2010 "Innovator of the Future" Scholarship

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Mission Statement

The Rambus "Innovator of the Future" Scholarship seeks to broaden the educational opportunities of students who, by virtue of their academic and extracurricular achievement, demonstrate a passion for science and technology that extends beyond the classroom. The winners must possess strong leadership and communication skills and the desire to positively impact society through innovation in science and technology.

Scholarship Awards

Up to two individuals will be awarded a Innovator of the Future Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 each for college/university tuition and books (at a US or foreign college/university that meets IRS regulations). The scholarship award will be distributed in equal increments over 4 years ($2,500 per year), at the beginning of each academic year. Scholarship winners are required to be full-time students and to maintain a 2.5 minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in order to continue receiving the award. Additional one-time awards in the amount of $1000 will be given to up to four Scholarship finalists who participate in the interview process but who are not selected as Scholarship winners.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current high school student graduating before Fall 2010.
  • Attending a high school located in either Mountain View, CA or Los Altos, CA.
  • Planning to attend a four-year college/university program of study beginning in Fall 2010.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for grades 10-12.

Selection Process

The Rambus Scholarship Committee will select winners based on academic excellence (especially in the areas of math, science and technology), passion for technology, leadership in school, civic and extra curricular activities, and motivation to serve and succeed.

Applications must be submitted online by January 22, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM PST and supporting documentation must be postmarked on or before January 22, 2010. No hand delivered applications will be accepted. Scholarship applicants who are selected as finalists will be called for interviews to be held in Los Altos during the week of March 22. Applicants should plan accordingly. The winners will be announced by mid-April. Winners will be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and a release. All applications and supporting documentation become the property of the Scholarship Committee and will not be returned.

How to Apply


  • Complete the online application. (You will be taken to formspring.com to complete the application.)

  • Mail your supporting documentation:

    • Official transcript (copies acceptable) from all high school and college (if applicable) coursework completed to date
    • Letter of recommendation
    to the Rambus Scholarship Committee:

      Rambus Scholarship Committee
      c/o Stephanie Webb
      4440 El Camino Real
      Los Altos, CA 94022

Only online applications submitted by January 22, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM PST and supporting documentation postmarked by January 22, 2010 will be considered. No additional or supplementary materials will be accepted.

Please contact Stephanie Webb at the Rambus Scholarship Committee at (650) 947-5647 with any questions.