During the EHLS Program, you will actively use standard office technology as you work on your professional communication skills.

You will use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint for preparing assignments and presentations
• Email and internet search engines for communication practice and research
• Canvas courseware for class work

All scholars are expected to have basic computer skills before starting the program. Take the Technology Skills Self-Assessment to determine if you have the required skills.

Laptop Computer Requirement

All EHLS scholarship awardees must provide their own personal laptop computer. Each individual offered a EHLS scholarship will be required to confirm that they possess a laptop computer that confirms with the technical requirements. Note that tablets (including iPads, Kindles) and Chromebooks are not permitted in the EHLS Program.

Scholarship supplements will be available upon request by awardees for partial financial support of program laptops.

It is not necessary to possess or obtain a laptop computer to apply for an EHLS scholarship. One is needed if you are offered and accept a 2027 EHLS scholarship.