How to optimize my application for 2024/2025

[me990th]

Hello, I'm a current rising freshmen / highschool senior interested in applying for the Dellums SMART scholarship. I am pursing a bachlors degree in computer science. Here are my current qualifications / information.

- 4.1 GPA.
- 6 years of programming exeperience in c#.
- 3 years of experience with machine learning, including a custom tensorflow wrapper in c#.
- 3 years of experience in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality development, which is my current passion.
- 6 months freelancing contract working on virtual reality simulation for job training.
- Experience with ASPX and web app development in .NET.

I also just got back from a year abroad in Europe, and am now fluent in Dutch. I am a very social person and a fast learner. My current worries are that, as a highschooler, I have extremely limited work experience in computer science. I understand however, that with the Dellums scholarship they likely don't expect proffesionals. In my free time I compete in MMA and have an interest in studying foreign language.

I would love to hear criticisms and advice. If there are any other computer science applicants, what are some project ideas I can create before I apply to really boost my portfolio? I would also love to hear if there is a realistic possibility of recieving a scholarship, or if hoping is ridiculous. Another worry of mine is that I have no AP courses, as I was abroad my junior year and will be taking them now in my senior year. Any advice / critique is greatly appreciated.

[Interested]

Dellums is not really a thing. Not one person has come out saying they received Dellums. Don't waste your time.

[me990th]

Yeah I’ve heard, only 13 people were officially selected which is an incredibly low amount. It’s unfortunate but that’s why I’m trying to prepare as much as possible, as I’ve decided even a slim chance is worth the application and definitely worth the potential benefits.

[fionncmurphy]

id love to help/answer any questions I can, feel free to send me message on instagram or snap, my username is @fionncmurphy on both.