PhD Scholarship for IT Professionals

 

Capella University is pleased to extend three $5,000 scholarships to teachers, leaders, and consultants in IT who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• For doctoral learners looking to contribute to the IT field in their profession seeking a
• PhD in Information Technology, Information Technology Education specialization
• PhD in Information Technology, Information Security specialization
• PhD in Information Technology, Project Management specialization
• PhD in Information Technology, General Area of Study specialization
• PhD in Organization and Management, Information Technology Management specialization
• Current Capella learner or starting a Capella program by January 5, 2009.
• New Capella learners must meet Capella University admission requirements and complete the Capella University application for admission by November 21, 2008.

Scholarship application deadline

• November 21, 2008

Application instructions

Complete all 3 steps in this order:

1. Review the scholarship selection criteria in the online scholarship application.
2. Complete the Capella University application for admission. If you have already applied to Capella University, skip this step.
3. Complete the online scholarship application. (See deadlines above. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.)

The Capella Scholarship Committee will select the scholarship recipients from among all qualified applicants, and the winners will be announced during the week of December 15, 2008. All scholarship applicants will be notified of the results by December 22, 2008. The award will be distributed evenly over 4 quarters ($1,250 per quarter). In the event the learner does not remain continuously enrolled, scholarship proceeds for the quarter(s) missed will be forfeited. Recipients who do not use the full $5,000 scholarship will not be eligible for a cash disbursement or any other compensation equal to the value of the scholarship award. The scholarship award may decrease the amount of financial aid funds available to the recipient.