Computer Engineering Scholarships

PhD students past their first year in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields who are doing active GPU-relevant thesis research may apply for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship. The fellowship provides up to $60,000 for the fellowship year, administered through the university. Applicants must submit a research proposal, CV, and professor nomination letters, and complete a mandatory in-person NVIDIA summer internship before the award year.

Teams of two PhD students at participating North American universities can compete for the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship. Entrants must be enrolled in a PhD program for the full fellowship academic year, with at least one team member in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related department. Winning teams receive $50,000 per entrant paid to the university department to fund research during the program year. Qualcomm also provides research mentors and may offer collaborative activities or internships. Teams submit registration materials and, if selected, a detailed innovation proposal and presentation to a judging panel. Faculty recommendation is required. The fellowship has run for many years and recognizes innovative proposals in EE, CS, and related technical fields at a fixed set of participating universities in the United States and Canada.

Doctoral students enrolled in good standing at an accredited U.S. or international university may apply for the NIH Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP) to conduct dissertation research in the NIH Intramural Research Program while remaining enrolled at their degree-granting institution. Eligible degrees include PhD, DPhil, PharmD, DrPH, PsyD, MD/PhD, and DVM/PhD. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible international students (including J-1 pathways) may participate through individual or institutional partnerships. While at NIH, GPP students are paid on the NIH predoctoral IRTA stipend table based on research experience after the bachelor's degree. Annual stipends range from $46,100 for a first-year predoctoral fellow with up to one year of experience to $59,300 in later years. NIH also provides health insurance supplements, a $1,500 relocation benefit for new fellows, and professional development, advising, and well-being resources. There is no fixed application deadline; students arrive year round once they secure an NIH principal investigator willing to host their dissertation research and obtain permission from their university graduate program. Individual partnership applicants contact PIs directly and apply through the NIH Application Center. Institutional partnership students apply through specific university partner programs. GPP lets doctoral students combine university coursework with mentored intramural research at NIH institutes and centers across multiple campuses.

Major endowed scholarship for full-time NAU undergraduates in computer science, computer engineering, applied computer science, or software engineering who demonstrate intellectual merit and financial need. The award can provide up to thirty-five thousand dollars per academic year toward educational costs. Applicants must complete FAFSA, submit a detailed application with transcripts, resume, test scores, letter of interest, financial aid award letter, and a professional reference form. Arizona residency is preferred. The endowed fund was established by VMware founder and NAU alumnus Dr. Martin Casado.

STEM-educated individuals seeking admission to an ABA-accredited U.S. law school who have an interest in advancing racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the patent law profession may apply. You must hold a college degree in a field qualifying for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration, plan to apply to or have applied to but not yet enrolled in law school, and demonstrate commitment to a patent law career. Selected Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars receive up to a $30,000 law school tuition grant plus admissions mentoring and career support during law school. Submit a completed application with transcripts, resume, personal statement, law school admission plans, and optional letters of recommendation and FAFSA by January 31 for assured tuition-grant consideration.

The RSM US Foundation awards five first-generation college students up to $30,000 each, paid $10,000 per year over three consecutive academic years, plus an invitation to an RSM information session. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 states or Washington, DC, at least 18 years old, enrolled full time with a 3.3 GPA or higher at an accredited college or university, and studying business or technology in a bachelor's degree program. They must be first-, second-, or third-year students with no immediate family member from a previous generation holding a bachelor's degree (siblings with degrees are fine). The application requires an unofficial transcript, a personal statement of 1,500 characters or less, and a 30-60 second original video. Applications are accepted December 1 through February 28 annually.

The Allen School of Engineering and Computing Scholarship is one of Trine University's competitive undergraduate school awards granted through invitation-only Scholarship Day events. Two scholarships of $26,000 per year are awarded within the Allen School based on Scholarship Day competition results, including a submitted essay, academic assessment, and faculty interview. Scholarship Day awards replace any existing Trine academic tuition scholarship, and recipients must maintain full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to renew annually. Bateman Kolb and school scholarship recipients may receive priority housing in Scholars Hall within Fabiani Hall. Contact the Office of Admission at admit@trine.edu or 800-347-4878 for invitation eligibility.

The CWIT Scholars Program at UMBC awards four-year scholarships to first-year students of all genders pursuing College of Engineering and Information Technology majors including computer science, information systems, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering. In-state students may receive $5,000 to $15,000 per year and out-of-state students $10,000 to $22,000 per year. Scholars receive mentorship, professional development, and priority acceptance to the CWIT Living Learning Community. A separate scholars program application is due January 15, and students may apply to both CWIT and Cyber Scholars.

The Cyber Scholars Program at UMBC prepares students for cybersecurity careers and supports women and underrepresented groups in technology. First-year, transfer, and continuing students of all genders who plan to major in computer engineering, computer science, or information systems with an interest in cybersecurity may apply with at least a 3.25 GPA. In-state awards range from $5,000 to $15,000 per year and out-of-state awards from $10,000 to $22,000 per year for up to four years. First-year applications are due January 15 and transfer applications March 1.

High school seniors and undergraduate women and non-binary students pursuing STEM degrees at U.S. colleges may apply for the Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship. Five winners each receive a $20,000 tuition stipend. Film a three-minute public YouTube mini-lecture explaining a STEM topic you are passionate about. The video must be scientifically accurate with cited sources, creative, and not a personal statement. An advisory board of women and non-binary STEM professionals reviews submissions and selects finalists.