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This scholarship honors the legacy Matthew Sittloh, a masterful technician who was involved in audiovisual engineering, sales, and management for his entire career. Matt was an incredible resource and expert in the audiovisual industry and an inspiration to many.

This scholarship is aimed at students in pursuit of a technical program or advanced degree towards a career in the audiovisual industry. This scholarship is a one-time award paid towards tuition or other worthy expenses for an applicant studying a subject related to AV at a community or technical college.

Additional information will be forthcoming on this scholarship which include additional eligibility requirements, website, application and selection process. Our hope is to continue this scholarship in Matt's name for years to come. Your support, both patrons and vendors, of this technology show will help to further this cause and contribute to making the next generation aware of this great industry we all love.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Enrolled in vocational, undergraduate, or a graduate program related to the audiovisual and integrated experience industry
  • Is not currently employed full-time by an audiovisual service provider or company (does not exclude interns, apprentices, or contract workers)
  • Demonstrates keen interest in an AV career through studies and extracurricular activities
  • Previous winners are ineligible
  • Applicants may only apply to one scholarship

Selection Process

Applications are judged by a panel composed of industry leaders and volunteers. Winners are considered holistically and selected based on: 

  1. Presentation of application
  2. School performance and standing in community
  3. Interests, work experiences, extracurricular activities
  4. Written Essay
  5. Recommendation letter

Program Administration

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