[Cialug] Principal IT Scholarship

[Matt Millard]

Thought I'd pass this on to any of the younger members...would love to
see some more interns with interest in Linux/Unix.

Matt


http://www.principal.com/careers/itscholarship.htm

The Information Technology Scholarship

Are you a high school senior in the state of Iowa with a 3.5 GPA who
plans to pursue a Computer Science, MIS, CIS, Computer Programming, or
related field of study at an accredited college or university? If you
answered yes, this is your chance to receive a $2,500 Information
Technology Scholarship from The Principal!

The Principal IT Scholarship also offers you first consideration for
full time summer internships with the company, and the opportunity to
qualify for the scholarship each year, for a maximum of four years
and $10,000.

Qualifications

Applicant must:

Be a U.S. citizen Be a resident of Iowa Be currently enrolled in high
school as a graduating senior Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5
Select a Computer Science, MIS, CIS, Computer Programming, or related
field of study at an accredited college or university Employees, agents
and family members of employees of the Principal Financial Group and its
subsidiaries are eligible.


Selection Criteria

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants by a committee, designated by
The Principal, based on a combination of the following criteria (in no
particular order):

ACT/SAT score Extracurricular involvement and leadership Interview
with members of the IT Recruiting Committee Transcripts Work history
Written essay

Awards Scholarship certificate will be presented to recipient.
Scholarship payment will be made directly to the university/college on
recipient=92s behalf. Up to four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded each
year to qualified candidates.

Internship

Candidates awarded scholarships will receive first consideration for
full time summer internships.

Scholarship Requirements

Candidates awarded scholarships will have the opportunity to qualify for
the $2,500 scholarship each year for a maximum of four years and $10,000
if all requirements are met:

Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (or equivalent if
school terms differ). Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 (4.0 =3D A) or
equivalent. If the GPA is not maintained, the scholarship may be
withdrawn at the sole discretion of the Principal Financial Group.
Maintain good student standing with the college or university. Maintain
good standing with the Principal Financial Group, and achieve an
acceptable performance rating, if selected for a full time summer
internship.

Application Process and Deadlines

Apply using our online application To be considered for the 2005-2006
academic year, application must be submitted electronically by June
30, 2005. Official transcripts must be postmarked by June 30, 2005,
for the application to be considered. Finalists will be chosen after
all applications have been reviewed. Academic year 2005-2006
Principal IT Scholarship award recipients will be notified no later
than August 5, 2005.

Contact Information

Principal IT Scholarship Human Resources Employment The Principal
Financial Group Des Moines, IA 50392 Phone: (515) 247.0120 or (800)
843.4436 E-mail: gustafson.christine@principal.com
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  Matt Millard
  gocyclones@eml.cc
  http://www.millardfam.com