CIS Advisory Board Scholarship - Computer Science

Purpose
To provide scholarship opportunities for deserving students wishing to pursue a career in information technology.

Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for a Gwinnett Technical College CIS Advisory Board Scholarship, a student must:

• Have been accepted into a Computer Information Systems degree or diploma program of study.
• Have a GPA of 2.5.
• Have completed at least one semester.
• Must currently be enrolled in a CIS program of study.
• Receive a written letter of recommendation from a CIS Program fulltime or adjunct faculty member.
• Submit a 300 word essay expressing how the scholarship will benefit the applicant and his/her future educational plans and career goals. Essay’s must be submitted on applicant’s General Application.
• Demonstrate potential for success in information technology.

Applications cannot be processed unless all required documentation is attached to the application at time of submittal.

Scholarship funds are to be used for tuition, books, and program supplies used solely for the benefit of the individual receiving the scholarship. Before funds will be disbursed, the Foundation office must receive a note of thanks from the recipient to the donor(s).

Selection:
The Gwinnett Tech Foundation committee will select and notify the scholarship recipients.

Termination:
If the recipient fails to enroll, withdraws from college, or does not maintain eligibility requirements, the Gwinnett Tech Foundation will select another student if time permits; otherwise, funds will be held in the donor’s account to be carried over to the next semester.