School Endowment Program
Grants and endowments are awarded through board selected 2- and 4-year universities to students passionate about studying technology and computer science related disciplines.
Anastasia Ingargiola
Student, UC Berkeley
I hope to express my earnest appreciation at
being given this opportunity to overcome my monetary disadvantages and develop as a professional and a leader.
Ruth Wilson
San Jose State University,
Chair of African American Studies
I was deeply moved and proud that
so many more SJSU students will be able
to benefit from this generous gift.
Selection Criteria
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Participating
Schools
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Students must major in technology or computer science related fields
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Priority given to students with the most economic need, and whose families face economic challenges
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Students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or greater (exceptions can be granted with board approval on a case-by-case basis)
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Student must be attending a 2- or 4-year college or university
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Schools must be a college or university nominated by a board member of The CIO Scholarship Fund and meet board approval in accordance with The CIO Scholarship Fund’s bylaws
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Schools must provide a faculty member to work with a board member of The CIO Scholarship Fund to provide an overview of courses and students
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Schools must involve The CIO Scholarship board member or board member designate for involvement in the selection process
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Collaboration
is Key
We believe we can accomplish more through collaboration. Are
you a school that is interested in collaborating with the IT leadership community? Are you interested in receiving endowments for you
and your students?
