The corporation and foundation scholarships at Capitol Technology University reward continuing, full-time students with funds donated by generous businesses, foundations and individual donors. To apply for these scholarships you must be a full time student with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Scholarship amounts vary and are not negotiable. If you're a continuing student interested in any of the awards, you must submit a completed Capitol Technology University scholarship application no later than March 31st for the new academic year.
These scholarships are for continuing students only. Students applying for this scholarships must:
- Have a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher;
- be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more each semester- both fall and spring);
- if enrolled less than full-time now, be planning to enroll full-time during the fall and spring semesters;
- be enrolled in only those credit hours that apply to your undergraduate degree program;
- be a U.S. citizen.
*Acterna Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 1997 as part of the Millennium Society Scholarship Fund. Acterna, formerly Telecommunications Techniques Corporation, supports one outstanding third- or fourth-year student. In addition, the scholar will exhibit financial need, exemplary character, initiative and leadership potential.
*Alcatel USA Scholarship
An endowment by DSC Communications Corporation, now Alcatel USA, was established in 1984 to help academically talented, financially needy students. Since that time, it has provided two scholarships each academic year.
*George I. Alden Trust Scholarship
A continued supporter of Capitol Technology University, the George I. Alden Trust provided an endowed scholarship to the Millennium Society Scholarship Fund. The scholarship was established and available for the first time in the fall of 1998.
Anonymous Foundation Scholarship
Since the 1998-1999 academic year, two students have received support from an anonymous foundation that cares very much about the students at Capitol Technology University. These scholarships provide 50 percent tuition support to two deserving students from Prince George's, Montgomery or Howard counties.
*Anonymous Foundation Scholarship
This anonymous foundation demonstrated concern by endowing two scholarships for Capitol Technology University by providing its students with the opportunity to pursue their education. This endowed scholarship is part of the Millennium Society Scholarship Fund. The first scholarship was awarded in 1999.
Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship
Since 1994, the foundation has funded a scholarship to a minority student who participated in Capitol Technology University/NASA PREP.
Gabriel A. Battista Scholarship
A member of the Board of Trustees since 1992, Gabriel A. Battista has supported the university in many ways. The Gabriel A. Battista Scholarship was awarded to an academically outstanding student for the first time in spring 2001. Mr. Battista is chairman and CEO of Talk America.
*Frederick J. Berger Scholarship
Dr. Frederick J. Berger, executive director of the Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society, has endowed this award to recognize outstanding scholarship in engineering technology. Qualifications include membership in Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society, demonstrated leadership and fine character.
*Anthony and Anna L. Carozza Foundation Endowed Scholarship
The Carozza Foundation established this endowed scholarship fund to benefit residents from Prince George's County and the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It will provide one scholarship each year to an academically outstanding student. The first scholarship was awarded in spring 2001.
*Charles and Helen DeVore Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in memory of Charles and Helen DeVore. The scholarship provides financial support to two students with junior or senior status who have been active in the Capitol Technology University student branch of IEEE, who have demonstrated abilities in communications and who have maintained a high standard of academics. The endowment has grown significantly throughout the years and funds one scholarship for each academic year.
*Carl and Sandra English Endowed Scholarship Fund
This award provides support to African American students who have outstanding academic ability and financial need. One scholarship is awarded each year. The English family has been involved at the university for many years and has a long history of supporting the college's mission.
*The France-Merrick Foundations Scholarship
This endowed scholarship, made possible by a grant from the France-Merrick Foundations, enables Capitol Technology University to provide support to students with outstanding academic ability. One award is made each year. The France-Merrick Foundations actively support many cultural and educational initiatives in the Baltimore area.
*The France-Merrick Foundations Endowed Scholarship Fund for Baltimore City Residents
The France-Merrick Foundations have established a fund to provide a scholarship for a financially needy student who is a resident of Baltimore City. One award is made each year.
*The Giannopoulos Fund
Tom Giannopoulos, president of Micros Systems, Inc., is a former member of the Capitol Technology University Board of Trustees. He has generously provided funding to establish the Giannopoulos Fund to support bright students pursuing high technology degrees at Capitol Technology University.
* Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Scholarship
Funds for this scholarship have been made available through an endowment created by Homer and Martha Gudelsky in memory of their son, Avrum. This scholarship recognizes and encourages academic excellence among outstanding seniors who are pursuing a bachelor of science degree. It is the highest academic honor the college confers.
This scholarship is for junior and senior level students only. Students applying for this scholarship must:
- Have a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher;
- be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more each semester- both fall and spring);
- if enrolled less than full-time now, be planning to enroll full-time during the fall and spring semesters;
- be enrolled in only those credit hours that apply to your undergraduate degree program;
- be a U.S. citizen;
- have earned 96 or more credits - must be at the junior or senior level by Fall of the new academic year.
*Homer Gudelsky Memorial Award
This program has been designated to provide encouragement and support for an outstanding freshman with demonstrated commitment and potential for academic success. Faculty members nominate and select the recipient.
*William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund for Women
The Hearst Foundation established this program in 1988. Its purpose is to encourage women to enter the field of engineering. The endowment has grown from one scholarship a year to a current level of supporting four outstanding women each year.
*William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund for Women and Minorities
The Hearst Foundation affirmed their support for Capitol Technology University by joining the Millennium Society in 2000. Its purpose is to encourage women and minority students to enter the field of engineering by alleviating the financial burden of higher education.
*Leonard Jarrell Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Leonard Jarrell. The Jarrell family has been part of the Capitol Technology University community for more than 27 years. Leonard, an engineer and teacher, played an important role in building a relationship between IEEE and the college. This perpetual educational endowment is part of the Millennium Society Scholarship Fund and is dedicated to the support of future generations of engineers and technologists.
John J. Leidy Foundation Scholarships
Since 1979, funds for this scholarship have been made available through gifts made by the John J. Leidy Foundation. John J. Leidy was the founder of Leidy Chemicals Corporation.
*Marilyn and Seymour Levenson Memorial Award
Marilyn Levenson endowed this award in memory of her husband, Professor Seymour Levenson, who taught humanities and social studies at Capitol Technology University for many years. This award was established to recognize excellence in the humanities and social sciences and to continue to provide the encouragement to management and liberal studies students that Professor Levenson provided during his lifetime. Each year the Department of Management, Business and General Studies selects a graduating senior for this honor.
*M&T Scholarship
M&T has affirmed its support and has recognized the excellence that Capitol Technology University puts forth in its programs with a pledge to the Millennium Society Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is given to an academically outstanding student in need of financial aid.
*MCI Scholarship
An endowment by MCI was established in 1987 to help outstanding students attend Capitol Technology University on a full time basis despite their financial status. The MCI program now enables two scholarships to be awarded each academic year. As a member of the Millennium Society, MCI will support promising engineering, technology and management students in their pursuit of a cutting edge education.
*Micros Systems, Inc. Scholarship
Micros Systems, Inc. demonstrated its support for Capitol Technology University's mission by endowing this scholarship. As a member of the Millennium Society, Micros Systems, Inc. will support the education of the high-technology professionals of the future. Its first scholarship was awarded in fall 2001.
*Motorola Foundation Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is awarded annually and is intended to assist minority engineering students achieve their academic goals. This scholarship was established in 1997 as part of the Millennium Society Scholarship Fund.
*Northrop Grumman Foundation Scholarship
Since 1991, Northrop Grumman Foundation, formerly Litton Industries, has provided funds for this program. The Northrop Grumman Litton Foundation is a steadfast supporter of the university's mission.
*Northwest Iowa Telephone Company, Inc. Scholarship
The Northwest Iowa Telephone Company, Inc. demonstrated its support for Capitol Technology University by providing one of the earliest endowed scholarship funds. Since 1984, this endowment has enabled one scholarship to be awarded each academic year.
Patton Electronics Company Scholarship
Through the generosity of the Patton Electronics Company, one scholarship is awarded each academic year for a student enrolled in the electrical engineering program.
*Walter N. Pike Scholarship
Annie Pike, widow of Walter Pike, has very generously established an endowment in memory of her late husband. He received a diploma from Capitol Radio & Engineering Institute (CREI), the predecessor institute of Capitol Technology University, in 1939. Based on his CREI education, Pike was declared vital to the war effort during WW II and developed radar and other state-of-the-art systems. He had a long distinguished career in government.
*Prince George's Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
Endowed by the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc., this scholarship is awarded to a resident of Prince George's County each academic year.
Prince George's Board of Trade Education Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship has been awarded to two residents of Prince George's County. Since 1999, the Prince George's Board of Trade Education scholarship has provided Capitol Technology University students with this award. Two scholarships were awarded in the 2001-2002 academic year.
Radio Club of America/Richard Somers Scholarship
Funded by the Radio Club of America, a national society of radio executives, engineers and amateurs, this scholarship has awarded one scholarship each academic year since 1989. The Radio Club of America was founded in 1909 and is the world's oldest radio society. This grant has been made possible by the Richard Somers Fund.
*Hal and Kay Scholl Family Scholarship
This endowed scholarship will support one academically promising student annually. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Scholl are the parents of Tom H. Scholl, a trustee of Capitol Technology University and founder of Telogy Networks. This scholarship was awarded to one student beginning in the fall of 2001.
*LTC Lawrence D. Sites Scholarship
LTC Sites served as acting dean and director of adult education at Capitol Technology University during the late 1960s. For his extraordinary dedication, the college named him a Fellow of the Institute in 1985. His wife, Mary, has established this endowed scholarship in memory of LTC Sites. One scholarship is awarded every year.
*H. Brian Thompson Scholarship
This endowed scholarship will support one academically promising student annually. Thompson has been a trustee of Capitol Technology University since 1987. Joining the Millennium Society with this scholarship is one of the many ways he has demonstrated his belief in and support for Capitol Technology University's mission.
*Verizon Foundation Scholarship
As a member of the Millennium Society, the Verizon Corporation has demonstrated its commitment to Capitol Technology University by endowing a scholarship providing academically talented students with the opportunity to pursue their education.
*Verizon - Maryland Scholarship
During the 2002-2003 academic year, this scholarship supported the academic pursuits of one gifted student. The Verizon Corporation has provided scholarship support to promising students during each academic year since 1987.
*Vitro/Wayne Shaffer Scholarship
The Vitro Corporation has established this endowed scholarship to honor Wayne Shaffer, former president of Vitro Corporation, member of the Capitol Technology University Board of Trustees for 11 years and Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1972 to 1976. The Vitro/Wayne Shaffer Scholarship has funded one recipient for each academic year since 1981.
Washington Gas-Maryland Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a resident of the Washington Gas Maryland service area with financial assistance each available academic year. Washington Gas-Maryland is a corporate neighbor who has been a continued supporter of technological education.
*W. Waverly Webb/Prince George's County Young Men's Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Endowed by the Prince George's Young Men's Educational Foundation, Inc., this scholarship honors W. Waverly Webb, an engineer who served as clerk of the circuit court in Prince George's County from 1948 to 1974, after retiring from Bell Laboratories. One scholarship is awarded each academic year.
*The Harvey and Susan Weiss Scholarship
Mr. Weiss joined the Capitol College Board of Trustees in 1985. As a member of the board he is dedicated to Capitol Technology University's future. The Weiss family joined the Millennium Society in 1999 to ensure that promising students of the future have the opportunity to pursue a high-tech education.
The asterisk (*) designates endowed scholarships.