CIS Scholarships & Awards

Incoming First-Year Students


Computer Information Systems (CIS) Scholarships

The Executive Advisory Board for the Department of CIS & MS has initiated a number of scholarships that are awarded to incoming first year students who are committed to the Computer Information Systems major at James Madison University.

These scholarships are merit-based.  Recipients of these competitive awards should display academic achievement, leadership and a committment towards pursuing a career related to business and computing.  To apply for one of these scholarships, fill in the online form and submit it either electronically or by mail. Awards will be made first to students who are "admitted early" in February and, funds permitting, to other admitted applicants in April of each year. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Susan Kruck at 540-568-3016 or email her at kruckse@jmu.edu.

JMU Thomas and Karyn Dingledine Scholarship for Achievement in Academics and Service Scholarships

Six scholarships are given annually by the JMU Dingledine Scholarship Selection Committee.  Recipients of the scholarship should exemplify excellence in academic achievement, leadership, and community service.  An 'Early Action' freshman application to JMU is required

Madison Achievement Scholarships

The Madison Achievement Scholarships are merit-based awards which recognize a broad spectrum of accomplishment and potential. Award amounts vary from $2,000 for two years to $500 for one year.  Approximately 50 awards are given annually.

 

CIS Juniors and Seniors

The Department of Computer Information Systems & Management Science offers several scholarships and awards to juniors and seniors majoring in CIS.  Below is a list of the CIS scholarships and their recipients.


Dr. Charles P. Bilbrey Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Charles P. Bilbrey, former CIS & MS department head, to provide scholarships for deserving JMU CIS students.

      2008 Winner: Nicholas Passero
2007 Winner:
 Vivian Tran

 
   
   
   

 

James T. Bradley Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in CIS based upon GPA, community service and leadership.
 2008 Winner: Kat Billington
     2007 Winner:
 Stephanie Marino
2006 Winner:
Karen Mimm
   
   
   

 

ManTech Consulting Award
Presented annually to the team developing the best proposal in the Information Technology Consulting class (CIS 434).  
2009 Winner:
 Nick Passero, Nicholas Passero, Kyle Murphy
2008 Winner: Jonathan Robinson, Stephanie Marino, and Jeff Ellis
     2007 Winner: James Chilton, Veronica Sheen and Ryan Swanson
2006 Winner:  David Parker, Nathaniel Liberati and Jennifer Weidman 
   
   

 

 

Outstanding Junior in CIS Award
Annual award to the outstanding junior majoring in CIS.  
2008 Winner: Kat Billington
2007 Winner:
Christopher Rielly
2006 Winner:
Alex Slinker
   
        
   

 

 

Outstanding Senior in CIS Award
Annual award to the outstanding senior majoring in CIS. 2009 Winner:
 Christine Smith
2008 Winner: Jonathan Meadows
2007 Winner: David Parker
     2006 Winner: Kevin Sturm
   
   

 

JMU Technology Alumni Group (TAG) Scholarship
Established by JMU's Technology Alumni Group (TAG) to recognize leadership and academic performance in the CIS program.
 2008 Winner: Christine Smith
     2007 Winner:
 Zach Henry
2006 Winner:
 Stephanie Marino
2005 Winner: Bretton P. Berman

 

 

Others Awards for CIS Majors
2008 Winners:  
Boehm Family Endowed Scholarship: Christine Smith
Entrepreneurial Studies: Daniel Mahon
Double Major in CIS and FIN
Robert Holmes Scholarship  and Adolph Coors Foundation Scholarship Marcus Ford
Note: CIS freshman
Nancy Revercomb Brubaker Endowed Scholarship for Foreign Exchange Students

Murong Cai
Note: Murong Cai is in the JMU/Wuhan University 1+2+1 CIS program
Norm Kuhl Memorial Endowed Scholarship Daniel Ballard
Double Major in CIS and FIN