SDI Scholars Program

The SDI Scholars Program was established to provide young adults an opportunity to earn an Associate Degree in Computer Information Technology from Surry Community College while achieving on-the-job training at SouthData.

If selected as a SDI Scholar, then SouthData will provide the following:

Reimbursement for tuition and books associated with earning an Associate Degree in Computer Information Technology at Surry Community College
10 hours per week, paid internship at SouthData while attending Surry Community College
Potential career at SouthData upon completion of the Associate Degree in Computer Information Technology

Scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria:

Scholarship recipients must complete the Surry Community College Institutional Financial Aid Application by July 30th for the upcoming school year.
Scholarship recipients will be chosen by a scholarship committee including SouthData and Surry Community College representatives.
Scholarship recipients must be pursuing an Associate Degree in Computer Information Technology.
Scholarship recipients must meet company hiring requirements and participate in a paid internship program with SouthData.
Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Required Documentation:

Completed and signed application
Essay (1,000 to 2,000 words on why you want to pursue an IT career.)
High school transcript

Scholarship application, essay and high school transcript must be submitted to SouthData Attn: Human Resources Department at 201 Technology Lane, Mount Airy, NC 27030. These applications must be received by Thursday, March 28, 2013 (For enrollment in the 2013 Fall Semester).

The SDI Scholar Recipient will be announced no later than June 1, 2013 (2013 Fall Semester).

Dates are subject to change.

Personal Information

Name:	Middle Initial:	Last Name:
Permanent Address		Mailing Address
Street:		Street:
City:		City:
State:		State:
Zip Code:		Zip Code:

Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:

Gender: MaleFemale
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):
What is the most recent grade level you have completed (include 2012):

College/University Information

College/University Name:	Surry Community College
Address:	630 South Main Street
City:	Dobson
State:	NC
Zip Code:	27017
Telephone Number:	336.386.8121
Type of School:	Community College

Student Financial Services

Address:	630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017
Telephone Number:	336.386.3263

Student ID Number, If Already Enrolled:

Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Fall Semester:
Spring Semester:
Summer Semester:

Credit Hours Enrolled:

Delcared Major: Associate Degree in Computer Informtion Techology

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Personal Accomplishments

Work Experience: Please list your work experience, beginning with your most recent employment.

Name of Employer	Address	Telephone Number	Position Held	Start Date	End Date

Awards or Honors: Please list any awards, honors, or special recognitions you have received

Title of Award	Year
Example: Arlington High School - Scholar Athlete of the Year	2006

Organizational Membership: Please list organizational memberships and offices held.
These may include community organizations, teams clubs, fraternities, sororities, honor societies, etc.

Name of Organization	Start Date	End Date
Example: National Honors Society	9/05	5/07

Volunteer Work/Community Activities: Describe your volunteer work and/or community activities.

Name of Organization	Description of Responsibility	Start Date	End Date
Example: Relay for Life	Team Captian: Organized a team of 25 members including family and friends. Raised nearly $3,500	3/07	6/07

Extra-Curricular Activities: Dates may not always be applicable with extra-curricular activities.

Activity	Start Date	End Date
Example: Summer counselor, Camp Sea Side Member of Varsity Women's Basketball Team	2003	2006

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SDI Scholars Program

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Mailing Address

High School Information

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College/University Information

Student Financial Services

Personal Accomplishments

Essay