Getting back on the career track just got easier.
For millions of technical professionals, unemployment can present some frightening realities. But it can also present valuable opportunities, if you know where to look.
ESI International’s Stand Out Scholarship is making a half million dollars in career development learning funds available for out of work project managers, business analysts and general business professionals.
ESI's SOS tuition assistance can make it easier for you to enhance project management and business analysis skills and build a more competitive resume that stands out; so you can continue building your career. ESI courses available through the scholarship program are offered via ESI public classrooms across the United States, our innovative virtual classroom or convenient e-Training platforms, and curriculum paths include:
- Project Management
- IT Project Management
- Program Management
- Business Analysis
As a global leader in professional development learning, ESI wants to make sure our programs remain financially accessible to you, even while you’re not working.
Candidates accepted for the Stand Out Scholarship from ESI may apply and receive tuition assistance for up to three courses, including those applicable toward an ESI Certificate. Awards will cover the majority of ESI’s tuition for approved Project Management, Program Management and Business Analysis courses. The scholarship program runs through December 31, 2010, or until the full $500,000 is awarded. Read more about Stand Out Scholarship eligibility requirements below and contact us with any questions you have about the program or application.
Message from ESI President:
"We feel strongly about supporting our colleagues in the Project Management and Business Analysis communities who are unemployed and are competing in a volatile job market. By making learning programs more accessible for those who can especially benefit from them now, we have a unique opportunity to turn a negative into something very positive."
-- John Elsey, ESI International President & CEO
Eligibility and Program Highlights
- The $500,000 scholarship fund will be available until the earlier of December 31, 2010 or such time that the scholarship fund is discontinued by ESI International.
- Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be currently unemployed and show acceptable proof of unemployment dated within 60 days of the date of the application (i.e. notification of eligibility from your unemployment office, letter from previous employer, copy of unemployment check(s) and/or benefits).
- Applicants can apply for and be awarded scholarships for up to three courses, enabling students to earn an Associate's Certificate to add to their resume.
- Applicants are responsible for paying the difference between the full tuition price then-in-effect at the time the session begins and the amount of the scholarship award. This difference is currently $250.
- Scholarships are granted toward tuition only. In the event that the applicant chooses to travel, any travel and miscellaneous expenses will be the responsibility of the recipient.
- Scholarship funds are not eligible to be applied to in-person sessions scheduled and delivered within Texas; however applicants in Texas can apply funds to e-Training and Virtual Classroom sessions.
- Interested individuals must complete and submit an application in order to be eligible for a scholarship.
- The scholarship can only be applied to training in Project/Program Management (PMC), IT Project Management (ITP) and Business Analysis (BAP) courses (i.e. public classroom, e-Training or virtual classroom).
The resources you need to plan the future you want.
To make your re-employment process easier, we’ve consolidated a number of employment resources, including job search links, networking and professional development resources in the right-hand column of this page.
