Scholarship

image of a studentThe Kasie Capling Memorial Scholarship was established by WISE to honor a young woman who had supported women in STEM. Kasie passed away unexpectedly and her friends, colleagues and family members wished to honor her. This scholarship continues her legacy of fostering the careers of individuals in the fields of Information Technology, Science and Engineering.

The NCTA WISE Kasie Capling Memorial Scholarship is administered by the NCTA Education Foundation; a 501(c) 3 dedicated to supporting K-12 education through lifelong learning, and is a component of NCTA and the NCTA Charlotte WISE program’s commitment to education in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools female student
  • The applicant must be a rising college freshman, re-entry or transfer student accepted into an Information Technology,  Engineering or Computer Science program at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2011 semester.
  • The applicant’s grade point average must be a minimum of 3.0/4.0

The Award

$2,000 Scholarship

The Presentation

The NCTA WISE Kasie Capling Memorial Scholarship will be presented to the winning candidate at an NCTA WISE event in 2011. The winner will be notified of the time and location upon selection.

Application Deadline : February 15th, 2011

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