IBM Masters Fellowship
Awards 2024.
The IBM Masters
Fellowship Program extends its support to candidates currently pursuing Masters
programs in a wide spectrum of fields, encompassing sciences, arts, nursing,
business, law, and more. What unites these diverse disciplines is a shared
emphasis on specific areas of interest that align with IBM’s strategic
priorities. These focal areas include Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity,
Semiconductors, and Artificial Intelligence.
IBM places a high premium
on fostering robust partnerships with faculty, students, and academic
institutions. One of the key initiatives that exemplifies this commitment is
the IBM Masters Fellowship Program. This program serves as a testament to IBM’s
dedication to nurturing and empowering outstanding Masters students who aspire
to leave a lasting impact in the realm of promising and disruptive
technologies, irrespective of their academic disciplines.
Through this fellowship
program, IBM aims to identify and champion emerging talent, providing them with
resources and opportunities to excel in these critical technology domains. By
doing so, IBM contributes to the advancement of knowledge and innovation while
reinforcing its bonds with the academic community and the next generation of
tech leaders.
In the 4th year of the
IBM Masters Fellowship, the program seeks to increase the number of
underepresented minority students from disadvantaged backgrounds in the
referenced science topics of interest by encouraging a diverse applicant pool
from historically Black colleges and universities, in the United States.
IBM, which stands for
International Business Machines Corporation, is a globally renowned American
multinational technology and consulting company. It is one of the world’s
largest and most prominent technology companies, with a storied history dating
back over a century. IBM’s influence spans various sectors, including computer
hardware, software, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and consulting
services.
IBM collaborates with
numerous universities and academic institutions worldwide to promote research,
innovation, and the development of cutting-edge technologies. These
partnerships often involve joint research projects, access to IBM’s extensive
resources and expertise, and opportunities for students and faculty to engage
with IBM professionals.
IBM is actively involved
in education and offers various programs and initiatives to support students,
researchers, and educators. The IBM Masters Fellowship Program, for instance,
recognizes and supports outstanding Masters students in specific technology
domains. IBM also provides cloud computing resources and tools for academic
purposes, making it easier for students and researchers to access and utilize
advanced computing capabilities.
IBM is a leading
technology company with a strong commitment to academia and the development of
future tech leaders. Through collaborations, research initiatives, and
educational programs, IBM continues to play a vital role in advancing
technology and innovation in partnership with universities around the world.
Benefits Of The IBM
Masters Fellowship Awards
· The
one-year IBM Masters Fellowships are awarded to students from historically
Black colleges and universities in the United States.
· US
country award: $10,000 in a single award year
Requirements For The IBM
Masters Fellowship Awards
· Students
must be nominated by a faculty member and must be a full-time student in a
Masters program.
· Students
should have at least 6 months remaining in their graduate program at the time
of nomination.
· Award
recipients will be selected based on their overall potential for excellence,
the degree to which their interests align with those of IBM, and their academic
progress to-date, as evidenced by endorsements from their faculty advisor and
department head.
· Students
receiving a comparable fellowship from another company or institution (does not
include academic scholarships) during the same IBM funded academic period may
not be eligible for an IBM Masters Fellowship.
· The
university credential email addresses must be entered in the nomination form.
Award recipients will be
selected based on their overall potential for educational excellence, the
degree to which their technical interests align with those of IBM, and their
progress to-date, as evidenced by publications and endorsements from their faculty
advisor and department head.
Method of Application
Application Deadline:
October 27, 2023.