Returning Recipient Application - Bob Cashner Memorial Fund 2027

Bob Cashner Memorial Scholarship Fund 2027 Application

*Returning Award Recipients Only*
If you are new to our scholarship program, or have applied previously but have not received a scholarship award, please do not use this application form. To avoid disqualification, please submit your application using the designated application form here.
The 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter provides an educational forum bringing together Information Services / Technology and Facilities / Engineering / Real Estate / Construction organizations to promote better understanding of the design, implementation and management issues involved in achieving high levels of uninterrupted infrastructure support. We Design / Build / Support data center facilities that run the world – AI, Cloud, the Edge, etc. Our goal is to provide the public as well as students the path of knowledge regarding the Critical Facilities Industry in addition to a Job Ladder for a path for future employment in this vastly unknown yet essential industry.

In that spirit, the 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter will be awarding several scholarships in memory of Robert (Bob) Cashner. These scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in an accredited college, university, community college, trade, or technical program and pursuing a course of study relevant to the data center industry.

Bob was a Senior Vice President with Wells Fargo's Corporate Properties team. With over 40 years of experience. Bob and his team supported the Technology and Operations Group for Wachovia and Wells Fargo until his passing in 2012. Bob loved the data center industry and was always one you could speak with about data center resiliency, cost effective and sustainable solutions, uptime requirements, and new technologies in the mission critical field.

Bob was a long-time member of 7x24 Exchange International. The Carolinas Chapter is honored to provide these scholarships in memory of Bob Cashner!
The 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter is pleased to offer the possibility of continuing scholarship opportunities for previous recipients who are continuing their education in a field that supports the data center industry.

How to Apply

The following is the application process for returning Bob Cashner Award Recipients:
- An updated transcript must be sent to info@7x24carolinas.org and received by April 9, 2027.
- The application must be submitted no later than Friday, April 9, 2027.
Contact for Questions

If you have a question, please send an e-mail to scholarship@7x24carolinas.org no later than Friday, April 9, 2027.

All questions should include your full name, email address and phone number. Please allow a 72-hour turnaround time for responses.

Requirements for Submission

Applicants MUST use this application platform to ensure that you are fulfilling the mandatory requirements needed to receive an award from 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter.

PLEASE NOTE: All communications between 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter and the applicant will be directly with the candidate only.

Please provide:
- Information requested on the form below.
- Please provide a copy of your UNOFFICIAL transcript (OFFICIAL transcript will be required following the Spring 2027 Semester).
- Updated Resume
Student must meet the above requirements for additional awards.

Value of Each Award: You may receive the same amount that you were previously rewarded.

Use of Award: The scholarship may be used only for school-related tuition, room and board expenses for the academic year of 2027-2028. Funds will only be distributed to the institution the award recipient is attending.
- Institution Bill from the Financial Aid/Cashier’s Office at the institution (should break down expenses to attend) (Award Winners only – this will be required prior to disbursements of funds)
Eligibility Criteria
- Any Spring 2026 Bob Cashner Award Recipient that is continuing at the same school in the same program.
NOTE: The 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter reserves the right to disqualify any application at its sole discretion. All decisions by the Scholarship Committee and/or the Board of Directors regarding the award of scholarships are final.

What to expect:
- Renewal Applications are due no later than April 9, 2027.
- Funds will be distributed directly to your school Bursar prior to the Fall 2027 semester beginning.
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Student Name

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Student Email
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Personal Email (not school related)
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Address

Street Address

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Student Phone Number

Area Code/Country Code Phone Number (000-0000)
College or University Name
Student ID Number
Bursar's Office Address for Distribution of Funds

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Bursar's Office Email Address for Distribution of Funds
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Semesters you will have completed at the end of the present (Spring 2027) semester:
Major:
Expected Graduation Date:

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Telephone/Email address of Guidance Counselor/Dean (if different from previous year):
File Upload - Resume, Updated Transcript

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Are you currently looking for an internship? (If yes, complete the next 3 questions below)
What type of internship role are you looking for?
What semester, term, or date range are you interested in for an internship?
What location(s) would you prefer for your internship?
Are you looking to become an apprentice? (If yes, complete the next 3 questions below)
If yes, what trade?
What semester, term, or date range are you interested in for an apprenticeship?
What location(s) would you prefer for your apprenticeship?
Do you give 7x24 Exchange Carolinas permission to share your resume with our Member Companies?
Post-Graduation Plans
What types of roles are you most interested in? (e.g., design, construction, field operations, project management, traveling engineer, etc.)
What locations are you targeting for career opportunities after graduation?
Are you open to travel as part of your role? If so, what level of travel are you comfortable with?
Are you open to relocating for employment after graduation? If so, which locations would you consider?
Please list any certifications, licenses, technical training, or specialized coursework relevant to your academic or career interests (e.g., OSHA, EIT, CAD, BIM, Lean Construction, etc.).
The 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter is pleased to offer the possibility of continuing scholarship opportunities for previous recipients who are continuing their education in a field that supports the data center industry.

How to Apply

The following is the application process for returning Bob Cashner Award Recipients:
- An updated transcript must be sent to info@7x24carolinas.org and received by April 9, 2027.
- The application must be submitted no later than Friday, April 9, 2027.
Contact for Questions

If you have a question, please send an e-mail to scholarship@7x24carolinas.org no later than Friday, April 9, 2027.

All questions should include your full name, email address and phone number. Please allow a 72-hour turnaround time for responses.

Requirements for Submission

Applicants MUST use this application platform to ensure that you are fulfilling the mandatory requirements needed to receive an award from 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter.

PLEASE NOTE: All communications between 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter and the applicant will be directly with the candidate only.

Please provide:
- Information requested on the form below.
- Please provide a copy of your UNOFFICIAL transcript (OFFICIAL transcript will be required following the Spring 2027 Semester).
- Updated Resume
Student must meet the above requirements for additional awards.

Value of Each Award: You may receive the same amount that you were previously rewarded.

Use of Award: The scholarship may be used only for school-related tuition, room and board expenses for the academic year of 2027-2028. Funds will only be distributed to the institution the award recipient is attending.
- Institution Bill from the Financial Aid/Cashier’s Office at the institution (should break down expenses to attend) (Award Winners only – this will be required prior to disbursements of funds)
Eligibility Criteria
- Any Spring 2026 Bob Cashner Award Recipient that is continuing at the same school in the same program.
NOTE: The 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter reserves the right to disqualify any application at its sole discretion. All decisions by the Scholarship Committee and/or the Board of Directors regarding the award of scholarships are final.

What to expect:
- Renewal Applications are due no later than April 9, 2027.
- Funds will be distributed directly to your school Bursar prior to the Fall 2027 semester beginning.
I agree that all information completed on this application and documents submitted are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that application and submissions will be used for purposes of determination of the Bob Cashner Memorial Scholarship Fund. I also understand that completion of application does not guarantee being awarded the scholarship.
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Bob Cashner Memorial Scholarship Fund 2027 Application

Post-Graduation Plans