NEIT 2014 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

September 24, 2014

Available to All Students attending January 2015 quarter: 

Deadline to apply is October 17, 2014

NEIT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP –A minimum of ten scholarships are being made available through the generosity of New England Tech alumni, employees, vendors and friends that supported the Annual NEIT Alumni Golf Tournament. 

TEXTRON SCHOLARSHIPTwo scholarships are being provided by Textron, a pioneer of the diversified business model with over 32,000 employees and facilities in 25 countries. 

COMPASS CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP – Five scholarships are being funded by Compass, a leading food service company that specializes in the educational sector and operates the Food Court at New England Tech.

MATTHEW J. FANDETTI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPMatthew Fandetti was a nine-year employee of the Providence Journal Company, a wonderful colleague to so many in the journal family. Matthew was a native Rhode Islander and was nearing the completion of the degree requirements at New England Institute of Technology when he was abruptly taken away. Three scholarships are available to assist students.

REQUIRMENTS: Must demonstrate a solid employment history, a love for learning, and interest in advancing his/her professional technical career.

NEW ENGLAND TECH EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIPThree scholarships are being provided by the generosity of the employees of New England Tech to financially assist our students.

Game Development and Simulation Programming, Video Game Design Technology, and Information Technology Scholarships 

CURT SCHILLING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP – Three scholarships are being provided to insure students have the necessary financial resources to obtain their degree. These scholarships are provided by the generosity of Dr. Curt Schilling, an honorary degree recipient of New England Institute of Technology. 

Information Technology Scholarships 

PAT DaSILVA SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship is being offered to students pursuing a degree in Information Technology. Pat was an Assistant Professor in the IT department for 18 years prior to her passing.  Pat was a wonderful colleague and a dedicated instructor. 

WILLIAM R. TALLADAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPWilliam Talladay was a former New England Institute of Technology student pursuing his educational goals in the Computer Information Technology when he suddenly passed away. 

Mechanical Engineering Technology Scholarships – Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees 

STEVEN SEMINARA SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship is being offered to students in in honor of a dedicated Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Steve was not only a committed educator, but an outstanding colleague.

BOB DUPUIS SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship is being offered by Precision Metalforming Association of New England in honor of Bob Dupuis of Dayton Progress Corp. Mr. Dupuis is a 27-year veteran of the precision metalforming industry and a long standing member of PMA. 

Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Heating Technology Scholarships  

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. SCHOLARSHIPW.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading domestic and international business distributor of HVAC, Electrical, Lighting and numerous other products. Many of the New England Tech’s graduates are customers of Grainger Industrial Supply. There are a minimum of five scholarships available. 

REGAN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SCHOLARSHIPRegan Heating and Air Conditioning is a Rhode Island company with 40 years of experience in residential and commercial heating, cooling and indoor air quality systems. They were the heating and air conditioning contractor of our new East Greenwich facilities. This scholarship is to recognize Terry Regan, President, and Regan Heating and Air Conditioning’s generosity in supporting New England Tech.

Automotive and Automotive Service Management Technology Scholarships  

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE SCHOLARSHIPFive scholarships are being offered by Bridgestone/Firestone, a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of quality tires with retail and repair centers throughout the United States and Internationally. Bridgestone/Firestone employs numerous New England Tech graduates.

Electrical Technology Scholarship 

ROSSI ELECTRIC SCHOLARSHIPRossi Electric is a Rhode Island electrical contractor with 20 years experience in commercial and industrial construction. Vin Rossi, the company President, is a graduate of New England Tech and his firm was the electrical contractor of our new East Greenwich facilities. This scholarship is to recognize Vin Rossi and Rossi Electric’s generosity in supporting New England Tech. 

Michael P. Hickey Jr. Memorial Scholarship 

This scholarship is being offered by the Electrical League of Rhode Island to honor a long standing member of the Electrical League with a passion and dedication to the electrical profession. The award will be provided to Rhode Island high school graduates residing in Rhode Island.