The deadline for U.S. applications is Jan. 20, 2000. Outside of the United States application deadlines vary by country up until May 1, 2000. The program establishes a mutually valuable link between some of the world's brightest students and the scientists at Bell Labs. Students from Argentina, Australia, France, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Taiwan are now eligible for the program in 2000. Scholarships again will be awarded to students in Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Thailand, The United Kingdom, and the United States.
Selection is based on overall academic achievement.
Performance on standardized tests, grade point average, class rank, enrollment in advanced placement courses, honors classes, and college courses are taken into account for U.S. scholars. The scholars from outside of the United States are selected based on academic performance during their university studies. Scholarship recipients will spend the week of July 24-28 participating in the second annual Lucent Global Science Scholars Summit. The week provides opportunities to meet with Bell Labs scientists, learn about exciting new technologies, and talk with Lucent's senior business leaders. The Lucent Technologies Foundation is the charitable arm of Lucent Technologies.