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As the projected employment growth for various computer and information technology occupations continues to rise due to continuous technological advancements, more and more organizations are offering scholarships for computer science majors to fulfill the increasing demand within the thriving industry. Therefore, those with sharp mathematical skills, an analytical mind, and a keen interest in technological systems are eligible for various funding options to reduce the costs of attending college and pursuing a degree in computer science. The following are 25 of the most generous scholarships for computer science majors that can be a tremendous financial aid in gaining the education needed to be part of the next big leap in computer technology.
1. AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarships
Deadline: November 1st
Each year, the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) offers Cyber Security Scholarships for $5,000 each to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing an accredited degree in cyber security, cyber attack, computer science, information technology, electronic engineering, or digital forensics. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, be currently enrolled at a two or four-year institution, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and submit two letters of recommendation.
Contact
AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarships
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 631-6149
scholarship@afcea.org
http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/cyber.asp
2. Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Sponsored by the Association of Record Managers and Administrators (ARMA), the Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund Scholarship is awarded annually for $1,000 to $2,000 for U.S. and Canada students who are actively pursuing an accredited degree in computer science or information technology for a career in information or records management. Along with the application, candidates must submit three letters of recommendation, current official school transcript, and written proof of enrollment at an accredited institution.
Contact
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund Scholarship
P.O. Box 70530
Houston, TX 77270
(713) 412-8406
contact@alhef.org
3. Ann Arbor AWC Scholarship for Women in Computing
Deadline: April 1st
With the goal of increasing the number of women in computing and technological careers, the Ann Arbor AWC Scholarship for Women in Computing is granted annually for $1,000 each to two or three female students who are pursuing a career in a computer science or technology-related field at an accredited institution in Washtenaw County of Michigan. Qualified applicants must have at least two semesters of coursework remaining, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and submit a 500-word essay on a recent computer-related project.
Contact
Ann Arbor AWC Scholarship for Women in Computing
301 North Main Street Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-0401
annarbor@awc-hq.org
4. Banatao Filipino-American Education Scholarships
Deadline: February 20th
Administered by the Asian Pacific Fund in honor of Dado Banatao’s achievement as a computer engineer and entrepreneur, five Banatao Filipino-American Education Scholarships are offered annually for $5,000 each to incoming freshmen enrolled full-time in an accredited engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental studies, or physical science program. Eligible candidates must reside in northern California, be at least 50 percent Filipino heritage, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate financial need.
Contact
Banatao Filipino-American Education Scholarships
465 California Street Suite 809
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 395-9985
info@asianpacificfund.org
5. Ciencia National Hispanic Scholars Program
Deadline: February 15th
Sponsored by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the Ciencia National Hispanic Scholars Program presents up to 25 scholarships for $2,000 each to Hispanic college students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico who are actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a declared science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) major. Qualified students must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution.
Contact
Ciencia National Hispanic Scholars Program
1501 Sixteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 387-5000
info@hispanichealth.org
https://www.alliancescholars.org/applications/
6. Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Annually, the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF) offers the Board of Directors Scholarship for between $1,000 and $5,000 to full-time students who are committed to pursuing a career in the document management and graphic communications field with a degree in computer science, web design, software engineering, or information technology. Selection for the award will be based on scholastic achievement, participation in school or community activities, organizational affiliations, educational objectives, and an application essay.
Contact
Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors Scholarship
1845 Precinct Line Rd.
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 849-1145
info@edsf.org
7. ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarships
Deadline: May 15th
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation offers up to 30 Computer and Video Game Scholarships annually to assist women and minority students who are pursuing an accredited degree full-time that leads to a career in computer or video game arts. In order to qualify for the $3,000 scholarship, applicants must be accepted or enrolled full-time at an accredited undergraduate four-year U.S. institution, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better, and demonstrate financial need.
Contact
ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarships
317 Madison Avenue 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
(917) 522-3250
esafinfo@theesa.com
8. ExCEL Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 15th
At Loyola University Chicago, the Department of Computer Science hosts the Excellence in Computing at Every Level (ExCEL) Scholarship Program to provide $5,000 awards for academically talented students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Master of Science in Computer Science programs. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, be enrolled full-time, demonstrate academic achievement with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have at least 15 credits of work remaining to degree completion.
Contact
ExCEL Scholarship Program
Lewis Towers Suite 520
820 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 915-7999
gpd@cs.luc.edu
9. Google Lime Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 6th
Established in 2008 in collaboration with Lime Connect, the Google Lime Scholarship Program offers $10,000 scholarships for full-time U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students with visible or invisible disabilities who are pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree from an accredited institution. Recipients who exemplify strong academic performance and commitment to computer science will also be invited to attend the annual Google Scholars’ Retreat and be considered for a software engineering internship.
Contact
Google Lime Scholarship Program
590 Madison Avenue 21st Floor
New York, NY 10022
(212) 521-4469
http://www.limeconnect.com/opportunities/page/google-lime-scholarship-program
10. HP Scholars Program
Deadline: March 15th
Since Hewlett Packard depends on talented computer science graduates to move the company forward with all of the latest industry developments, the HP Scholars Program is designed to award $3,000 four-year scholarships to promising minority students of African American, Latino, or American Indian descent who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. This program is available at the partnering universities of UCLA, SJSU, North Carolina A&T, Morgan State, and University of Washington.
Contact
HP Scholars Program
161 North Concord Exchange
South St. Paul, MN 55075
(651) 453-2122
hpscholars@hp.com
11. Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship
Deadline: July 1st
Annually, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) awards the Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship for $2,000 to enlisted soldiers and honorably discharged veterans who are pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, or bio-technology at an accredited four-year U.S. institution. Along with the application, qualified military personnel must submit two letters of recommendation, a one-page handwritten autobiography, certified transcript, letter of intent describing degree curriculum, and copy of DD-214 discharge papers.
Contact
Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship
2425 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(800) 336-4570 ext. 655
svonbriesen@ausa.org
12. Lambeth Family Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 1st
Sponsored by the Seattle Foundation, the Lambeth Family Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to deserving Washington state students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at any U.S. accredited institution with a major in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, or business. In order to be eligible for the $3,000 renewable award, applicants must submit a brief essay on educational goals, statement of financial need, two reference letters, and an official sealed transcript.
Contact
Lambeth Family Scholarship Fund
1200 Fifth Avenue Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-2294
info@seattlefoundation.org
13. Microsoft Licensing Community Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
Each year, the Microsoft Licensing Community Scholarship program provides two $3,000 scholarships and one $5,000 scholarship to outstanding low income diverse students who need financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate college degree in business, information technology, human resources, finance, computer science, or accounting. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time, demonstrate financial need, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and compose a 500-word essay on the impact of technology in their career goals.
Contact
Microsoft Licensing Community Scholarship
6100 Neil Road Suite 100
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 335-4244
lbellin@microsoft.com
14. NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program
Deadline: March 1st
The NASA Graduate Student Researchers (GSRP) Program awards fellowships with a $21,000 stipend, $4,000 travel allowance, $1,000 health insurance coverage, and $4,000 university allowance to participate in a 12-month internship at any NASA Center nationwide for graduate study leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field. For computer science students who are interested in satellite technology, electronics engineering, or computer architecture, this program provides an opportunity to launch a promising career.
See also: 25 Great Scholarships for Engineering Major
Contact
NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program
38256 Sierra Highway Suite A
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 276-3562
lance.richards-1@nasa.gov
https://fellowships.nasaprs.com/gsrp/nav/
15. Northrop Grumman HENAAC Scholarships
Deadline: April 30th
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman, the Great Minds in STEM offers the HENAAC Scholarships annually for up to $10,000 to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited two or four-year U.S. institution with a major related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Applicants must demonstrate leadership in Hispanic community activities, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, write a 700-word essay on a predetermined topic, and submit at least two letters of recommendation.
Contact
Northrop Grumman HENAAC Scholarships
602 Monterey Pass Rd.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 262-0997
gcruz@greatmindsinstem.org
16. Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship
Deadline: May 31st
Created by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), the Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship is provided annually for $1,000 to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are blind or visually impaired and are pursuing an accredited degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology. For consideration, applicants are required to submit an online application, official high school or college transcripts, two letters of reference, and proof of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist.
Contact
Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship
1000 Fifth Avenue Suite 350
Huntington, WV 25701
(800) 232-5463
tannis@afb.net
17. Pennsylvania SciTech Scholarship
Deadline: August 1st
Administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), the Pennsylvania SciTech Scholarship program is available to sophomore, junior, and senior-level college students who are enrolled in an approved computer science or technology program within the state. In order to be considered for the $3,000 scholarship, qualified Pennsylvania residents must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be enrolled on a full-time basis, demonstrate financial need, and complete an internship or work experience before graduation.
Contact
Pennsylvania SciTech Scholarship
1200 North 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(800) 233-0557
NETS@pheaa.org
http://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/other-educational-aid/nets-scitech-scholarship.shtml
18. Roosevelt Archival Internship Fund
Deadline: April 1st
At the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute (FERI), the Roosevelt Archival Internship Fund offers $1,200 to $1,400 stipends to undergraduate and graduate students who participate in the six-week internship during summer break on the New Deal Network website project in Hyde Park. Eligible interns must be majoring in political science, history, library science, information technology, or computer science with a wide range of research, computer, and software database skills.
Contact
Roosevelt Archival Internship Fund
511 Albany Post Rd.
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(914) 229-0872
roosevelt.library@nara.gov
19. Scott Tarbell Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Annually, the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) awards the Scott Tarbell Scholarship for $1,500 to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with the severe bleeding disorder of hemophilia A or B. Eligible candidates for the scholarship must be U.S. citizens who are majoring in computer science or mathematics at a vocation college, university, or graduate school. Those who are pursuing the computer certifications of MCSE, CNE, or CNA are also welcome to apply.
Contact
Scott Tarbell Scholarship
201 Great Circle Rd.
Nashville, TN 37228
(800) 6606 ext. 5175
scholarship@hemophiliahealth.com
20. SMART Scholarship for Service Program
Deadline: August 1st
Established by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program provides students who demonstrate academic achievement with a stipend between $22,000 and $38,000 annually with full tuition, book, and health insurance coverage in exchange for employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Students must be pursuing a degree in aeronautical engineering, biosciences, chemistry, civil engineering, computer sciences, industrial systems, mathematics, physics, or related scientific fields.
Contact
SMART Scholarship for Service Program
1818 N Street NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-3544
smart@asee.org
http://smart.asee.org/about
21. Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
Deadline: May 15th
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) distributes over 200 annual scholarships as financial assistance to women who are admitted into ABET-accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs at an approved U.S. four-year institution in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and/or computer science. Along with the application, qualified candidates are asked to submit personal references, financial aid statements, a short essay, and an official high school or college transcript.
Contact
Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
203 North La Salle Street Suite 1675
Chicago, IL 60601
(877) 793-4636
scholarships@swe.org
22. United States Steel Foundation Endowed Scholarships
Deadline: May 1st
Established at a number of participating colleges and universities nationwide, the United States Steel Foundation Endowed Scholarships are available to entering first-year students who have been accepted for full-time study towards a bachelor’s degree in a business-related major, including accounting, engineering, finance, computer science, business, or natural sciences. Preference is given to sons and daughters of active full-time employees of U.S. Steel, but selection is generally based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need.
Contact
United States Steel Foundation Endowed Scholarships
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086
(724) 814-3000
rashburn@aist.org
23. Virginia L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st
At the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton, the Virginia L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship is offered annually for $3,000 to incoming full-time enrolled freshmen who have declared a major program of study in computer science or mathematics. Since selection for the renewable award is based upon academic merit and financial need, eligible applicants must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate significant need for tuition assistance.
Contact
Virginia L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
4400 Vestal Parkway E.
Binghamton, NY 13902
(607) 777-2428
finaid@bingumb.cc.binghamton.edu
24. William E. Weisel Scholarship Award
Deadline: February 1st
Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation in tribute to his manufacturing career at Cincinnati Milacron, the William E. Weisel Scholarship Award is granted to full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in an engineering, technology, or computer science program in the United States or Canada to pursue a career in robotics or automated systems used in manufacturing. Eligible applicants must be have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 or better.
Contact
William E. Weisel Scholarship Award
One SME Drive
P.O. Box 930
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 425-3300
foundation@sme.org
25. Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
Deadline: September 30th
Annually, the Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship provides funding to African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic students who are enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution with a major in the technical discipline of chemistry, information management, computer science, printing management science, laser optics, physics, material science, or computer and mechanical engineering. Qualified candidates must submit a scholarship application, FAFSA financial form, current resume, and a letter of recommendation.
Contact
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
150 State Street 4th Floor
Rochester, NY 14614
(877) 747-3625
xtmsp@rballiance.com
http://www.xerox.com/jobs/minority-scholarships/enus.html
If you spend the majority of your time thinking about the inner workings of your laptop or dreaming in binary while counting electrical sheep, computer science could be the most advantageous area of focus for your career. While the field has a fairly low unemployment rate with plentiful job opportunities, some computer whizzes are turned away simply because of the rising cost of fulfilling necessary training requirements. Luckily, these are 25 excellent scholarships for computer science majors just like you that can help you overcome financial obstacles to jump-start a professional career in the rapidly growing technology industry.
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