Robert Half Technology/AITP Scholarships for 2006!

Robert Half Technology and the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) is once again pleased to offer $2,500 scholarships to two outstanding AITP Student Members pursuing studies in Information Technology. The scholarships will be awarded based on demonstrated academic achievement, leadership activities, community service and future career interests. The winners will be recognized during the 11th Annual AITP National Collegiate Conference awards banquet in Dallas, Texas on Saturday evening, April 1, 2006.

2005 Robert Half Technology/AITP $2,500 Scholarship Winners:

Winston Aaron Kotzam, Purdue University

Lindsay Alexandrea Mannchen, Univ. of Maryland Baltimore County

2006 Applications are NOW being accepted!   (Click HERE for flyer) 
The application deadline is February 25, 2006. Applications should be emailed to rhtscholarship@aitp.org and please include "RHT Scholarship" in the subject line. An official academic transcript is required and must be received by March 1, 2006 (refer to the mailing address below).

Application: 2006 RHT/AITP Scholarship Application Form (doc)  

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the scholarship award?

Two recipients will each receive an award of $2,500, to be applied toward future tuition expenses and fees at an accredited institution in the United States.

Who is eligible to apply?

• Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• A declared computer science/CIS/MIS/IT major (this must be indicated on your transcript) with an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

• A student who has satisfactorily completed at least one full semester of college (12 semester hours or equivalent)

• Enrolled as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent) undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution in the United States.

• A U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

• An an AITP student member.

How do I apply?

• To be considered for the scholarship, applicants are asked to submit the following:

• A completed application form.

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and/or graduate schools attended. You must request that the registrar of your school send them directly to AITP. Many schools assess a nominal service charge to send official transcripts, which will be the responsibility of the applicant.

When is the application deadline?

• The deadline for all applications is February 25, 2006.

• The official transcripts will be accepted through March 1, 2006.We will not accept student copies or other unofficial transcripts, or transcripts that arrive after March 1, 2006.

• AITP cannot process any incomplete applications and cannot be responsible for materials that are lost or delayed in the mail.

Where do I send my application materials?

Please email your completed application to rhtscholarship@aitp.org(please read the application for detailed rules and instructions).

Your official academic transcripts should be mailed to:

RHT/AITP Scholarship
c/o: Kevin Jetton
2607 Rim Oak
San Antonio, TX  78232

How will the recipients be chosen?

A Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of AITP and Robert Half Technology representatives will select the recipients based upon their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and future career interests. AITP cannot process any incomplete applications and cannot be responsible for materials that are lost or delayed in the mail. This scholarship program does not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the selection of students.

When will the scholarships be awarded?

Scholarship winners will be announced at the AITP National Collegiate Conference Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 1, 2006. The monetary award will be sent directly to the school for credit to the account of the student recipient, to be applied toward future tuition expenses and fees at an accredited institution in the United States. You do not need to be present at the conference awards banquet to be eligible for the award.

How will the scholarship be paid?

• Awards are made for the academic year following the application.

• The scholarship is non-renewable.

• The monetary award will be sent directly to the school for credit to the account of the student recipient, to be applied toward future tuition expenses and fees at an accredited institution in the United States.

• Robert Half Technology and AITP may request additional information from the recipients to meet government and tax requirements.

• Robert Half Technology and AITP have your permission to use your name and/or picture in advertising and sales promotion materials or any advertising media without compensation to you.

How can I find out about AITP student membership?

Visit AITP's website at www.aitp.org. Details and options about becoming a member of AITP can be found at https://www.aitp.org/join/join.jsp. For just $35 per year, AITP student members can access the highest quality IT educational opportunities, conferences, events, contests, scholarship opportunities and forums for networking with experienced professionals and those new to the field.