CA Technologies will be awarding over $1 Million in Mainframe Academy scholarships through 2016. Scholarships will be awarded by members of the SHARE board to those individuals who demonstrate a desire to master mainframe programming skills. Click here for more information on CA Technologies Mainframe Academy.
Submission Dates:
CA Technologies will be awarding five scholarships of $35,000 each. The 2012 program deadlines are:
- Three (3) scholarships will be awarded August 5-10, 2012 at the SHARE Conference in Anaheim, California. Submissions must be received by May 31, 2012.
Download 2012 Mainframe Academy Scholarship Application
Applications should be submitted to mainframescholarship@ca.com
Requirements:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Must have less than 5 years of professional IT experience
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Must be a current student or a graduate from an accredited institution
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Aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving skills
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Submit an essay not to exceed 500 words
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Complete Call for Entries form
Essay Submission:
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Essay (not to exceed 500 words)
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Subject Matter
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Describe why you need this scholarship?
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How will this scholarship help you meet your educational goals?
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How will this scholarship help you meet your career goals?
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What are your major accomplishments that build toward your career goals?
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Essay submissions should be in a Mircosoft Word document, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font with name and email address in the top right corner.
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Optional: supplementary materials to demonstrate creativity (videos, photos, etc...).
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Scholarship Winners
2011 Recipients