CIS Scholarships
Available CIS Scholarships
Cerner Corporation Computer Information Systems Scholarship
Computer Information Systems Department Scholarship
Laura Roman Dodd Scholarship
Norma Barker Lee Scholarship
Virgil D. Rich Memorial Scholarship
Boeing Company Scholarship
Mary & Irene Francka Scholarship
Rex D. Ebrite Scholarship
Sandra M. Sullentrup Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Neil E. Swanson Memorial Scholarship
Woodfin C. Garrett Scholarship
HealthMEDX Computer Information Systems Scholarship
Qualifications and Requirements
Cerner Corporation Computer Information Systems Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To provide scholarships for majors in Computer Information Systems.
Award Component: Three $500 scholarships.
Selection Criteria:
1. Enrolled as Junior status Computer Information Systems major with two semesters remaining before graduation.
2. Enrollment in 12 hours or more each semester.
3. Minimum 2.8 GPA.
4. Leadership.
5. Character including trustworthiness and reliability.
6. Promise of success.
7. Interest in pursuing career in Computer Information Systems.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester.
Funding Source: Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri
Computer Information Systems Department Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To assist Computer Information Systems major in securing an education.
Award Component: Four $300 scholarships.
Selection Criteria:
1. Enrolled as Junior or senior standing Computer Information Systems major.
2. Scholarship consistent with self-support through work beyond studies and minimum 3.0 GPA.
3. Leadership.
4. Character including trustworthiness and reliability.
5. Promise of success.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester.
Funding Source:Computer Information Systems Department.
Laura Roman Dodd Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To provide a scholarship for a deserving Business Education major.
Award Component: Two $1,250 scholarships.
Selection Criteria:
1. Business Education major.
2. Completion of 15 hours in business.
3. Minimum 2.5 overall GPA and minimum 3.0 GPA in business courses.
4. Participation in campus activities.
5. Financial need.
6. Availability to transfer students.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Fifty percent of the funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester and fifty percent of the funds will be deposited at the beginning of the spring 2007 semester.
Funding Source: Missouri State University’s chapter of Pi Omega Pi in honor of Laura Roman Dodd, charter member of Pi Omega Pi and Emeritus Professor of Administrative Office Systems.
Norma Barker Lee Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To assist a promising student who is preparing for a career in business teaching.
Award Component: Two $1,200 scholarships.
Selection Criteria:
1. Business Education major.
2. Enrollment in 12 hours or more each semester.
3. Completion of 24 hours at Missouri State University.
4. Minimum 3.2 GPA.
5. Financial need.
6. Recipient must reapply to renew!
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Fifty percent of the funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester and fifty percent of the funds will be deposited at the beginning of the spring 2007 semester.
Funding Source: In honor of Norma Barker Lee, former teacher in the Administrative Office Systems Department.
Virgil D. Rich Memorial Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To provide a scholarship for a student who has a strong interest in business education.
Award Component: One $850 scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
1. Business Education major.
2. Enrollment at Springfield campus in 12 hours or more each semester.
3. Completion of 54 hours.
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
5. Participation in campus and community activities and leadership.
6. Financial need.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Fifty percent of the funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester and fifty percent of the funds will be deposited at the beginning of the spring 2007 semester.
Funding Source: in honor of Virgil D. Rich.
Boeing Company Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To provide scholarships for Computer Information Systems students who have expressed interest in the aerospace industry .
Award Component: Two $1,000 Scholarships.
Selection Criteria:
1. Enrolled as Sophomore, junior, or senior standing Computer Information Systems major.
2. Enrollment in 12 hours or more each semester.
3. Minimum 3.2 GPA.
4. Active member of Missouri State University’s chapter of professional career organization related to major.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Fifty percent of the funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester and fifty percent of the funds will be deposited at the beginning of the spring 2007 semester.
Funding Source: Boeing Company.
Mary & Irene Francka Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To assist a student seeking a degree in Business Education.
Award Component: One $350 scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
1. Business Education major seeking BS degree.
2. Completion of 30 Missouri State University hours.
3. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
4. Enrollment in 12 hours or more each semester.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester.
Funding Source: Mary Francka.
Rex D. Ebrite Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To assist a Business Education major.
Award Component:One $300 scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
1. Business Education major.
2. Preference for Gainesville High School graduate; Ozark County graduate; or Greene, Polk, Dade, Lawrence, Christian, Webster, or Dallas County graduate in that order.
3. Enrollment at Springfield campus in 12 hours or more each semester.
4. Financial need for anyone living in Greene, Polk, Dade, Lawrence, Christian, Webster or Dallas county.
5. Recipient must reapply to renew!
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester.
Funding Source: In honor of Dr. Rex D. Ebrite, Emeritus Professor of Administrative Office Systems.
Sandra M. Sullentrup Memorial Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To assist a Computer Information Systems major who is a member of Delta Sigma Pi.
Award Component: One $300 scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
1. Current member of Delta Sigma Pi.
2. Preference for junior Computer Information Systems major.
3. Leadership within Delta Sigma Pi and campus community.
4. Enrollment in 12 hours or more each semester.
5. Financial need.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester.
Funding Source: Sandra M. Sullentrup Memorial Scholarship endowment.
Dr. Neil E. Swanson Memorial Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To award a scholarship to Computer Information Systems major.
Award Component: One $600 scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
1. Enrolled as Junior or senior standing Computer Information Systems major.
2. Completion of 18 hours of Computer Information Systems courses.
3. Minimum 3.50 GPA.
4. Participation in campus, community, or professional activities and leadership.
5. Enrollment in 12 hours or more each semester.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Fifty percent of the funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2007 semester and fifty percent of the funds will be deposited at the beginning of the spring 2007 semester.
Funding Source: in honor of Dr. Neil E. Swanson, former Professor and Department Head of Computer Information Systems.
Woodfin C. Garrett Scholarship
Students receiving undergraduate degrees in May 2007 or August 2007 are not eligible for this scholarship.
Purpose: To provide a scholarship for Computer Information Systems major.
Award Component: One $400 scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
1. Computer Information Systems major.
2. Sophomore, junior, or senior with minimum 3.0 overall GPA and minimum 3.2 GPA in Computer Information Systems courses.
3. Enrollment in 12 hours or more each semester.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book of Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm.
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. Wait for notification of selection by a committee composed of Computer Information Systems faculty members.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarships Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Funds will be deposited into the recipient’s Missouri State student account at the beginning of the fall 2006 semester.
Funding Source: In honor of Woodfin C. Garrett, Emeritus Professor of Computer Information Systems.
HealthMedx Computer Information Systems Scholarship
Purpose: To be awarded to a junior, senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems
Award Component: One $1000 cash award/scholarship
Selection Criteria:
1. Enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student with 3.3 or better GPA
2. Student must submit the following to the Computer Information Systems Department Head in a sealed envelope:
a. One page essay including: (1) applicant’s description of an ideal company and (2) how education has prepared applicant for their career.
b. Copy of transcript.
c. Recommendation letter from a faculty member.
Selection Procedure:
1. The Big Book Scholarships, application instructions and the application are available at http://www.coba.missouristate.edu/Scholarships.htm
2. Complete according to instructions and submit the application online.
3. The COBA Scholarship Committee will submit applications and essays to HealthMEDX for review and selection.
4. HealthMEDX will select the recipient and provide the name of the recipient to the Computer Information Systems Department Head.
5. Recipient will be notified of selection by a COBA Awards and Scholarship representative.
Award Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend the COBA Awards and Scholarship Banquet to receive recognition for their accomplishments.
Award Payment: Funds from HealthMEDX will be paid by check directly to the student.
Funding Source: HealthMEDX