Scholarships are available for computer science majors.
To help the field of technology grow and develop, many organizations offer scholarships for computer science majors. Students at all levels of post-secondary education--from recent high school graduates to PhD candidates--can apply for scholarships to help offset the cost of tuition. Special scholarships are available to women and minority students who tend to be underrepresented in the area of computer science and related fields.
National SMART Grant
Students in the third or fourth year of their undergraduate education and are majoring in computer science are eligible to receive the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) grant. Applicants must be eligible to receive a federal Pell grant and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Funds are given in $4,000 increments for the third and fourth year of a student's education. A grant recipient must be enrolled in at least one course pertaining to her major while receiving the grant.
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
1990 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
800-433-3243
studentaid.ed.gov
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
Students pursuing a PhD in computer science can apply for the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship. Applicants must be first or second year, full-time PhD candidates. Recipients of the grant will receive full tuition and fees, along with a $32,400 stipend. $1,000 is also given to the candidate each year to help pay for conference costs and travel. Funds are provided for four years. Recipients must attend the annual fellowship meeting and complete a twelve-week research assignment at a Department of Energy lab.
DOE CSGF Program Coordinator
1609 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 101
Ames, IA 50010
515-956-3696
krellinst.org/csgf
Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
For women majoring in computer science, Google offers the Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time computer science program and have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Recipients will receive $10,000 and will attend the Google Scholar's Retreat.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
650-253-0000
google.com/anitaborg
Microsoft Scholarships
Microsoft offers scholarships for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer science. Separate scholarships are available for women and minority students. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year degree program and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition for students and the amount varies by financial need. Funds can only be used to cover tuition, not other fees or room and board. Recipients also have the opportunity to obtain a twelve week paid summer internship with Microsoft.
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
800-642-7676
careers.microsoft.com
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