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October 16, 2007
Calhoun Community College Offering Scholarships for
CIS, Math, and Advanced Technology Majors for 2008 Spring Semester
Calhoun Community College is now accepting applications for scholarships for students majoring or planning to major in Computer Information Systems, Math, Pre-Engineering, and Advanced Technology (Aerospace Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Process Technology, Design Drafting, Instrumentation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration) this spring. Incoming students (freshmen, transfer, re-admission) for the 2008 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 now in its fourth 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;
- Demonstrate 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;
- Demonstrate financial need defined as Pell Grant eligibility;
- Demonstrate motivation, maturity and commitment to a CMT career; and
- Potential impact of the award on the student's retention and success.
Application deadline is November 16, 2007. Students selected to receive scholarships will be notified prior to the beginning of spring semester classes.
For more information, contact Dr. Lynn Hogan at 256/306-2672 or by email at dch@calhoun.edu or visit the Calhoun Community College website at www.calhoun.edu/grants/cmt for an application.
Coverage of this release:
- Calhoun Community College Offering Scholarships, Speakin' Out News, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 issue, p. 3
- Calhoun Community College Offering Scholarships, Speakin' Out News, Wednesday, October 24, 2007 issue, p. 3
- Calhoun offers scholarships in technology, The Athens News-Courier, Wednesday, October 17, 2007 issue, p. 4A
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Director of Public Relations
(256) 306-2561
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