Computer Studies Scholarships
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Computer studies may include topics in computer science such as programming, software development, information systems, web and database development, and even technical documentation.
Most CS programs are similar to a computer science program, but may be a bit more comprehensive and broad. This is just a short list of scholarships that specifically mention Computer Studies programs, and it might be helpful to explore computer science scholarships as well.
Scholarships
Saint Xavier University scholarships for students in Computer Studies:
- National Science Foundation Award for students enrolled in a Computer Studies program. Qualified students may earn up over $3,000 a year for school. Recipients also get extra perks: internship and study groups, mentoring by department faculty, even use of a college laptop computer. Students must prove academic worth and financial need.
- Sylvia Schlunk Award provides $1,000 to an eligible student in the Computer Studies program. Qualified applicants must be at least in their junior year and will be required to write an essay as part of the application process.
Community College of Rhode Island has quite a large Computer Studies program and subsequently offers the following scholarships:
- The John Ruscito Scholarship is designed for disabled continuing education students in the Computer Studies program. Qualified applicants must prove financial need as well as academic promise. The scholarship is in the amount of $800.
- M. Sue Higgins Scholarship is awarded to a Computer Studies student who is beyond their freshman year or else transferring to a four-year degree program.
Austin Community College Foundation funds a Computer Studies Scholarship. Qualified applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 and prove financial need. The amount of funding varies. The ACC foundation works with partner sponsors to build scholarship funding that enables the school to offer monetary assistance to students with talent and financial need.
Murray State University awards two scholarships in Computer Studies:
- The Robert McCann Scholarships are merit-based and open to juniors and seniors studying computer studies.
- Olympic Sports Academic Scholarships are awarded to student athletes who both participate in "non-traditional sports" and major in computer studies.
University of Maryland University College sponsors the Swank Audio Visuals Scholarship. Qualified applicants must be computer studies majors. Students will also participate in the associated work-study program and maintain a GPA of 2.5. Preference is shown to those with financial need.
Google's Anita Borg Scholarship recognizes outstanding, really outstanding, female students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in computer studies, information technology or computer science. Qualified applicants must have a 3.5 GPA at the least, but the top candidates will likely have closer to a 4.0. The intent of the scholarship is to encourage young women to pursue top-level careers in computer fields. The number of awards varies depending on the applicant pool and award amounts are between $1,000 and $10,000.
