EPI Data Center Futurist Scholarship

Introduction

The EPI Data Center Futurist Scholarship aims to provide financial support for individuals passionate about data centers, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and expertise to thrive in this rapidly evolving industry.

By offering a remarkable financial assistance package, covering between 86% to 93% of the total course fees and exam, the scholarship enables aspiring data center professionals to participate in EPI's prestigious data center training and certification programs. These programs are recognized and respected in the data center industry because they are designed to provide competence-based data center knowledge which is practical, while also including industry best practices. They will empower scholars with the skills that will set them apart in the job market.

In a world driven by data, the demand for skilled professionals in the data center industry has never been greater. As the digital landscape continues to expand at a record-breaking pace, companies worldwide are grappling to find competent individuals who can manage and optimize their data centers efficiently.

By investing in the education and development of aspiring professionals, EPI strives to alleviate this shortage, fostering a sustainable ecosystem of skilled experts who can drive innovation and growth within the industry.

Eligible Program

As a recipient of the prestigious EPI Data Center Futurist Scholarship, you will get exclusive access to a comprehensive training program that leads to a professional accredited and globally recognized certification. With four distinct courses to choose from, each focusing on a specific area of expertise, you can select the course, or courses, that aligns best with your preferred area of specialization within the data center field. You can choose from the following list of courses:

- DCFC – Data Center Foundation Certificate

- CDCP – Certified Data Center Professional

- CNCDP – Certified Network Cabling Design Professional

- CDFOS – Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Specialist

What Does the Scholarship Cover?

- Exclusive Training-On-Demand (TOD) Course Access: Your learning journey will be facilitated through the EPI Academy. You will get 3 months of unrestricted access to the course, which you can access at your own pace, anytime and anywhere, 24x7.

- Study Ebook (Study Aid): You will also receive the comprehensive student eBook to support your studies.

- Certification Exam Voucher: You will get an online exam voucher to sit for the exam. Upon successfully passing the exam, you will earn the highly regarded, globally recognized and accredited certification associated with your chosen course. The certificate validates your knowledge, opening doors to exciting career opportunities within the data center industry.

Scholarship Amount

As a successful recipient of this scholarship, you will receive coverage for a significant portion of the training and certification fees, ranging from 86% to 93%. This means that as an approved scholar, you will only be responsible for paying a nominal amount, ensuring accessibility and affordability for aspiring data center professionals. In addition to this partial scholarship, there is also an opportunity for a full scholarship. This is generously co-funded between EPI and our esteemed sponsors. The full scholarships will only be available to the students who are studying at any one of the EIPs (DC Futurist Scholarship - Educational Institution Partners). The availability will depend on the sponsorship levels and the sponsors’ respective locations.

Award/Eligibility Criteria

We welcome aspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds who meet either one of the following criteria:

- Students in the final year of any technical education program in any educational institutions – technical school, university, college, polytechnics, etc.

- Unemployed workers registered with a government unemployment office or welfare agency, and seeking employment opportunities in the data center industry.

- Unemployed School Leavers / Graduates who have passed their final exams for a technical education program in any educational institution within the last 6 months but have not yet been able to find a matching job.

- Job-switchers currently not working in a data center but looking to switch career paths and venture into the exciting world of data centers.

How to Apply

Applying for the EPI Data Center Futurist Scholarship is as easy as following these simple steps:

- Download the application form, here.

- Fill out the form with required info. Don’t leave anything out!

- Gather all the supporting documents mentioned in the application form. We’ll need those too.

- Shoot us an email with the completed application form and all the supporting documents attached. Our email address is support@epi-ap.com.

But hey, before you hit that send button, make sure you've got the recipe for success:

- Double-check that you meet the Award Criteria we mentioned earlier. Can't skip that part!

- Promise us you'll finish the training and sit for the exam within 3 months. We're counting on you!

- Give us the green light to publish your name, country, and certificate name on our website and social media if we're planning any cool initiatives like that.

By following these steps and making sure you've ticked off all the conditions, you'll give yourself the best shot at landing this awesome scholarship. We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to reviewing your application.