In today’s tech-driven economy, scholarships for technology students are vital to ensure promising talent can afford their training.
Technology is a practical, wide-ranging major teaching students the formulas and codes to create computer or other electronic devices in various industries from manufacturing to healthcare. The NCES reports that around 28 percent of U.S. bachelor’s degree students enter an STEM field, such as technology. Following in the footsteps of tech leaders like Bill Gates or Tim Cook can result in great job prospects. The BLS predicts that around 488,500 IT jobs will be added through 2024 for 12 percent growth. According to CIO magazine, five technology jobs that are booming in 2017 are artificial intelligence, big data, full-stack development, low-code development, and cyber security.
Fund your unique technology goals by clicking to these 25 tech-centric scholarships.
1. AACE International Education Board Scholarships
Deadline: February 28th
The American Association of Cost Engineering (AACE) International Education Board funds scholarships worth up to $2,500 for full-time college students majoring in computer science, information technology, surveying technology, engineering technology, building science, and related fields. Suitable candidates will have 30+ credits for sophomore or higher status, attend accredited U.S. four-year colleges, carry a minimum “B” average, and have career hopes in the construction industry.
Contact
AACE International Education Board Scholarships
1265 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 296-8444
info@aacei.org
2. Adobe Research Women in Technology Scholarship
Deadline: November 4th
As a San Jose-based Fortune 500 software company worth $4.79 billion, Adobe created the Women in Technology Scholarship for $10,000 to help fill STEM gender gaps. Ladies enrolled full-time at accredited U.S. undergraduate schools for a tech-related major like computer science, information technology, software engineering, or data science with a strong academic GPA could apply. Applications should include four brief essay questions and a 60-second video describing one’s dream career.
Contact
Adobe Research Women in Technology Scholarship
345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 536-6000
adoberesearchwebmaster@adobe.com
Scholarship Link
3. Asia SiVon Cottom Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Named for one of three DC Public School students who died on American Airlines Flight 77 during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Asia SiVon Cottom Memorial Scholarship Fund has provided over $250,000 to 85 scholars. Qualifying for up to $2,500 requires being a United States citizen, attending an accredited U.S. university, pursuing STEM majors like technology, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or better, exhibiting ambassadorial potential, and writing a 300-word essay about September 11’s aftermath.
Contact
Asia SiVon Cottom Memorial Scholarship
5057 Sargent Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 253-8506
4. Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 31st
The Foundation for IT Education gifts four annual scholarships for technology students, including the $2,000 Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship Program to honor the U.S. Navy employee who led the Mid-Atlantic DPMA Region XI. Judges seek active AITP student members majoring in computer science, information technology, or management information systems full-time at an accredited, four-year U.S. institutions who achieve an overall GPA above 3.0. Also consider the William R. Reaugh Scholarship and Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship.
Contact
Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship Program
1120 Route 73, Suite 200
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(800) 224-9371
aitp_hq@aitp.org
5. Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships
Deadline: April 3rd
The Bosch Group, a leading vehicle tech supplier generating over $61 billion in sales, donated $100,000 to award 15 Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships annually. Funding is reserved for full-time vocational students who are enrolled full-time in ASE/NATEF-certified automotive technology programs in the United States. Eligible recipients must intend to become aftermarket professionals, succeed academically with a 2.5 GPA or better, submit a non-family reference, and submit a 250-word personal essay.
Contact
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships
4501 Research Commons, Suite 200
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 549-4800
info@aftermarketsuppliers.org
6. Cognizant Making the Future Scholarship
Deadline: March 31st
Scholarship America administers several STEM-focused programs, including the $5,000 Cognizant Making the Future Scholarship from a fast-growing, Fortune 500 tech giant in New Jersey. Interested applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are attending two- or four-year colleges full-time with a 2.5 GPA or higher in science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines. Students are judged based on their innovative, hands-on projects related to robotics, 3D modeling, software programming, or similar mediums.
Contact
Cognizant Making the Future Scholarship
7900 International Drive, Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(800) 537-4180
MakingtheFutureScholarship@Cognizant.com
7. ExxonMobil Bernard Harris STEM Scholarships
Deadline: April 10th
Partnering with ExxonMobil, the Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. Foundation confers four STEM Scholarships for $5,000 each year to African-American and Hispanic seniors in 69 Council of the Great City Schools districts from Anchorage to Philadelphia. Accepted applicants of color must exhibit the leadership skills and academic aptitude with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 to finish a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math fields full-time.
Contact
ExxonMobil Bernard Harris STEM Scholarships
1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2550
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 877-1731
info@theharrisfoundation.org
8. Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Deadline: December 4th
Google, the Internet’s second-largest company, collaborated with Lime Connect in 2008 to design a $10,000 scholarship for students with visible or invisible disabilities. Eligible bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students at U.S. or Canadian institutions must be working full-time toward technology degrees, such as computer science, web development, or computer engineering. Although there isn’t a GPA requirement, applicants must submit a transcript, resume/CV, essay response, and two references.
Contact
Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
590 Madison Avenue, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10022
(212) 521-4469
recruiting@limeconnect.com
9. HENAAC Great Minds in STEM Scholarships
Deadline: April 30th
Since 2000, the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference’s (HENAAC) Great Minds in STEM Scholarship has granted $3.2 million total to 1,200 bright Latino students who will be tomorrow’s technological leaders. Winning up to $10,000 involves enrolling full-time at an ABET-accredited institution for an undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM fields. The Chevron Scholarship specifically gifts $5,000 to Hispanic students interested in the oil and gas industry.
Contact
HENAAC Great Minds in STEM Scholarships
602 Monterey Pass Road
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 262-0997
scholars@greatmindsinstem.org
10. Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
Valued at $2,500, the Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the American Welding Society (AWS) honor the late Director-at-Large who chaired the Madison Beloit Section. It’s designed for full-time college juniors and seniors who are receiving bachelor’s degrees in welding engineering technology at ABET-accredited colleges with a minimum technical GPA of 3.2. Preference is given to U.S. citizens in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Contact
Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship
8669 NW 36 Street, Suite 130
Miami, FL 33166
(800) 443-9353
vpinsky@aws.org
11. John Kloss Memorial Veteran Scholarship
Deadline: September 30th
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) donates 56 scholarships for $1,000 to $2,500 annually based on grade level to meritorious students with an average cumulative GPA of 3.8. The John Kloss Memorial Veteran Scholarship specifically supports honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces members who are returning to a CAHIIM-accredited college at least part-time for an associate’s to master’s degree in health information technology.
Contact
John Kloss Memorial Veteran Scholarship
233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 233-1131
info@ahimafoundation.org
12. Johnson & Johnson Technology Scholarship
Deadline: June 2nd
The National Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) Scholarship Program gifts nearly $100,000 per year through scholarships for technology students, including one sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. This $5,000, merit-based fund supports seven African Americans matriculated as rising college sophomores or juniors at four-year, accredited U.S. institutions full-time with a STEM major focused on information technology. Showing good citizen, active community involvement, and a minimum 3.0 GPA is necessary.
Contact
Johnson & Johnson Technology Scholarship
9500 Arena Drive, Suite 106
Largo, MD 20774
(301) 584-3135
info@bdpa.org
13. Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarships
Deadline: July 31st
Based in Fort Lauderdale as America’s largest owner-operated electricity retailer, Liberty Power partners with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide three Bright Horizons Scholarships for $10,000, $6,000, and $4,000 annually. Eligible students must be over age 18, have completed at least one college semester, attend an accredited, nonprofit U.S. college, declare any STEM major, and be committed to career objectives in the energy sector.
Contact
Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarships
1901 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 598-7098
respejo@libertypowercorp.com
14. Litherland/FTEE Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: December 1st
The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) presents the Litherland/FTEE Undergraduate Scholarship for $1,000 per year to active members who are majoring in technology or engineering with teacher preparation coursework. Qualified winners would attend an accredited U.S. college full-time, showcase academic ability with a 2.5 GPA or greater, intend to teach technology in grades K-12, participate in classroom practicum activities, and provide three faculty recommendations.
Contact
Litherland/FTEE Undergraduate Scholarship
1914 Association Drive, Suite 201
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-2100
iteea@iteea.org
15. Lynn G. Bellenger Engineering Technology Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Worth $5,000, the Lynn G. Bellenger Engineering Technology Scholarship is bestowed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers upon female ASHRAE Student Branch members who are earning associate or bachelor’s degrees in engineering technology. Welcomed applicants should rank in the top 30 percent of their class, hold a minimum “B” average, attend an ABET-accredited school full-time, and prepare for the HVAC profession.
Contact
Lynn G. Bellenger Engineering Technology Scholarship
1791 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-8400
lbenedict@ashrae.org
16. Marine Technology Society ROV Scholarship
Deadline: April 19th
The Marine Technology Society, where “Opportunity Runs Deep,” offers the ROV Scholarship for up to $8,000 to full-time college undergrad or graduate students who are interested in powering remotely-operated vehicles to direct underwater research. Eligible MTS members must attend an accredited, four-year college, major in marine technology or engineering, and verify a minimum 3.0 GPA with a certified eTranscript. Other funds include the John C. Bajus and Charles H. Bussmann Scholarships.
Contact
Marine Technology Society ROV Scholarship
1100 H Street NW, Suite LL-100
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 827-7173
ROVscholarships@mtsociety.org
17. Monique Pegues Graduate Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: October 28th
The Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of Women in Transportation (WTS) makes six scholarships available for technology students, including the $2,500 Monique Pegues Graduate Leadership Scholarship. Selected applicants will be enrolled at an accredited master’s program in Texas or Oklahoma with an overall GPA above 3.0 to further their career with transportation-related STEM majors, including civil engineering, logistics, and transportation technology. Please share a maximum 1,000-word personal statement of your industry contributions.
Contact
Monique Pegues Graduate Leadership Scholarship
5005 Greenville Avenue, Suite 100A
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 753-8107
djohnson@haydenconsultants.com
18. National Space Club Keynote Scholarships
Deadline: December 2nd
Founded in 1957, the National Space Club and Foundation presents the Keynote Scholarships for $1,000 apiece to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students who will speak publicly at the Goddard Memorial Dinner in March. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens, pursue a STEM major like technology full-time, be academically strong with minimum “B” average, be first-time speakers, and have definite plans in the astronautics industry.
Contact
National Space Club Keynote Scholarships
204 E Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-0060
scholarship@spaceclub.org
19. Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
Deadline: August 31st
Deemed one of Silicon Valley’s most valuable private tech companies by Forbes, Palantir Technologies, Inc. started the Women in Technology Scholarship in 2010 to support females who are active, full-time STEM majors at accredited U.S. colleges. The $10,000 award requires having a strong focus in computer science, at least sophomore standing, and a cumulative GPA above 3.0. Applications must include a 500-word essay about a technology solution they’ve been working on.
Contact
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
100 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-9158
inquiries@palantir.com
20. PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 7th
The Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company sponsors the Better Together STEM Scholarship Program to gift $5,000 each year or $20,000 total to students studying engineering, computer science, information technology, cyber security, or environmental science at 17 accredited California colleges. Eligible schools include UC Berkeley, CSU East Bay, San Francisco State, Stanford, and California Polytechnic. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better for continued renewal.
Contact
PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 997300
Sacramento, CA 95899
(507) 931-1682
pge@scholarshipamerica.org
21. Raytheon’s Women Cyber Security Scholarship
Deadline: March 9th
Raytheon’s Women Cyber Security Scholarship stands among the five scholarships for technology students granted by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education for $8,000 with (ISC)2 exam vouchers each year. Eligible female U.S. citizens must be enrolled as undergrads at accredited, four-year colleges online or on-campus, pursue technology training focused in IT security, possess an outstanding GPA of 3.2 or higher, and attach one recommendation letter.
Contact
Raytheon’s Women Cyber Security Scholarship
311 Park Place Blvd., Suite 610
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 493-3587
scholarships@isc2.org
22. Robotics Education & Competition Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation partners with numerous U.S. colleges to provide 392 technology scholarships worth $4.59 million combined each year. Undergrads typically earn $2,000 to $11,000 for engaging in STEM majors full-time, maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, and regularly competing in robotics competitions. Great robotics schools to consider include Ohio State, Rensselaer Polytechnic, Kettering, Embry-Riddle, Arizona State, and University of Denver.
Contact
Robotics Education & Competition Scholarships
2390 Almaden Road, Suite 40
San Jose, CA 95125
(903) 401-8088
scholarships@roboticseducation.org
23. Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st
Valued at $5,000, the Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship is distributed by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists annually to four ASRT members who are working towards a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at accredited U.S. institutions. Competitive applicants will carry a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher while studying radiologic technology, medical information technology, or clinical laboratory science to make healthcare better and safer. Also consider the Jerman-Cahoon or Marie L.A. Racine Scholarships.
Contact
Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship
15000 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(800) 444-2778
foundation@asrt.org
24. SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st
Payable over four years, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation Family Scholarship awards $40,000 to four and $20,000 to three recipients annually. Qualified candidates will have a parent or grandparent with SME membership, attend an ABET-accredited college in the U.S. or Canada, major in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology, score at least 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, and display academic excellence with a minimum “B” average.
Contact
SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship
One SME Drive
P.O. Box 930
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 425-3000
foundation@sme.org
25. Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship Program
Deadline: February 26th
The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship Program awards a $30,000 scholarship with at least 50 percent tuition coverage to STEM professionals who are admitted to master’s programs for math, science, or technology education at 28 partnering universities. Chosen fellows receive mentoring, lifelong membership, and extensive preparation for educating high-need urban or rural school students in grades 7-12. Accepted schools include Georgia State, Mercer, Rutgers, Montclair State, and Piedmont.
Contact
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship Program
5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 452-7007 ext. 141
kostendt@woodrow.org
Robert Half’s 2017 Technology & IT Salary Guide shows that technology students have a profitable incentive for their major choice. Average salaries grew by over 5 percent in the top 10 tech jobs like network security administrator and database developer since 2016. For instance, data scientists claim IT income ranging from $116,000 to $163,500! Getting the best bang for your education buck is still important to avoid stinging student loan bills later though. Consider these 25 scholarships for technology students to bulk up your financial aid package for success.
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