean’s Merit Scholarship. This scholarship is intended to recognize and reward academic excellence, passion for computer science, and innovation in computer science applications. Eligible applicants will be students in the BS or BA program in computer science, with at least one completed semester in the major. Preference will be given to students with a history of high achievement, a passion for computer science, and a vision for how their computer science degree will enable them to make a difference in the world. Contribute to the Dean's Opportunity Fund.
Dean's International Scholarship
One or more international students in the Computer Science degree program will be selected for a Dean’s International Scholarship. Recognizing that international students face travel and other expenses in order to attend the program, and that many families make significant sacrifices in order for the student to attend UMass, the Dean invites eligible international students to apply for this scholarship.
Eligible applicants will be students in the BS or BA program in Computer Science, with at least one completed semester in the major. Preference will be given to students with a history of high achievement, passion for computer science, and compelling financial need. Contribute to the Dean's Opportunity Fund.
Conrad Wogrin Undergraduate Scholarship in Computer Science
This scholarship honors Professor Emeritus Conrad “Connie” Wogrin. It provides scholarship support to undergraduate students who show particular promise and demonstrate financial need, with preference to students who are members of groups underrepresented in computer science.
Contribute to the Conrad Wogrin Undergraduate Scholarship in Computer Science.
Silicon Valley Computer Science Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship was created by a diverse group of professionals working in Silicon Valley. These alumni and friends of the College of Information and Computer Sciences recognize the importance of bringing employees with a broad range of life experiences, interests, and backgrounds to enrich the innovation of Silicon Valley and build more inclusive companies. Recognizing that computing has transformed every industry and academic discipline, they wish to support the development of truly interdisciplinary students well-trained in computer science and broadened by exposure to other fields. Established to support rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors within the College of Information and Computer Sciences who are pursuing interdisciplinary programs combining computer science and other disciplines. Contribute to the Silicon Valley Computer Science Alumni Scholarship.
W. Bruce Croft Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science
This scholarship created by Trevor D. Strohman (MS '05, PhD '08) and Anne-Marie Strohman (English PhD '14) honors Distinguished Professor Emeritus W. Bruce Croft. It provides scholarship support to graduate students in the PhD program in computer science. Eligible candidates will be admitted or continuing students in the PhD program. Preference will be given to students whose computer science research area is information retrieval or natural language processing. Contribute to the W. Bruce Croft Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science.
The Anuradha and Hanuma Kodavalla Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science
This scholarship was established by Hanuma Kodavalla, (MS 1988) and Anuradha Kodavalla to provide scholarship support for a graduate student in the MS/PhD program in the Department of Computer Science. Preference will be given to female students. Contribute to the Anuradha and Hanuma Kodavalla Scholarship.
The Dr. C. Mohan Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship was established by alumnus Hanuma Kodavalla '88MS to provide support for a graduate student in the MS/PhD program in the College of information and Computer Sciences. Preference will be given to students pursuing degrees in the area of systems. Contribute to the Dr. C. Mohan Graduate Scholarship.
The Dr. Dave Lomet Graduate Scholarship
Established by alumnus Hanuma Kodavalla '88MS this scholarship provides support for a graduate student in the MS/PhD program in the College of Information and Computer Sciences with a preference given to students pursuing degrees in the area of systems. Contribute to the Dr. Dave Lomet Graduate Scholarship.
The Kodandapani Family Endowed Scholarship
Established by Kolar L. Kodandapani and Girija Kodandapani, this scholarship provides support to undergraduate students majoring in the College of Information and Computer Sciences. Contribute to the Kodandapani Family Endowed Scholarship.
The Joe Kislo Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by Joe Kislo '00BS to provide support for students who are enrolled as majors in the College of Information and Computer Sciences. Eligible recipients will have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to students who are employed while pursuing their degrees. Secondary preference will be given to graduates of Amherst Regional High School. Contribute to the Joe Kislo Endowed Scholarship Fund.
The Dr. Phil Bernstein Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science
This scholarship was established by alumnus Hanuma Kodavalla '88MS to provide scholarship support for graduate students in the MS/PhD program in the College of Information and Computer Sciences with a preference given to students pursuing degrees in the area of systems. Contribute to the Dr. Phil Bernstein Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science.