CIO COUNCIL of South Florida 2026
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  • CIO Council of South Florida SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

    2025-26
  • Purpose: To award four (4) deserving students from Broward County Public Schools with a $3,000.00 scholarship (2 years at $1,500.00 each year) who meet the following criteria:
    • Must be a program concentrator (minimum of three courses) in Information Technology
    • Interested in pursuing a college major in Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
    • Attend a South Florida public or private college, university, or technical school
    • Must be a U.S. Resident or Citizen
    • Minimum of 2.8 GPA
    • Two letters of recommendation (from a current or former teacher and/or employer)
    • Video interview via Google Meet, if deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee
    • All applications must be submitted with the completed Application form below
    (No other formats will be considered)
  • The following criteria will be evaluated and weighted in the selection process but will not restrict applicants meeting the criteria above:
    • Economic need
    • Community service or civic involvement
    • Internship and/or work experience within industry
  • Applicant must submit a typed one-page essay. The essay topic is:
  • What have you learned from your studies in your academy that attracts you to pursue post-secondary training in this field? What do you see yourself doing in the field of choice?
  • Please note that chatbot essays (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, etc.) will be disqualified.
  • DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND ESSAY to the CIO Council: March 15, 2026, by 4:00 PM.
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  • CIO Council of South Florida SCHOLARSHIP Application 2025-2026

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Date of Birth:
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  • Gender:
  • 1. Are you a student enrolled in a BCPS Information Technology program?
  • 2. Have you applied to a South Florida public or private college, university or technical school?
  • 3. Are you receiving free or reduced lunch?
  • If yes, upload a copy of your eligibility letter.
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  • 4. Are you a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident?
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  • **Certification: Applicant must read and sign below to be eligible for consideration.
    I certify that the above information is correct and that the accompanying essay is an original work for which I received no outside assistance and/or utilized no primary or secondary sources, unless otherwise noted.

  • Furthermore, I grant Broward County Public Schools, Broward Education Foundation and the CIO Council of South Florida permission to distribute my essay, when necessary, including any broadcast or print republications, as well as utilize my name and likeness for future promotional projects.

  • Date:
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  • DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND ESSAY to Broward Education Foundation:
    Lead teacher should forward all Applications including

    Letters of Recommendation and Essays to:
    Claudette Lavoie, clavoie@browardschools.com by due date: March 15, 2026, by 4:00 PM.

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