BETF CESM Scholarship for BDPA Students

Scholarship Overview

The purpose of the Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management Scholarship for BDPA Students is to recognize outstanding BDPA student members, with an interest in information technology, who make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Applicants need to (a) be from South Carolina or North Carolina or (b) attend a college in either of these two states.

Consortium/BDPA Scholars will be awarded a one-time $2,000 scholarship that may be used to pursue an information technology focused degree at an accredited four-year college or university of their choice located in South Carolina or North Carolina. The Consortium/BDPA scholarship may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and fellowships from other foundations or organizations. Students may use the scholarship to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other college-related expenses.

Scholarship winners will be selected based on the application, essay, and letters of recommendation.

The 2011 winner of the scholarship is Jerron Jamerson (Charlotte).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Consortium/BDPA Scholarship, each applicant must:

Plan to attend a college in South Carolina or North Carolina
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Be a current high school senior who will be a college freshman in Fall 2011
Demonstrate academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
Exhibit leadership ability through academic or civic involvement and participate in community service activities

Complete application packet must include the following:

Application Form

Current transcript
One 500 word essay on “Why Information Technology is Important”
Two letters of recommendation

Scholarships will be awarded only to students who fully meet the scholarship requirements.

Application Deadlines

The Consortium/BDPA Scholarship Program deadline is December 30th.

Applications and supporting materials must be in one packet, with the exception of letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be sent directly to the Consortium at the address listed below.
All application materials must be “Postmarked by” the deadline.
Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.

Each applicant will be notified of the outcome:

Non-winners will be sent a letter of appreciation from the Consortium/BDPA Scholarship committee
Winner’s names will also be posted on the BETF and Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management (www.gocesm.org) web sites.
Awards will be distributed by BETF with confirmation of enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university

Mail Completed Application Package to:
Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management
Attn: Lonnie Emard, Executive Director
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
120 @Alpine Road, AA-G93
Columbia, SC 29219

For questions:
Lonnie Emard (803) 264-9520
Wayne Hicks (513) 284-4968

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