BDPA's scholarship program, generously supported through sponsorships, offers nearly $100,000 annually in cash awards for students.

BDPA currently offers scholarships to qualified students studying technology related curricula at institutions of higher learning. The Association also sponsors scholarships to promote professionalism and the advancement of careers for technology professionals.

Explore the links below to learn about the variety of ways the Association and the industry it represents support access to education and professional development opportunities.

Other scholarships available to BDPA members that are offered via BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF). The link to these scholarships can be found here --> http://www.betf.org/scholarships/scholarships.shtml

BDPA Oracle Scholarship Winners

BDPA is proud to announce the winners of the BDPA Oracle Scholarship. The winners each received a $4,000 or $5,000 stipend to further their education in STEM a related field of undergraduate study.

The following are the 2011 scholarship recipients, including the BDPA chapter affiliation:

• Melvin Givens, Baton Rouge,
• Francisco Nunez, Washington DC, Moorehouse College
• Emmanuel Taylor Jr., Washington DC, Univ. Maryland College Park

The following are the 2011 scholarship recipients, including the BDPA chapter affiliation:

• Hung Vo, Atlanta
• Melvin Givens, Baton Rouge
• Charles Kim, Central Illinois
• Jerron Colin Jamerson, Charlotte
• Megan Lenoir, Chicago
• George Martinez, Chicago
• Ebony Scales, Chicago
• Mark Thomas, Chicago
• Ashaki Scott, Chicago
• Francisco Nunez, Washington DC
• Emmanuel Taylor Jr., Washington DC

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Only BDPA scholarships with upcoming application deadlines are listed in this section. Click on the links below for further details and downloadable application.

Oracle Corporation Scholarship, July 17, 2013 – for students members pursuing careers in Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering or Mathematics.

BETF Eli Lilly Scholarship July 31, 2013 -- recognizes outstanding minority students, 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 toothers.

Note: For all National BDPA scholarships, applicants are limited to receiving one award per person, per year.

Eligibility

Applicants to the National BDPA Scholarship Program must:

• be a United States Citizen or legal permanent resident
• have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
• have a BDPA membership - Member ID required. (Applicants who are not currently BDPA members may join now. Click on this BDPA Membership link.)
• be enrolled or planning to enroll in an Undergraduate Degree program in a technology or STEM related major no later than fall 2011 at an accredited Pell-eligible, four year college or university.

Award Recipients

To be considered for additional BDPA scholarship awards recipients agree to:

• maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) in current degree program.
• maintain active BDPA membership status and be BDPA ambassadors. Recipients must maintain involvement with the organization through the BDPA local Chapter by utilizing the following opportunities:
  • Drive the mission of BDPA and develop the pipeline on their campus
  • Serve as an officer or committee in their local BDPA chapter
  • Drive BDPA sponsorship and membership efforts
  • Drive participation to BDPA Annual Technology Conference & Career Expo
  • Attendance to BDPA Annual Technology Conference & Career Expo
  • Other Minority or STEM orientated community/school events may be substituted if a BDPA chapter is not located within 50 miles

    

The BDPA Corporate Sponsorship Program offers corporations an opportunity to partner with BDPA to meet corporate goals and objectives for recruiting, employee development, and philanthropic endeavors. Please click herefor more information on corporate sponsorship opportunities.