{"id":133250,"date":"2026-03-24T04:20:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/901395139"},"modified":"2026-03-24T04:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:20:55","slug":"gtia-and-channelpro-seek-next-gen-tech-leaders-for-the-2026-cecilia-galvin-scholarship-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/gtia-and-channelpro-seek-next-gen-tech-leaders-for-the-2026-cecilia-galvin-scholarship-award\/","title":{"rendered":"GTIA and ChannelPro Seek Next-gen Tech Leaders for the 2026 Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Award"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The application deadline is approaching for the Cecilia Galvin Scholarship. The program celebrates and inspires future tech leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Empowering the next generation of technology professionals is crucial for fostering innovation and strengthening the industry. That\u2019s why the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) has once again teamed with The ChannelPro Network for the 2026 Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Award<\/a> competition.<\/p>\n

Presented annually by GTIA<\/a> (formerly CompTIA Community) and The ChannelPro Network, the program honors the legacy of Cecilia Galvin<\/a>, a beloved member of the ChannelPro team and former executive editor. Galvin\u2019s passion for fostering young talented young women in STEM inspired this program. To this day, it inspires future tech leaders by providing resources and recognition to help them thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember working with Cecilia \u2014 she was terrific,\u201d said Suzanne Mattaboni<\/a>, president of Suzanne Mattaboni Communications and an award-winning PR professional in the IT services sector. \u201cThis is a particularly great thing for GTIA and ChannelPro to do in her honor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recognizing Outstanding Achievements<\/h2>\n
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Paige Erickson<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Paige Erickson from Sartell, MN<\/a>, was the 2025 GTIA ChannelPro Cecilia Galvin Scholarship winner. The two-time Dean\u2019s List Award Winner at her high school planned to study mechanical engineering at North Dakota State University. Even before graduating from high school, her list of accomplishments included:<\/p>\n