DELL TECHNOLOGIES STEM ASPIRE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 

Application Deadline: October 1st, 2024

LOCATION: Ireland

STEM Aspire is a female mentorship program connecting 2nd year college students to mentors within Dell Technologies. Its aim is to encourage and empower enthusiastic students studying STEM based degrees to have rewarding careers in the technology sector. ​Potential areas include Computer Science, Software Engineering, BIS, Networking, Cyber Security, IT Management, or related fields.

ELIGIBILITY:

As a female studying a STEM course in 2nd Year at 3rd level education, you qualify for the program

Apply to this posting by October 1st, 2024

Upload your CV, covering the areas below: 

Your name, college and college course.

What area of technology you are most interested in.

Why you are interested in a mentoring program with Dell Technologies.

Successful applicants will receive a link to complete a short video interview (e.g., describe yourself, your interests, your college course, etc.)

What is expected from you?

Engagement with your mentor at least once a month (virtually or in person, to be decided by each mentee/mentor pair)

Participation in events run by the programme, including on-site events at our Dell offices (there will be 3-4 events throughout the year)

After your application, you will receive a separate communication with more details on the next steps and the structure of the mentoring program no later than October 11th.

If you are selected for the programme, you will be expected (in person or virtually) to meet with your mentor (in person or virtually) on a frequent basis (i.e., a minimum of once per month for the duration of the programme)

BENEFIT:

Opportunity to work with a mentor and engage in frequent 1-to-1 meetings whereby you can further enhance your understanding of the IT industry and gain insight into your mentors’ career/role.

Acquire an understanding of technical careers in Dell Technologies. 

Opportunity to meet and network with successful women in Dell Technologies and fellow mentees. 

Preparation for intern and graduate applications (e.g., CV and Interview Preparation, LinkedIn presence, etc).

Possibility for paid Summer Internship upon completion of the program and continue your career journey for your 3rd year placement and further. 

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LEIDEN UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (LEXS)

Application Deadline: 1 October, 2024

LOCATION: Netherlands

For excellent students joining a full-time Leiden University Master’s degree programme – with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School.

ELIGIBILITY:

Study programme requirements: Applicants for all Master’s programme at Leiden University, with the exception of :

Leiden Law School’s LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes.

Study programmes starting in February at the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Sciences and Leiden Law School.

Nationality requirements: Applicants must have a non-EEA/non-EFTA* passport, and may not be eligible for student finance via the Dutch government (Studiefinanciering) – with the exceptions of students applying for the programmes listed below for which no nationality restrictions apply:

All LLM Advanced Studies programmes

MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy

Students must have achieved excellent academic results in their previous study programme(s), which must be relevant to the Master’s programme for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in his/her previous study programme. Note that proof of ranking is not required – this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness

BENEFIT:

The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study programme. There are three available levels of awards:

€ 10,000 of the tuition fee

€ 15,000 of the tuition fee

Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

The LExS is not a full scholarship. Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.

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