Eligibility
- All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited college or university for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship.
- Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA.
- Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply.
An interest in technology or business preferred but not required.
Required application details
- Please write a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay answering the following questions:
- Why are meaningful interactions important for customers?
- When a customer contacts a company, how can a company use that interaction to shape the customer’s view of the company and their loyalty to it?
- Where do you see communication technology headed and how can we use technology to create better connections?
- Please provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university. A transcript, tuition receipt, or acceptance letter will be accepted.
Please submit The Connect First Scholarship form below.
How to apply
To apply for the Connect First Scholarship, please email the following information, and send attachements to: lwiliams@connectfirst.com
- Full Name
- Email Address
- College or University Name
- College or University Mailing Address
- Proof of Enrollment - Transcripts, tuition receipt, or acceptance letter will be accepted. Please submit as .jpeg, .pdf, or .doc
- Essay answering above questions. Please submit as .pdf or .doc
- Confirmation and acceptance of terms and conditions
Additional scholarship details
- Winning candidate will be selected by a panel of judges from Connect First.
- Scholarship is available on a yearly basis and is non-renewable.
- Any questions about The Connect First Scholarship can be directed to: lwiliams@connectfirst.com.
- The scholarship funds provided by Connect First will be sent via check to the college or university. Funds are to be applied to qualified college expenses (including tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board) for the current academic year.
All applications must be submitted by January 2, 2019. A winner will be selected and notified by January 20, 2019.