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SCHOLARSHIPS

AFCEA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Major Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Award: 2021 STEM Major Scholarships Available

STEM Major Scholarship ($2,500)

Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship ($3,000)

Cyber Security Scholarship ($5,000)

Student Member Scholarship ($2,500)

 

STEM Major Scholarship ($2,500)

Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship ($3,000)

Cyber Security Scholarship ($5,000)

Overview: Qualifying STEM majors related to the mission of AFCEA include: Biometry/Biometrics, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geospatial Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Information Resource Management, Intelligence, Mathematics, 3.  Network Engineering, Network Security, Operations, Research, Physics, Robotics Engineering, Robotics Technology, Statistics, Strategic Intelligence, and Telecommunications Engineering.

Link:  https://www.afcea.org/site/?q=foundation/scholarships/stem-majors

 

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship

Award: $1,200

Overview: The Scholarship Committee was very fortunate to have received many qualified applications last year and we look forward to receiving applicants for the annual science scholarship this year. The Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship will be awarding $1,200 to help deserving science students.

Link : https://www.drkezian.com/science-scholarship

Palantir Future Scholarship

Award: $7,000

Overview: We launched the Palantir Future Scholarship in 2016 to celebrate and support students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups in STEM who are beginning careers in technology. We hope to encourage these students in their computer science, engineering, and technical studies, and celebrate their potential to become leaders in these fields

Link: https://www.palantir.com/students/scholarship/future/

 

BHW Women in STEM Scholarship

Award: $3000

Overview: The BHW Group is excited to announce our Women in STEM academic scholarship. Eligibility: Women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the 2020 school year.

Link: https://thebhwgroup.com/scholarship

Veteran Car Donations Annual Scholarship

Award: $1,000 and two $250 textbook scholarships to runner-ups.

Overview: With an increasingly complex and demanding world, successful solutions to our nation’s (and our world’s) problems require a solid education. As a leader in nonprofit fundraising, Veteran Car Donations sees, up close, the many issues facing today’s society.What better way to help combat these problems, than to help pave the way for tomorrow’s leaders? To put our money where our mouth is, we are announcing the 2019 Veteran Car Donations Annual College Scholarship – supporting students pursuing STEM-related degrees.

Link: https://cec.georgiasouthern.edu/it/2020/03/20/2020-veteran-car-donations-annual-scholarships

 

Empathy for Animals (EFA) Scholarship Award

Award: $500

Overview: The Pet Life Today (PLT) Empathy for Animals Veterinary Scholarship Award (2019-2020) is open to veterinary students enrolled in veterinary studies, animal sciences or a similar undergraduate program at an accredited university, and is awarded annually in the amount of $500.

Link:  https://petlifetoday.com/efa-veterinary-scholarship

 

The Dr. Adawia Alousi STEM Scholarship Fund for Muslim Women

Award: Between $2,500 and $10,000 per student for undergraduates, and up to $10,000 for graduate students.

Overview: The Dr. Adawia Alousi STEM Scholarship Fund for Muslim Women was established in order to carry on the accomplishments of Dr. Adawia Alousi, a true renaissance woman. The Fund supports Muslim women in obtaining education within STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields – placing highest priority on immigrants and refugees. Our hope is that beneficiaries of the Fund will rise to the top, epitomize excellence in their respective fields, and carry Dr. Alousi’s spirit of generosity forward.

Link: http://www.centeraap.org/funds/view-our-funds/dr-adawia-alousi-stem-scholarship-fund-muslim-women/

 

USRA Scholarship Awards

Award: Thomas R. McGetchin Memorial Scholarship Award— one time award of $5,000

Award: John R. Sevier Memorial Scholarship Award— one time award of $5,000

James B. Willett Educational Memorial Scholarship Award—-One time  award of $5,000

Frederick A. Tarantino Memorial Scholarship Award—one time award of $5,000

Overview: The USRA Scholarship Awards provide college scholarship awards to students who have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education, and aeronautics-related sciences.

Link: https://www.usra.edu/educational-activities-and-opportunities/usra-distinguished-undergraduate-awards

 

MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for “S.T.E.M.” Majors

Award: 5 scholarships of $1000 USD each will be awarded.

Overview: MyBioSource is proud to announce their annual “MyBioSource Scholarship Program” for S.T.E.M. ( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ) majors. MyBioSource is all about opening up doors to thriving students allowing them to explore the endless possibilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. MyBioSource knows the world of “STEM” is constantly changing and progressing and new discoveries are found every day, and just maybe one of the applicants selected will hold the key to the next big break!

Link: https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship-stem-majors

 

ASME Scholarships

Award: See Website

Overview: A scholarship is considered by ASME to be a grant made to a student to enable or assist the student in pursuing an educational program in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Link: https://www.asme.org/asme-programs/students-and-faculty/scholarships/asme-scholarships-how-to-apply

 

The Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship

Award: $2,000

Overview: The WIA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships to women interested in a career in the aerospace field to pursue higher education degrees in engineering, math or science. One or more awards will be given each year to a rising senior in college, to be applied during the upcoming academic year.

Link: http://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/foundation/index.htm

 

AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship

Award: $500

Overview: We believe that what’s good for students is good for everyone: schools, employers, community, and other students! That’s why we not only help students find jobs & internships, but also offer scholarships to help fund their education. AfterCollege has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships and student activities through our program to date.

Link: https://www.aftercollege.com/company/aftercollege-inc/10/scholarship/262/

 

AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships Program (Multiple Scholarships)

Award: See Website

Overview: To help support our future aerospace professionals, the AIAA Foundation annually awards financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students in science or engineering programs. In the past 20 years, the AIAA Foundation has provided over 750 scholarships and graduate awards to students at more than 150 colleges and universities worldwide.

Link: https://www.aiaa.org/get-involved/students-educators/scholarships-graduate-awards

Women and Minorities STEM Scholarship

Award: Various Awards

Overview: Atkins Women and Minorities STEM Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis and recipients are chosen by selection committees made up of Atkins senior professional, management, and human resources staff. Selection is based on academic achievement, personal qualities and strengths, and letters of recommendation.

Link: https://careers.snclavalin.com/the-atkins-minorities-and-women-stem-scholarship-program

 

2020 BluePay STEM Scholarship

Award: $1,000 and two $250 book scholarships to runner-ups.

Overview: Payment processing is already driven and enabled by technology. Successful execution in the future of payments requires educated minds that focus on both business goals and cutting edge innovation. As an industry leader, BluePay is continuing our support of students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.

Link:  https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/bluepay-stem-scholarship/6218

 

2020 Straight North STEM Scholarship

Award: $1,000 and two $250 book scholarships to runner-ups.

Overview: With Internet marketing becoming more complex and challenging by the day, successful execution requires a solid education. As an industry leader, Straight North supports students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. Through the Straight North STEM Scholarship, we award the winning student $1,000 to be used toward his or her degree. In addition, we award $250 book scholarships to the two runners-up.

Link: https://www.straightnorth.com/scholarship/

 

Regeneron Science Talent Search

Award: $2,000

Overview: The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists.

Link: https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/

 

Masergy STEM Scholarship Program 

Award: $5,000

Overview: There is no denying the importance of STEM studies in today’s world. That’s why for the past few years Masergy has awarded scholarships to innovative students as they worked toward their STEM-related undergrad or graduate degrees.

Link: https://www.masergy.com/blog/masergy-announces-2020-stem-scholarship-opportunities

 

Dronethusiast $500 Women in Science UAV Scholarship

Award: $500

Overview: Dronenthusiasts are happy to give back to female students who are choosing to pursue science. Why drones? Drones are important when it comes to operations such as search and rescue, geography and mapping, along with having some good leisure time flying with friends.

Link: https://www.dronethusiast.com/drone-scholarship/.

 

Rise Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000 towards degree, two runner-ups: $250 towards books

Overview: Rise created a scholarship to support hard-working students in their ambitious goals for a better career and future. Undergraduate or graduate students interested in applying for our scholarship have to major in a STEM subject and attend an accredited college or university.

Link: https://rise.co/scholarship

 

Spirit of Ramanujan STEM Talent Initiative

Award: Receive up to $5,000 

Overview: In order to honor the legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the Spirit of Ramanujan STEM Talent Initiative supports emerging engineers, mathematicians, and scientists who lack traditional institutional support through financial grants and mentorship opportunities.

Link: https://spiritoframanujan.com/home/

 

ACF Woodcock Family Education Scholarship Program

Award: $10,000

Overview: This fund was established in 1993 by Albuquerque businessman C.E. (Woody) Woodcock and his wife, Dixie, to support students of exceptional promise in the fields of science and math.

Link: https://albuquerquefoundation.org/woodcock-family-education-scholarship-program.aspx


PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship

Award:  Up to $10,000

Overview: At PG&E, we’re focused on California’s future. PG&E has a wide range of scholarships to help the next generation of Californians succeed and innovate in both Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) based majors and other disciplines. Close to 150 scholarships were made available last year. These STEM-focused or Employee Resource Group and Engineering Network Group-sponsored scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000.

Link: https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/in-your-community/education-programs/grants-and-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-opportunities.page?WT.mc_id=Vanity_scholarships

 

The 2020 Simplr Artificial Intelligence and Technology Scholarship

Award: $7,500

Overview: Simplr is offering a scholarship to a passionate and deserving student who submits a winning essay in our specialized scholarship contest encompassing artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain technology and Intellectual Property (IP) law. Applications for the 2019-2020 academic year are now being accepted.

Link: https://www.simplr.ai/scholarship

 

ABC Humane Wildlife Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM

Award: $1,000

Overview: As a woman-owned corporation operating in a largely male field, we understand the remarkable impact women can have. We want to pave the way for other women pursuing their dreams in the scientific world, which is why ABC Wildlife is introducing a scholarship designed to increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering and math.

Link: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/abc-wildlife-abc-humane-wildlife-control-prevention-inc-s-academic-scholarship

 

Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, ages 16-24, 

Award: up to $25,000

Link: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/#home

 

Dept of Defense Smart STEM Scholarship

Award: $25,000

Link: https://www.usaeop.com/program/smart/

 

Architect Foundation Scholarship for minority high school or current college students studying architecture

Award: up to $20,000

Link: https://architectsfoundation.org/what-we-do/architecture-scholarships/

 

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program for STEM majors 

Award: up to $20,000 renewable annually

Link: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp

 

Apple HBCU Scholarship for current HBCU college students

Award: $15,000

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/corp-scholar-programs/apple-hbcu-scholars/eligibility/

 

Center for Advancing Opportunity, for HBCU students planning to get grad degree

Award: Up to $15,000

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/center-for-advancing-opportunity-doctoral-fellowship/

 

LBD Scholarship for college freshman, sophomores, and juniors majoring in STEM, finance, nursing, or communications not

Award: $10,000 

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/711cc592-f79a-43a9-a78f-89e2f58d1099

 

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program for current college sophomores and juniors majoring in business and interested in anti-fraud

Award: $10,000

Link: https://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx

 

Frederick Douglas Scholarship for HBCU seniors need-based

Award: up to $10,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/197010df-0bb5-44f5-b19d-71578ce440cd

 

Crown Castle Scholarship for HBCU college juniors 

Award: $10,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/013083e7-b148-4c92-a38e-489341b82d00

 

McDonald’s scholarship for HBCU college students 

Award: $10,000

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-mcdonalds-true-to-the-hbcu-scholarship/

 

Ray Charles/Cedars-Sinai Scholarship for college students interested in neurology

Award: up to $10,000

Link: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/neurology-neurosurgery/ray-charles-scholars.html

 

NBA Scholarship for sports majors, college sophomores, 

Award: $10,000

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-david-j-stern-sports-scholarship-program/

 

Riot Games Scholarship for current HBCU college students 

Award: up to $10,000

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-riot-games-spring-scholarship/

 

Study Abroad Scholarships for current college students 

Award: up to $10,000

Link: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants/

 

UBS/Paine Webber Scholarship for current HBCU college sophomores and junior business majors

Award: up to $8,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/ce6d3777-6101-48c1-81ea-a2826ad036d3

 

Barry Goldwater Research Scholarship for college sophomores and junior

Award: up to $7,500

Link: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/

 

Toyota Scholarship for HBCU sophomores who want to work in the automotive industry

Award: Up to $7,500

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/0e758ba6-9d35-444f-9b18-9c666bf80376

 

MetLife Foundation Scholarship for HBCU college juniors, business majors

Award: $7,333

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/fee36562-6455-4268-99c5-6986a1807b77

 

Exelon Foundation for HBCU current college juniors and seniors

Award: $7,000

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-exelon-foundation-scholarship/

 

Altria Corporate HBCU Scholarship current college students

Award: $6,200 

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-altria-scholarship-program/

 

Budweiser Scholarship for HBCU college sophomores or juniors majoring in engineering, chemistry, or supply chain logistics

Award: up to $6,500

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/93cc0bfe-9db5-45d5-a96f-ad055ca220dc

 

Hershey STEM/Finance Scholarship for current HBCU college students

Award: $6,200

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-hershey-scholarship/

 

Lifeway Scholarship for STEM college students

Award: $5,000

Link: https://lifewaykefir.com/2020-lifeway-scholarship-application/

 

Comcast HBCU Scholarship.  HBCU college sophomores and juniors

Award: $5,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/01fc2206-6389-4825-aa5f-41a034453d63

 

Optimal Scholarship for current college students going to graduate school 

Award: $5,000

Link: https://www.optimal.com/scholarships/graduate-scholarship

 

Center for Alcohol Policy, any student 18+ 

Award: $5,000

Link: https://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/essay-contest/

 

Honda Scholarship for current HBCU college students

Award: up to $5,000

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-honda-spring-scholarship/

 

Edna Blum Scholarship for NYC residents, current college student, any major

Award: up to $5,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/053156f7-7d80-4cd3-888d-b342727be05a

 

Galactic Unite Black Leaders In Aerospace Scholarship for current sophomores, juniors, and senior STEM majors 

Award: $5,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/6cb7fd1a-7dec-457b-be05-c3edd81e1eb3

 

Procter & Gamble Scholarship for current college business, IT, public relations majors 

Award: $5,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/14bec256-acb7-45cc-9e65-26823112fa24

 

Vertus Hardiman Endowed Scholarship for current HBCU college students

Award: $5,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/503393fc-fa5a-4a6d-ad96-4bf37d876b40

 

Regions Bank Scholarship for college freshmen through juniors

Award: $3,500

Link: https://www.regions.com/promo/black-history-scholarship

 

Charleston Family Trust Scholarship for African-American college students

Award: up to $3,000

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/7be4998c-4716-42a0-97a1-8268bdc36557

 

Synchrony Foundation for current HBCU college students

Award: up to $3,000

Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-synchrony-foundation-spring-scholarship/

 

National Forum of Black Public Administrators Scholarships for a variety of college majors 

Award: ranging from $2,000 - $10,000

Link: https://www.nfbpa.org/programs/scholarship-program

 

Renee Starks Steed Scholarship for HBCU college sophomores or juniors majoring in fashion, design or retail 

Award: TBD

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/c9b18f6d-869b-4fd8-8af6-7e932853d470

 

Cooper Industries Scholarship for current engineering and business majors 

Award: TBD

Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/d1855d8e-ac92-4499-a190-8614142cb790

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