Prism Scholarship Program Open for 2025
“Knock, knock”,
“Who’s there?”
“Prism!”
“Prism Who?”
“Prism, You, that’s who!”
Opportunity knocks sometimes only once but the Prism Scholarship opens every year!
So, who is “you”, you ask? “You” are an underrepresented higher ed A/V professional staff (not a student) who wants to pursue CTS certification while being mentored by one of our amazing, qualified mentors! “You” will gain access to AVIXA’s online training catalog, a stipend to attend InfoComm and have your test fees covered.
What does under-represented mean? We don’t pretend to know every classification of what underrepresented could mean and we are inclusive of everyone who identifies as such.
Do you know you qualify but think there are other people more deserving? Guess what, You are deserving!
Apply Today!
Applications are open Nov. 28th 2024- April 1st , 2025.
Reach out to dei@hetma.org with any questions or join the community and connect with previous Prism recipients.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
December 17, 2024 – The Higher Education Technology Management Association (HETMA) is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 2025-2026 cohort of the Prism Scholarship. This program, now entering its 4th year in partnership with AVIXA, is a keystone program for HETMA and a groundbreaking opportunity for advancement for those under represented in the AV Industry.
Applications are currently open and will close on April 1, 2025. Please reach out to dei@hetma.org with any questions.
Application Link
Submit an application: wkf.ms/3uK3kXW
Eligibility
1. Belong to an underrepresented community within the AV industry; Women, LGBTQIA+, Black, Latino or Hispanic, Asian, Indigenous, Disabled Persons or other as identified.
2. Employed at a recognized higher education institution and have an email address from
your institution (.edu, edu.au, ac.nz, or ac.uk, etc.).
3. Not currently employed full time by an audiovisual company.
4. Demonstrates a keen interest in an AV career or specialty.
5. Does not qualify for employment based professional development funding to pursue a
CTS qualification.
About the Prism Scholarship
As part of our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, HETMA has partnered with AVIXA to provide scholarships that support the growth of underrepresented communities within the US higher education technology industry.This scholarship is intended as encouragement for women, LGBTQIA+, Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, disabled persons and others to become active leaders and role models for technology managers in the higher education space. Recipients will be recognized as someone determined to leave their mark as an AV professional who has demonstrated a commitment to their continued education, displaying a passion for both higher education and the experiences that audiovisual technology creates. This scholarship includes a one-year Elite Membership to AVIXA, inclusive of the entire online catalog of education, access to a virtual CTS prep course, course materials, the coverage of exam fees for the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) exam, and more!
About HETMA
HETMA is a recognized 501(c)3 advocacy organization focused on the higher education AV industry. The goal of HETMA is to raise awareness of technology issues unique to the higher education community by communicating with manufacturers, vendors, AV industry organizations, and higher education administrators on the needs and challenges that technology managers face. HETMA is also dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to our members so that we can empower and grow our influence as an industry through signature programs like our “HETMA Approved” products, manufacturer focus groups, DEI initiatives, and annual conference. Our belief is that all resources provided through HETMA should always be FREE to the higher ed community. We are by the higher ed vertical and for the higher ed vertical. Visit www.hetma.org for more information and member registration.
About AVIXA
AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 20,000 enterprise and individual members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes for end-users. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Visit avixa.org.