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U.S.-based undergraduate or graduate students attending a U.S. college or university may apply. Eligible fields include computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT management, network systems administration, software application development, business administration, or marketing.
One winner receives a $2,500 scholarship paid directly to their school.
Email an essay responding to the Future of Connectivity prompt (how Internet-enabled devices will impact life by 2035), plus proof of college acceptance or a high school transcript and a brief biography of no more than 250 words. Do not include your name in the essay file.
The Zipit Future of Connectivity Essay Scholarship awards $2,500 (1 winner).
The deadline is November 27, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Graduate; Undergraduate; Business. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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