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October 18, 2005
Calhoun Community College
Offering Full Tuition Scholarships
for
CIS, Math, and Advanced Technology Majors
Calhoun Community College is now accepting applications for full-tuition scholarships for students majoring or planning to major in Computer Information Science, Math, Pre-Engineering, and Advanced Technology (Aerospace Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Process Technology, Design Drafting, Instrumentation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, and Advanced Electronics Manufacturing). Incoming students (freshmen, transfer, re-admission) for the 2006 spring semester, as well as current students, may apply for the scholarships.
The Computer Science, Mathematics and Technology (CMT) Academic Rewards Program is directed at capable, but financially disadvantaged students with special emphasis on recruiting students from underrepresented groups such as female, minorities, or persons with disabilities. The program will "reward" those students who do well academically through financial awards and participation in enhanced, discipline-specific, support services.
Funding for the scholarships is provided through a $400,000, four-year grant from the National Science Foundation. The scholarship program, which is in its second year, is designed to increase the number of well-prepared graduates in technology, computer specialties and mathematics by offering the annual scholarships and a variety of support activities.
To be eligible for the scholarships, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a United States citizen, national, refugee alien, or permanent resident alien at the time of application;
- Be enrolled full-time each semester, with an identified major in computer information systems, mathematics, pre-engineering, or advanced technology;
- Demonstrated academic potential or ability defined as a minimum 2.75 overall grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in high school or postsecondary studies;
- Demonstrated financial need defined as Pell Grant eligibility;
- Demonstrated motivation, maturity and commitment to a CMT career; and
- Potential impact of the award on the student's retention and success.
Application deadline (download application here) is November 3, 2005 . For more information, contact Dr. Lynn Hogan at 256/306-2672 or by email at dch@calhoun.edu or visit the Calhoun Community College CMT website.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Director of Public Relations
(256) 306-2561
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