Scholarships in Computer Science

Pashcal Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15 (priority)

Applicant must be a female student who is enrolled full-time and has declared a major in computer science, mathematics, chemistry, biology, or engineering. Entering freshmen Scholars must have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1050 with at least a 550 on the quantitative portion (or equivalent ACT score) and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need and FAFSA required.

 

National SMART Grant Program

Award: $4,000, Deadline: September 1

Applicant must be enrolled full-time and be a Federal Pell Grant recipient

 

Henry C. Brevard Jr., Engineering Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be a first time freshman or a transfer student

 

John G. Adler Engineering Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be first time freshman or a transfer student

 

Study and Internship Program (SIP)

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Specific fields of study required.

 

Fenstermaker Foundation Scholarship

Award: $7,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

 

Computer Science, Engineering, and Math Scholarship

Award: $3,100, Deadline: February 14

Applicant must demonstrate financial need and academic potential or ability and be enrolled full-time.

 

Haskell Computer Science Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: February 14

Selection is made by the Computer Science Information Systems (CSIS) faculty based on performance in CSIS courses and service to department.

 

Daniel G. Fox Prize for Excellence in Computer Science

Award: $500, Deadline: None

Awarded to the incoming Computer Science senior who demonstrates the greatest academic achievement. Applicant must submit a letter to the Computer Science department requesting consideration for the award.

 

Career Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must plan a career in one of the fields of study offered at ESCC, and have at least a "B-" average in their high school grades, or have passed the GED tests. Current and past ESCC students must have completed at least 12 semester credit hours and have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Technology Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a student planning on pursuing a degree in the field of technology.

 

International Test and Evaluation

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time first-year student who had a GPA of 2.0 or better in school and is seeking an AA degree in math, an AS degree in computer science, an AAS degree in electronics technology or an AS degree in physics. Non-traditional students who have postponed their education while raising a family or working are also eligible to apply.

 

Toyota Scholarship

Award: $14,000, Deadline: February 1 (December 1 for early action/decision)

Applicant must be admitted to the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Campus visit by April 10 is required.

 

Google Scholarship Program

Award: $10,000, Deadline: February 16

Applicant must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent who is a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering in the upcoming academic year. Financial need is required. Selected recipients will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters located in California for the upcoming spring.

 

HSF/HSBC-North America Scholarship Program

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage and enrolled as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must be a current undergraduate sophomore or a current community college student who is planning on transferring to a four-year college or university; thus having junior status in the upcoming academic school year. Resume and FAFSA are required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.

 

HSF/Wal-Mart Stores College Scholarship Program

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage and is a sophomore, junior, senior, or first, or second year Master's student enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.

 

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Award: $10,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a full-time student with a disability who is entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or is enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States or Canada. Applicant must be enrolled in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.

 

Andrew Mackay Alumni Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: November 30

Applicant must be returning as a third year full-time undergraduate student.

 

NSF Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who is majoring in computer science or information technology and systems. Selection is based upon strength of curriculum and academic performance throughout high school, standardized test scores, supplemental essay, and interview with the dean and/or faculty from the School of Computer Science and Mathematics.

 

Exxon Mobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program

Award: -, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must hold at least a bachelor's degree in geoscience, engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, math, or geography. Applicant must be able to demonstrate a history of academic excellence and native fluency in Arabic, demonstrate English proficiency, exhibit exceptional leadership skills and cultural competency, be willing and able to travel to a regional location for a final selection activity, and be willing and able to reside in the United States for the full duration of study. Award is to assist in the completion of a master's or Ph.D. degree.

 

Computer Science Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1050; award is merit-based. Major in computer science and/or business is required.

 

Hoku Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a full-time student at an accredited two- or four-year college or university as either an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in astronomy, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics or technology sciences. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Kawasaki-McGaha Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be attending Hawaii Pacific University pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer studies or international studies.

 

The New American Scholarship and Internship Program

Award: $3,000, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must be a Latino student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university who is seeking a degree in business, engineering (all disciplines), computer science/computer engineering, information systems/decision sciences, mathematics/statistics/sciences. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Selection based up on academic performance, essay responses, extra-curricular/interests/community service, demonstrated leadership, communication/interpersonal skills, and work experience. Program provides a combination of scholarship assistance and a possible structured, multi-year internship for Latino college students. The internships are designed to work with major corporations, and at the same time, provide students with a pathway to high-level careers in the private sector.

 

CountryMark Technical Trade Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior who is a resident of Posey County, Indiana and plans to pursue a degree in computer technology, electrical maintenance, electronics, mechanical maintenance, or welding at the Evansville campus of either Ivy Tech Community College or ITT Technical Institute. Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA required.

 

Posey County Co-op Scholarship

Award: $1,470, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior residing in Posey County, Indiana, who plans to pursue post-secondary education in agriculture, computer technology, electrical maintenance, electronics, mechanical maintenance, or welding at an accredited institution. Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA required.

 

LHP Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 16

Applicant must be a resident of Bartholomew County who is pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Science Achievement Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: March 1

Selection based upon academic performance and major in science.

 

Transfer Science Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a transfer student who possesses an associate's degree and who are majoring in a science field.

 

D & A Florida Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior from a Charlotte, Glades, Hendry or Lee County high school who will pursue a degree in architecture, business, chemistry, computer science, engineering, international relations, journalism, law, literature, medicine, physics, or political science. Financial need and minimum 3.5 GPA required.