Announcing the 2013 Hero Student Scholarships!

Submissions are closed and we have selected our 7 winners! Thanks to all students who applied!

UXPA International is thrilled to announce the first Hero Student Scholarships! Through the generous funding of our private sponsors, we are offering multiple scholarships for students to attend this year’s UXPA International conference in Washington, DC from 10-12 July, 2013.

The 2013 Hero Student Scholarship includes:

  • Paid registration for the regular session conference (10-12 July, 2013 in Washington, DC)
  • One year’s membership to UXPA International
  • A stipend to assist with travel to/from the conference (actual travel stipend will vary based on the distance the student needs to travel)

Eligibility

  • Current part-time and full-time students in a design- or human factors-related undergraduate or graduate program are eligible to apply.
  • Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited University as of May 1, 2013.
  • International students are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

  • Students will address the following questions:  What drew you to the field of User Experience? Why are you pursuing a degree in this field? What do you expect to gain from and contribute to the DC event?
  • Submissions can be in any digital format – video, website, infographic, essay, etc.
  • Submissions should be concise and judges should be able to interact with all content within 60 seconds.
  • Creative submissions are encouraged.
  • Complete the Hero Scholarship Application (NOTE: Applications closed now).  You'll be able to attach or provide a link to your submission in the application.
  • Don't delay! The application deadline is Midnight (US Eastern time), 24 May 2013.

Judging

A panel of judges representing the UXPA community, conference committee, and sponsoring organizations will make the final decisions on scholarship winners.
Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • Content
  • Originality
  • Representation of the 2013 conference theme: Collaboration

Winners will be notified by June 5, 2013.

Scholarship winners are required to participate in an interview with UXPA International and the sponsoring organizations at the end of the conference. The contents of the interview may be used for promotional purposes on behalf of UXPA International and the program sponsors. 

2013 Program Sponsors:

Thank you to our generous sponsors, who put students first!