Student Scholarships and Fellowships

Arnold Kurtz Student Achievement Scholarship

The Arnold Kurtz Student Achievement Scholarship recognizes exceptional achievements and accomplishments of Fox MIS students. The scholarship was created to honor the memory of Arnold Kurtz.

• Award
  Annual $2,000 scholarship to continuing high performing MIS students who demonstrate exceptional achievement and accomplishment. Recipients are selected by the Institute for Business and Information Technology. Recipients will be recognized at the annual Fox School IT Awards Reception.
• Eligibility
  Continuing students registered as MIS majors in any MIS undergraduate or masters level program.
• Criteria
  Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and exceptional achievement.
  The achievement should be an exceptional accomplishment beyond standard curriculum and course requirements. For example, exceptional community service or an exceptionally innovative project in a class.
• Deadline
  Please submit the application by 4:30pm of the first business day after spring break each year.

Information Technology Leaders Scholarship Fund

The IBIT IT Leaders Scholarship Fund recognizes the academic performance and leadership of Fox School MIS students.

IBIT IT Leader $4,000 Scholarship Award (continuing students)

• Award
  Annual $4,000 scholarship to a continuing high performing MIS student who demonstrates exceptional leadership. Recipients are selected by the Institute for Business and Information Technology. Recipients will be recognized at the annual Fox School IT Awards Reception.
• Eligibility
  Continuing student registered as an MIS major in the BBA undergraduate program.
• Criteria
  Academic performance: Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
  Leadership: Letters of recommendation that address the contributions of the student and leadership potential.
• Deadline
  Please submit the application by 4:30pm of the first business day after spring break each year. 

AMIS Student Achievement Scholarship

The AMIS Student Achievement Scholarship recognizes the academic performance and leadership of Fox MIS students who actively participate in the student organization.

• Award
  Up to a $1,000 scholarship to a continuing high performing MIS student who demonstrate exceptional leadership and/or academic achievement. Recipients are selected by an AMIS committee and will be recognized at the annual Fox School IT Awards Reception.
• Eligibility
  Continuing student registered as an MIS major or minor in the BBA undergraduate program who is also a member of AMIS.
• Criteria
  Academic performance: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  Leadership: Write a one paragraph summary of your accomplishments at Temple and include reasons why you deserve the award.
  Achievement: Write a one paragraph summary on an exceptional accomplishment beyond standard curriculum and course requirements. For example, exceptional community service or an exceptionally innovative project in a class.
• Deadline
  Please submit the application by 4:30pm of the first business day after spring break each year.

Institute for Business and Information Technology Research Fellowship

The IBIT Research Fellowship provides research funding for exceptional PhD in MIS students. 

IBIT Research Fellowship $3,000 (new students)

• Award
  Annual $1,000 research fund for new PhD in MIS students. The fellowship is renewable each year for two additional years based on the students academic performance and overall achievement in the program. The research fund can be used for travel, research expenses, or computing equipment. Recipients are selected by the MIS department. Unused funds can be carried over each year but must be used before graduation.
• Eligibility
  New entering students admitted as PhD in MIS students to the Fox School PhD in Business Administration program. 
• Criteria
  Academic credentials such as test scores and potential for research achievement as evidenced by previous accomplishments and recommendations. The fellowship is only awarded to exceptional students and is a recognition of your previous accomplishments and research potential. 
• Deadline
  There is no formal deadline, fellowships are awarded on a rolling basis each year. To be considered for the fellowship please contact the MIS PhD Coordinator.