Gary Greenberg Technology for Children Scholarship Fund

The Gary Greenberg Technology for Children Scholarship Fund has been established by Northwestern University Information Technology to honor the memory of the late Gary Greenberg, former Executive Director for Teaching and Research Initiatives for Information Technology, who peacefully passed away in his sleep on January 22, 2008.

The Gary Greenberg Technology for Children Scholarship Fund is primarily funded by NUIT, with contribution from family, friends, and colleagues, and is administered through Northwestern's Center for Talent Development (CTD). The scholarship allows for full or partial tuition, and a laptop, if appropriate, for a student or students enrolled in a technology class in the CTD Spectrum or Equinox summer programs.

Young students have the opportunity to take these special courses on Northwestern's Evanston campus and prepare for advanced tracks of study in high school advanced tracks and success in higher education. The program also provides increase social support for high achievement through student role models, teachers, other adults and intellectual peers.

Each year, one or more students will be selected by a CTD committee from among all summer program applicants. To be considered, students must:

• demonstrate the ability to work beyond their current grade level and to succeed in an intensive summer course;
• be interested in and qualified for technology courses, and
• demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship applicants will also be required to submit an essay detailing how the Gary Greenberg Technology for Children scholarship will help them to fulfill their goals, advance their knowledge or education, or enable them to complete a special project.

How to Donate

Tax-deductible donations to the Gary Greenberg Technology for Children Scholarship Fund can be made by sending a check, payable to Northwestern University to:

Northwestern University Information Technology
1800 Sherman Ave., Suite 206
Evanston, IL  60201
Attn: Steve Beck, Gary Greenberg Technology for Children Scholarship Fund