CINCH UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Cinch I.T. Leadership Scholarship Program will award a $1,000 scholarship to one student per academic semester. The student must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university during the semester for which the scholarship application is awarded.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, each student must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an accredited college or university. Applicants currently enrolled in a college or university must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to qualify for the scholarship.
The scholarship is available to all students ages 18 and over, at all levels from high school senior to graduate school.
The Scholarship Essay
To be considered for the Cinch I.T. Leadership Scholarship, students must submit an original essay explaining the importance of leadership.
Essay Theme
The Cinch I.T. Leadership Scholarship rewards students who show skills in motivating others inside and outside of the classroom. We look to leaders for advice, direction, inspiration, and to keep us moving forward when things get tough. Share your leadership role experience, whether it was for your school’s sport team, club, outside organization, church, or volunteer group, and you could win $1,000 in financial aid to use toward educational expenses.
Essay Requirements
All essays should be between 750 and 1,000 words and submitted via email (Microsoft Word document preferred) to scholarship@cinchit.com on or before our semester deadlines:
- Spring Semester Deadline: November 1
- Fall Semester Deadline: July 1
Please include the following in your application:
- Your name, email address, and phone number in the email
- Your name, email address, and phone number at the top of each page of the essay
- A copy of your most recent school transcript and proof of college enrollment
Please Note: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to qualify for the scholarship.
Essay Judges and Social Media Voting
Submissions will be judged by Cinch I.T. staff, and finalist essays may also be posted on social media to be voted on via likes/shares. Social voting is not the sole basis of the final decision, but may influence the eventual outcome.
General Essay Advice
Before you begin writing your essay, consider these few important points:
- Be Specific
The best applicants are the ones who understand what it means to be a leader and who have demonstrated leadership traits and qualities in their own lives. Don’t just write that you have a desire to be a leader; share vivid examples of how you exemplify leadership. Avoid providing a list of accomplishments; rather, use specific examples to paint a detailed picture of you — the leader.
- Proofread Carefully
Your essay should be in your own words and free from grammatical, spelling, and syntax errors. We are expecting a clean and polished final draft. Use the resources at your disposal to ensure your essay is error-free and ready for submission.
About Cinch I.T.
Cinch I.T. is a national Managed Service Provider headquartered in Worcester, MA. The firm was founded in 2004 to provide outsourced managed IT services targeted to small and medium-sized businesses. Since inception, Cinch I.T. has been committed to giving back. The firm has provided resources to local and national causes relating to education, the elderly, veterans, health care, and poverty.
