Industry Scholarships at CIAT

Industry Scholarships of up to $2,500 per person are available to those who are working for the company that use business as a tool for positive social change or that employ environmentally responsible processes. Applicants must meet one or more of the criteria listed below. They must:

  • Currently employed in an IT position
  • Previously employed in an IT position, unemployed within the last 12 months
  • Work in nonprofit company
  • Work in Green Business certified company
  • Work in high technology company
  • Be utilizing employer tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement funds

*Students must submit proof of employment (recent paystub), company background and current job description.

Personal Statement

Applicants must also submit a 500-word personal statement covering the following:

  • Why did you select Technology as your career?
  • How is CIAT going to help you achieve your personal and career goals?
  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Eligible programs: Students enrolled in Associate of Applied Science Degrees, or Certificate programs with minimum 8 courses are eligible up to $2,500 per student based on the eligibility criteria. All other programs are eligible up to $1,250 per student.

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