Money is available for studies in Computer Sciences
Chipola College students may get some help with tuition and books this Fall thanks to a new grant for students interested in computers and information technology.
Officials from Florida’s Great Northwest on July 13 announced the organization’s investment of $1,150,000 to be used for scholarships in information technology (IT) and engineering programs at seven community colleges and universities in the Panhandle.
Chipola is participating in the scholarship program along with the University of West Florida, Pensacola Junior College, Northwest Florida State College, Gulf Coast Community College, Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University.
Chipola is the recipient of $50,000 to promote and fund scholarships for students enrolled in several computer-related programs. Scholarships are available for Associate in Arts (AA) degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology. AA students typically take classes for two years and then transfer to a university to complete the junior and senior years of a bachelor’s degree.
Associate in Science (AS) degrees in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology, and Networking Services Technology are also included among the eligible programs. AS degrees are designed to prepare students for careers after taking one to two years of courses.
Scholarships are also available for Workforce Certificate program in Computer Systems Technology which can be completed in as little as one year.
Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough, said, “These scholarships couldn’t come at a better time for our students..” Florida’s Great Northwest provides leadership in economic and workforce development in 16 counties in Northwest Florida from Pensacola through Tallahassee. The group’s primary mission is to help create a diversified and sustainable economy that creates nationally and globally competitive advantages for the development of key industries, increases the income and prosperity of workers and families, and preserves the region’s vibrant quality of life. A study revealed a dramatic shortage of graduates from certification through graduate degrees in computer engineering, industrial engineering, computer specialist programs, and engineering technician programs in Northwest Florida as well as at state and national levels.
The study also revealed that while sufficient IT and engineering courses are already offered throughout the region, there are not enough graduates from the programs to meet the region’s growing demand. Florida’s Great Northwest developed the post-secondary scholarship program to spur enrollment in the region’s existing IT and engineering programs.
A unique college alliance, the Northwest Florida Consortium, will use the grant to award some 378 scholarships to IT and engineering students. Eligible programs range from certification to master’s degree and span programs such as Master of Science in Software Engineering and Database Systems, Associate’s in Computer Engineering, Networking Services, Technical support as well as Certificates in Technology Systems, Information Technology Management, Web Development, and Computer Programming, among others. The consortium will match the $1 million grant with $2,631,935 for a total program investment of more than $3.5 million.
At Chipola, WIRED Scholarships may fund all or part of costs for tuition, fees, textbooks and software. These funds may be awarded only to students in technology or computer-related majors or programs of study. The new scholarships may be awarded in addition to other scholarships or grants. However, the selection panel will also consider other funds available to students through the Foundation or Financial Aid Office. The scholarships will be available only for the 2009-2010 school year and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as qualified applicants are identified.
For information about WIRED scholarships at Chipola College, contact Gail Hartzog or Pat Barfield at 850-718-2342 or email: hartzogg@chipola.edu or Nancy Burns at 850-718-3210 or email: burnsn@chipola.edu
Chipola College students may get some help with tuition and books this Fall thanks to a new grant for students interested in computers and information technology. Officials from Florida’s Great Northwest on July 13 announced the organization’s investment of $1,150,000 to be used for scholarships in information technology (IT) and engineering programs at seven community colleges and universities in the Panhandle. Pictured from left, are: Dr. Ed Meadows, President, Pensacola Junior College; Dr. Gene Prough, President, Chipola College; Al Wenstrand, President, Florida’s Great Northwest; Dr. Judy Bense, President, University of West Florida; Dr. Jill White, Interim President, Northwest Florida State College; Dr. James Kerley, President, Gulf Coast Community College; and Fred Leopold, Chairman of the Executive Committee. For information about WIRED for Technology scholarships at Chipola College, contact Gail Hartzog or Pat Barfield at 850-718-2342 or email: hartzogg@chipola.edu or Nancy Burns at 850-718-3210 or email: burnsn@chipola.edu
Chipola College students may get some help with tuition and books this Fall thanks to a new grant for students interested in computers and information technology.
Officials from Florida’s Great Northwest on July 13 announced the organization’s investment of $1,150,000 to be used for scholarships in information technology (IT) and engineering programs at seven community colleges and universities in the Panhandle.
Chipola is participating in the scholarship program along with the University of West Florida, Pensacola Junior College, Northwest Florida State College, Gulf Coast Community College, Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University.
Chipola is the recipient of $50,000 to promote and fund scholarships for students enrolled in several computer-related programs. Scholarships are available for Associate in Arts (AA) degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology. AA students typically take classes for two years and then transfer to a university to complete the junior and senior years of a bachelor’s degree.
Associate in Science (AS) degrees in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology, and Networking Services Technology are also included among the eligible programs. AS degrees are designed to prepare students for careers after taking one to two years of courses.
Scholarships are also available for Workforce Certificate program in Computer Systems Technology which can be completed in as little as one year.
Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough, said, “These scholarships couldn’t come at a better time for our students..” Florida’s Great Northwest provides leadership in economic and workforce development in 16 counties in Northwest Florida from Pensacola through Tallahassee. The group’s primary mission is to help create a diversified and sustainable economy that creates nationally and globally competitive advantages for the development of key industries, increases the income and prosperity of workers and families, and preserves the region’s vibrant quality of life. A study revealed a dramatic shortage of graduates from certification through graduate degrees in computer engineering, industrial engineering, computer specialist programs, and engineering technician programs in Northwest Florida as well as at state and national levels.
The study also revealed that while sufficient IT and engineering courses are already offered throughout the region, there are not enough graduates from the programs to meet the region’s growing demand. Florida’s Great Northwest developed the post-secondary scholarship program to spur enrollment in the region’s existing IT and engineering programs.
A unique college alliance, the Northwest Florida Consortium, will use the grant to award some 378 scholarships to IT and engineering students. Eligible programs range from certification to master’s degree and span programs such as Master of Science in Software Engineering and Database Systems, Associate’s in Computer Engineering, Networking Services, Technical support as well as Certificates in Technology Systems, Information Technology Management, Web Development, and Computer Programming, among others. The consortium will match the $1 million grant with $2,631,935 for a total program investment of more than $3.5 million.
At Chipola, WIRED Scholarships may fund all or part of costs for tuition, fees, textbooks and software. These funds may be awarded only to students in technology or computer-related majors or programs of study. The new scholarships may be awarded in addition to other scholarships or grants. However, the selection panel will also consider other funds available to students through the Foundation or Financial Aid Office. The scholarships will be available only for the 2009-2010 school year and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as qualified applicants are identified.
For information about WIRED scholarships at Chipola College, contact Gail Hartzog or Pat Barfield at 850-718-2342 or email: hartzogg@chipola.edu or Nancy Burns at 850-718-3210 or email: burnsn@chipola.edu
Chipola College students may get some help with tuition and books this Fall thanks to a new grant for students interested in computers and information technology. Officials from Florida’s Great Northwest on July 13 announced the organization’s investment of $1,150,000 to be used for scholarships in information technology (IT) and engineering programs at seven community colleges and universities in the Panhandle. Pictured from left, are: Dr. Ed Meadows, President, Pensacola Junior College; Dr. Gene Prough, President, Chipola College; Al Wenstrand, President, Florida’s Great Northwest; Dr. Judy Bense, President, University of West Florida; Dr. Jill White, Interim President, Northwest Florida State College; Dr. James Kerley, President, Gulf Coast Community College; and Fred Leopold, Chairman of the Executive Committee. For information about WIRED for Technology scholarships at Chipola College, contact Gail Hartzog or Pat Barfield at 850-718-2342 or email: hartzogg@chipola.edu or Nancy Burns at 850-718-3210 or email: burnsn@chipola.edu
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