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Computer savvy students can cash in on scholarships for information technology to make affording their bachelor’s or master’s degree easier.
IT programs build valuable skills for high-tech jobs focused on the storage, retrieval, transmission, and security of cyber data. Information technology graduates enter a favorable job market to construct IT networks, operating systems, software, applications, and more.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that our digital world will generate around 488,500 new IT jobs by 2024. This 12 percent job growth is much faster than the average for all professions.
Studying information technology can unlock titles like IT systems analyst, database administrator, software developer, IT security specialist, and even Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Finance your dream computing career by applying for these 25 great information technology scholarships.
1. Alice L. Haltom Educational Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Annually, the Alice L. Haltom Educational Scholarship will gift $1,000 for associate’s and $2,000 for bachelor’s programs in information technology or closely related majors. Only citizens of the United States, Canada, or Mexico may apply. Eligible candidates must also enroll full-time at an accredited college, have academic merit, submit two letters of recommendation, have unmet need, and be actively pursuing a career in the information and records management field.
Contact
Alice L. Haltom Educational Scholarship
P.O. Box 70530
Houston, TX 77270
(713) 688-0404
contact@alhef.org
2. ALICOM Technical Student Scholarships
Deadline: June 1st
Valued at $1,000 each, the ALICOM Technical Student Scholarships are awarded to U.S. citizens who are attending public or private universities full-time to earn undergraduate or graduate degrees in information technology and related technological fields. Eligibility criteria requires holding a minimum 3.0 GPA, having completed at least one college semester, and taking 12 semester hours per term. Applicants must write a 1,000-word essay discussing IT applications for cyber security or cyber warfare.
Contact
ALICOM Technical Student Scholarships
2863 West 95th Street
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 757-4007
scholarships@alicominc.com
Scholarship Link
3. Apple HBCU Scholars Program Scholarship
Deadline: September 18th
Through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Apple HBCU Scholars Program Scholarship is presented yearly for $25,000 to rising senior undergraduates who are enrolled full-time at four-year historically black colleges. Majoring in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, communications, or business with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 is required. Recipients are also given a summer internship with Apple in Cupertino, California, an Apple employee mentorship, and HBCU Immersion experience.
Contact
Apple HBCU Scholars Program Scholarship
901 F Street NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 507-4851
bernee.long@tmcf.org
4. Betsy Y. Justus NCTA Founders Scholarship
Deadline: May 31st
Created by the North Carolina Technology Association in 2011, the Betsy Y. Justus NCTA Founders Scholarship is available for $4,000 for female freshmen, re-entry, and transfer students who are declaring an information technology or engineering major. Eligible applicants must qualify for in-state tuition, attend an accredited North Carolina college full-time, maintain a grade point average over 3.0, exhibit clear potential for tech leadership, and attach at least one letter of recommendation.
Contact
Betsy Y. Justus NCTA Founders Scholarship
4020 Westchase Blvd. Suite 350
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-0393
mcalton@nctechnology.org
5. Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship
Deadline: May 31st
Named for the former Mid-Atlantic region’s president, the Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship is awarded by the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) for $2,000 each year. For consideration, students must be active AITP members, have a declared major in computer science or information technology, have completed at least one semester, carry a minimum GPA of 3.0, and attend an accredited U.S. institution full-time. Preference is given to women looking to excel in the male-dominated technology field.
Contact
Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship
500 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 224-9371
aitp_hq@aitp.org
6. Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
Offering $5,000 over four years for $20,000 total, the Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship program is hosted annually to support African American high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year university this fall to study information technology, computer information systems, computer science, or engineering. Qualified recipients must showcase a passion for technology, require financial assistance, achieve a minimum high school GPA of 3.3, and be leaders in school or community service activities.
Contact
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship
1200 5th Avenue Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98101
(200) 622-2294
mybam@microsoft.com
Scholarship Link
7. Charlie Corr Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 2nd
Administered by the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF), the Charlie Corr Memorial Scholarship is bestowed for $2,000 annually upon full-time students worldwide who are majoring in computer science, information technology, web design, software development, and related fields. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, engage in volunteer service, have financial need, and be dedicated to careers in the graphic communication industry. Other information technology scholarships include the Don F. Lowe and Joel Cartun Scholarships.
Contact
Charlie Corr Memorial Scholarship
1845 Precinct Line Road Suite 212
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 849-1145
info@edsf.org
8. Dave Sanders Columbine IT Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
In memorial of the computer lab instructor killed in the 1999 Columbine shootings, the Dave Sanders Columbine IT Scholarship is awarded by the AITP’s Mile High Chapter for $1,000 every year. To qualify, candidates must be graduating from Columbine High School, be accepted at any accredited U.S. university, declare a major in information technology or related tech fields, and have good academic standing. The online application must include a one-page reference letter highlighting applicants’ IT potential.
Contact
Dave Sanders Columbine IT Scholarship
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 231-8897
scholarship@aitpmilehigh.org
9. Delphix Technology Scholarship for Women
Deadline: November 15th
As a California-based software solutions provider, Delphix has created the Technology Scholarship for Women to award $5,000 to outstanding female students who are enrolling full-time at an accredited college to study information technology, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. To enter the contest, ladies must code original, practical software that runs on a laptop, desktop, or mobile device in any language and provide a demo.
Contact
Delphix Technology Scholarship for Women
343 Sansome Street Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 964-5140
wit-scholarship@delphix.com
10. Deprey-Skyline Information Technology Scholarship
Deadline: April 7th
The Scholarships, Inc. NEW Scholars Program offers the Deprey-Skyline Information Technology Scholarship for at least $1,000 to graduating high school seniors pursuing a four-year IT bachelor’s program at an accredited U.S. institution. Successful applicants must live in Wisconsin’s North Region, including Winnebago, Marquette, Menominee, Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond du Lac, and Manitowoc counties. The application process includes submitting an official transcript, FAFSA form, resume, reference letter, and two creative essays.
Contact
Deprey-Skyline Information Technology Scholarship
2301 Riverside Drive
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 857-9088
jtice@scholarshipsinc.org
11. Edison International STEM College Scholarships
Deadline: January 19th
Since 2006, the Edison International STEM College Scholarships have awarded $40,000 for four years to minority, low-income, and underrepresented high school seniors from Southern California who need financial assistance for college. Interested Californians must be accepted at accredited U.S. colleges to major in engineering, computer science, information technology, information science, or environmental science. Edison also requires first-time freshmen to hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and superior participation in high school STEM courses.
Contact
Edison International STEM College Scholarships
P.O. Box 976
Rosemead, CA 91770
(800) 655-4555
info@edisonintl.com
Scholarship Link
12. ESA Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 1st
Undergraduate information technology scholarships for $3,000 apiece are available through the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation Scholarship Program. Eligible women and minority applicants must be U.S. citizens, be accepted at accredited four-year colleges, possess a minimum GPA of 2.75, maintain full-time coursework, and display the tech skills for careers in computer or video game design. The ESA gifts 30 scholarships annually: 15 for high school seniors and 15 for college undergraduates.
Contact
ESA Foundation Scholarship Program
575 7th Street NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 223-2400
ESAFinfo@theesa.com
13. General Mills Technology Scholars Award
Deadline: April 30th
The United College Negro Fund (UNCF) administers the General Mills Technology Scholars Award to distribute $5,000 yearly to African American sophomores or juniors who have declared a major in computer engineering, information technology, computer science, management information systems, or a related field. At minimum, applicants must hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at accredited four-year U.S. institutions. Selection is based upon academic merit, IT career aspirations, and demonstrated leadership but not financial need.
Contact
General Mills Technology Scholars Award
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 810-0258
burton@uncf.org
14. Generation Google Scholarship
Deadline: March 3rd
In the amount of $10,000, the Generation Google Scholarship is granted to aspiring tech professionals who are pursuing degrees in IT-related fields full-time at accredited U.S. and Canadian colleges. Both undergraduate and graduate information technology scholarships are available for minority students who exemplify academic achievement, leadership, computing skills, and a passion for technology. Along with funding, recipients will attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) and the Google Scholars’ Retreat in Mountain View.
Contact
Generation Google Scholarship
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 253-0000
generationgoogle@google.com
15. Harold F. Tipton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 3rd
The Harold F. Tipton Memorial Scholarship Fund provides the ISC2 Foundation’s most coveted information technology scholarships for $5,000 to support the nation’s next generation of IT security specialists. Qualified recipients must be pursuing an accredited bachelor’s degree, have U.S. citizenship or legal residency, achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, and show passion for promoting cyber safety. Students are considered by invitation only after earning the Women’s, Raytheon, or Undergraduate scholarships.
Contact
Harold F. Tipton Memorial Scholarship Fund
311 Park Place Blvd. Suite 611
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 493-3587
scholarships@isc2.org
16. Hartford Technology Rental Scholarship
Deadline: December 16th or May 17th
For over 25 years, Hartford Technology Rental has rented short-term tech solutions and decided to give back by awarding two $1,000 scholarships annually. Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled undergraduates studying information technology or related fields at accredited U.S. institutions with good academic standing. The easy online application involves 13 quick questions and writing a 1,000-word essay where students convey their career aspirations in the technology industry.
Contact
Hartford Technology Rental Scholarship
105 Prairie Lake Road Unit D
East Dundee, IL 60118
(888) 520-5667
techsupport@hartfordrents.com
Scholarship Link
17. Judith A. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th
For $1,000, the Rural Technology Fund (RTF) bestows the Judith A. Sanders Memorial Scholarship each year to graduating high school seniors from Graves County, Kentucky, who will be pursuing undergraduate degrees in information technology, computer science, or related majors. Successful applicants will be U.S. citizens, have resided in Western Kentucky for at least 12 months, show passion for computer technology, and exhibit pride in one’s rural community. There’s also the $500 Judy Shankle Memorial Scholarship.
Contact
Judith A. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
1133 State Route 1241
Mayfield, KY 42066
info@ruraltechfund.com
18. NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award
Deadline: Varies
Funded by Hewlett Packard, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award is awarded for $10,000 to female undergraduates or graduates pursuing an accredited U.S. degree program related to IT. To become eligible, women must be NCWIT members, enroll in an NCWIT Academic Alliance college in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, and submit outstanding technical projects. Each year, 12 honorable mentions will also be award $2,500 scholarships.
Contact
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award
University of Colorado
Campus Box 322
Boulder, CO 80309
(303) 735-6671
aichelp@ncwit.org
19. Oracle Scholarship for STEM Excellence
Deadline: March 31st
Through the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the Oracle Scholarship for STEM Excellence is awarded for $3,000 yearly to legally blind students who are enrolled full-time at accredited U.S. institutions with majors in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or related fields. Interested applicants must reside in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, have academic achievement, be active in community service, have visual acuity of 20/200 or less, and participate in the NFB national convention.
Contact
Oracle Scholarship for STEM Excellence
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314
Scholarships@nfb.org
20. Robert V. McKenna Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 18th
Technology First established the Robert V. McKenna Scholarship to provide $1,000 to two or more deserving college students who are pursuing IT careers with majors in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or computer engineering. Students must be legal residents of Southwest Ohio, such as Hamilton, Miami, Warren, Shelby, and Adams counties. Eligibility criteria requires being at least sophomores, attending HLC-NCA accredited universities, and carrying a minimum major GPA of 3.25.
Contact
Robert V. McKenna Scholarship Program
714 East Monument Avenue Suite 106
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 229-0054
mmarek@technologyfirst.org
21. SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 1st
Ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Memorial Scholarship Fund distributes multiple awards yearly to worthy college students pursuing majors in advertising, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, sales, or transportation. To qualify, students must be U.S. citizens, enroll full-time in accredited post-secondary schools, have completed at least 50 credits, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, provide one recommendation letter, and have genuine career interests in the automotive industry.
Contact
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund
1575 South Valley Visa Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 978-6655
julietm@sema.org
22. Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship
Deadline: November 30th
Administered by Scholarship America, the Vanguard Women in Information Technology (WIT) Scholarship is presented yearly for $10,000 to female college students beginning their junior or senior year of a bachelor’s program for computer science, engineering, web design, information technology, or related fields. Eligible U.S. citizens or nationals must enroll full-time at participating four-year colleges, achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA, have IT experience, and exhibit clear aspirations in the technical fields.
Contact
Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(800) 537-4180
smsinfo@scholarshipamerica.org
23. Wanda Everett BDPA Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
Created by Daugherty Business Solutions, the Wanda Everett BDPA Scholarship is granted by the Black Data Processing Associates for $2,500 to female college students pursuing bachelor’s degrees related to information technology. Women must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, live in the St. Louis Metro, have BDPA membership, carry a minimum 3.0 GPA, have at least one year of undergraduate study remaining, and write a 500-word essay titled “The Greatest Technology Impact of 2016.”
Contact
Wanda Everett BDPA Scholarship
Three CityPlace Drive Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63141
(513) 284-4968
DaughertyBusinessSolutions@betf.org
Scholarship Link
24. William J. English Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
The Florida Association of Educational Data Systems (FAEDS) offers the William J. English Memorial Scholarship for $3,000 annually to one or more high school seniors who are planning to major in information technology, computer science, or related high-tech fields. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have resided in Florida for 12 months, be accepted at an accredited in-state college, and demonstrate financial need. For graduate information technology scholarships, consider applying to the FAEDS Teacher Scholarship.
Contact
William J. English Memorial Scholarship
P.O. Box 20108
Tallahassee, FL 32316
FAEDS-Scholarships@listserv.faeds.org
25. William R. Reaugh Scholarship
Deadline: May 31st
Another of the funding programs operated by the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) is the William R. Reaugh Scholarship, which bestows up to $2,500 each year. Eligible recipients must be active AITP student members, have declared a major in computer science or information technology, have completed at least 12 college credits, attend an accredited four-year higher learning institution full-time, be pursuing a bachelor’s, and have a grade point average above 3.0.
Contact
William R. Reaugh Scholarship
500 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 224-9371
aitp_hq@aitp.org
Although it’s possible to assume certain entry-level jobs like IT technician and web developer without a degree, investing in college education offers better opportunity. Most employers require a four-year bachelor’s for IT systems analysis positions. Master’s programs in information technology can facilitate promotion to administrative and managerial titles. Earning a Ph.D. may even be necessary for aspiring computer and information research scientists. But IT education pays off with a median annual salary of $81,430. Maximize your degree’s return on investment by checking out these generous scholarships for information technology.
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