Software Engineering Scholarships

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.

African American residents of Hampton Roads, Virginia with at least a 3.0 GPA who are committed to pursuing a STEM degree may apply for the African American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship administered by United Way of South Hampton Roads. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, currently enrolled college students, and qualifying veterans entering college. Scholarships are worth up to $10,000 toward tuition. The number of awards varies. Women account for at least 50% of recipients, and 25% of awards are designated for first-generation college students. Complete the online STEM application with required materials. Applicants must plan to enroll as a college student majoring in a STEM field. AALS aims to build a pipeline of Black STEM leaders and reduce racial and gender gaps in STEM fields across South Hampton Roads.

High school seniors or full-time undergraduate students at accredited U.S. or Canadian universities studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field may apply for the Generation Google Scholarship. Selected U.S. students receive $10,000 based on academic performance, financial need, leadership, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology. Google encourages students from historically excluded groups in tech to apply. Submit the online application with proof of enrollment, transcripts, an essay on leadership and DEI commitment, and documentation of financial need.

Full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors at accredited North American universities majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety, or industrial hygiene who plan careers in the iron and steel industry may apply. Applicants must be USMCA citizens (U.S., Canada, or Mexico) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients receive a $7,500 scholarship and must commit to a paid summer internship at a North American steel-related company. AIST assists with internship placement, and self-placed internships require pre-approval. Apply with an essay, resume, transcript, and recommendation letters expressing strong interest in the iron and steel industry by the October 5 deadline.

Ohio high school seniors (including homeschooled students) who are U.S. citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA and who will enroll in an accredited college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science in a Goodyear STEM or engineering discipline may apply for Goodyear STEM Career Day Scholarships, funded by Goodyear and The Goodyear Women’s Network. Up to $2,500 is available, with 18 awards. Funds are paid to the student’s financial aid account for tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing, and meal plans. If there are no outstanding charges, the scholarship is forfeited; no funds are paid directly to the student.

U.S. citizens majoring in STEM or STEM education at Alaska colleges or universities may apply for competitive Alaska Space Grant Program undergraduate scholarships of up to $1,000. Freshmen and sophomores are preferred. Past recipients may reapply. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Submit the application with a research proposal or project description and academic records during the application window from February 15 through September 16.

High school seniors who are residents of Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Seneca, or Tompkins counties and plan to pursue a STEM-related college degree may apply. Preference is given to those attending a New York State institution. Applicants need a cumulative average of 85 or higher and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Company-sponsored award amounts vary and may include internship opportunities. Applicants can receive only one scholarship that includes an internship. Apply through Partners for Education and Business with an activities list, honors, and a 500-word essay on your major and career goals. Selection also includes an interview.

U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing a PhD in applied physical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering may apply for the Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship. Applicants must be college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap year preparing for graduate study and must morally commit to making their skills available to the United States in times of national emergency. Fellowships provide a cost-of-education allowance and personal stipend, with total funding packages valued at up to $250,000 over five years. Fellows may pursue research at participating U.S. universities and join a lifelong network of Hertz Fellows. Submit an online application with academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. Finalists participate in multiple interview rounds.