Technology is a rapidly growing field, and with the increasing demand for skilled professionals, pursuing a degree in this area can lead to a promising career. However, the cost of education can be a barrier for many students. Luckily, there are numerous scholarships available for technology students to help alleviate the financial burden. In this article, we have compiled a list of 28 scholarships that are specifically tailored for those studying technology. These scholarships not only provide financial aid but also recognize and support the potential of students in this field. Take a look at these opportunities and see which one is the perfect fit for you!
GMIS STEM Scholarships – Up to $5,000
Each year, Great Minds in STEM (GMIS) awards scholarships to students pursuing STEM degrees. Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or demonstrate “significant leadership or service within the underserved community,” be enrolled full-time in a STEM undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or its territories, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship – $1,000
Alliant Energy, a public utility company that services areas of Wisconsin and Iowa, offers scholarships for students who reside in and attend school in their service areas. Applicants must be age 24 or under and enrolled or planning to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school located within the Alliant Energy service territory. Applicants must have participated in a leadership role in community service work or volunteer activities, and be either a current customer or the dependent of a current customer of Alliant Energy or its utility subsidiaries.
NSCS Scholarship for Minority Students in STEM – $2,500
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Scholarship for Minority Students in STEM is annually awarded to four minority students majoring in STEM fields. Applicants must be NSCS members and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients are chosen based on their commitment to academics, leadership, and service.
NSCS Scholarship for Women in STEM – $2,500
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Scholarship for Women in STEM is annually awarded to four female students majoring in STEM fields. Applicants must be NSCS members and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients are chosen based on their commitment to academics, leadership, and service.
Out To Innovate Scholarships – Up to $5,000
Out To Innovate is an organization representing LGBTQ+ people in STEM professions and education. The Out to Innovate™ Scholarships support LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited U.S. college or university; meet a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4-point scale; major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field; identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community; be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility; be eligible for fall term registration; and must not be under disciplinary sanction.
James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship – $10,000-$15,000
Each year, the Perryman Family Foundation awards scholarships to hardworking and community-minded students pursuing degrees in technology and engineering-related fields at U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, be pursuing a major in engineering, math, metals or technology, plan to be registered as full-time students, and live within 150 miles of Houston, Pennsylvania.
PSGC Undergraduate Scholarship – $4,000
The Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium (PSGC) offers financial assistance to undergraduate STEM students through its annual statewide scholarship program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be enrolled full-time at an accredited Pennsylvania college or university, be rising juniors or seniors, be enrolled in a STEM program, and be likely to pursue a career in an area of interest to NASA.
Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship – $1,000-$5,000
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) Scholarship is offered to women who are enrolled or enrolling in a STEM field. Students may be enrolled in a two-year technical program, a four-year undergraduate program, or a graduate program that can be used in a career in the automotive industry.
Target Scholarship – Up to $5,000
Created in 2021 by Target in partnership with UNCF, the Target Scholars Program provides 1,000 need-based scholarships of up to $5,000 to first-year Black students enrolled at select HBCUs with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in technology, leadership or design. In addition to four years of academic support, the program provides mentoring, internship opportunities, networking and more throughout the winners’ college career. To qualify, applicants must identify as Black, meet a minimum GPA of 2.75, be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident, be an incoming freshman, plan on enrolling full-time at one of the selected HBCUs, demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in technology, leadership, or design, and have an unmet financial need.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – Baccalaureate Scholarship – Up to $22,500
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is a program intended to prepare students in Washington State to fill the state’s workforce shortages in trade, health care, or STEM fields. Its Baccalaureate Scholarship is open to students pursuing their bachelor’s degrees in STEM or health care fields. Applicants must be Washington State residents, have a high school diploma or GED from a Washington State institution, demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a passing GED score, plan to pursue an eligible science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care major, and plan to attend or currently attend an accredited Washington State institution at least half-time.
American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship – Up to $5,000
The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) offers scholarships for underrepresented minority students (Black or African American, Hispanic, and Native American) studying energy-related fields, including business, a physical science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Each year, 13 scholarships are awarded: 12 scholarships of $3,000 and one scholarship of $5,000 — the $5,000 award is renewable for up to 4 years if the recipient maintains the required minimum GPA andan eligible major). Applicants must be a high school senior who intends to enroll next semester in an accredited college or university; have an unweighted academic average of B or better (3.0 on 4.0 scale); be pursuing a major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics field; and identify as an underrepresented minority (Black or African American, Hispanic, or Native American).
STEM Teacher Graduate Scholarships – $2,500
STEM Teacher Graduate Scholarships are annually awarded to students pursuing a graduate degree or credential/licensure to teach STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) subjects at a U.S. school in grades K-12. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and living in the United States. Graduate applicants must be in at least their second semester and taking at least two semester-equivalent courses per term at an accredited college or university in the United States, have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants must not be expected to graduate in the year the scholarship is awarded. Applications will be accepted starting January 1.
AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship – $1,000 (Undergraduate), $2,000 (Graduate)
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) offers various scholarships to students who are studying in a STEM field and identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous peoples of Canada. The AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who fit this profile.
BestColleges Scholarship – $6,000
The BestColleges Scholarship supports Black women who are currently pursuing a STEM career. BestColleges will award five $6,000 scholarships. The scholarship is open only to undergraduate and graduate students in an accredited college or university in the United States for the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia; be at least 17 years old; identify as a cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman; and be pursuing a STEM-related field.
Davidson Fellows Scholarship – $50,000, $25,000, $10,000
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development, a nonprofit organization designed to nurture and support gifted young students, offers the Davidson Fellows Scholarship to high-achieving students ages 18 or under who have completed a significant piece of work in one of the following application categories: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Outside the Box. Scholarships of $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 are awarded.
Edison Scholars Program – $50,000
Administered by clean energy company Edison International, the Edison Scholars Program annually awards $50,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors in Southern California who want to pursue STEM careers. Applicants must be high school seniors, plan to major in a STEM field at an accredited college or university, show financial need, and live in Southern California Edison’s territory.
America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships – $1,500
America’s Farmers, a charitable project established by Bayer Fund and the philanthropic arm of pharmaceutical company Bayer International, offers scholarships for high school seniors and current college students studying fields related to agriculture. In order to apply, interest students must receive at least two endorsements from local farmers. Application opens in November each year.
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship – Up to $8,000
Each year, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago offers scholarships to help Jewish students afford higher education. Applicants must be Jewish, born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area, plan on remaining in the Chicago area after graduating, be entering a full-time graduate program or be entering junior or senior year of an undergraduate program in a “helping profession,” and demonstrate financial need and career promise.
EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program – $45,000
Offered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program annually provides two-year scholarships and internship opportunities to rising junior students majoring in STEM fields. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time second year students in a four-year academic program, full-time students transferring from a two-year to a four-year institution, or full-time third year students in a five-year program. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals, have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, and study “a discipline related to NOAA’s programs and mission at an accredited minority serving institution” in the United States.
SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship – $5,000
SAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers) and the Ford Motor Company jointly offer the SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship. The scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors who intend to pursue a bachelor/associate degree in engineering or technology through an ABET-accredited program. Applicants must be current students from an academy in the Ford NGL Network and/or a Powered by Ford STEAM Academy. Students in Project Lead the Way or Engineering Your World are also eligible. The scholarship is intended for high-achieving students who rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on the SAT or the ACT.
Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship – $2,500-$15,000
The Scarlett Family Foundation, an organization that promotes education in Middle Tennessee, offers scholarships open to graduating high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors from Middle Tennessee. Applicants must be graduating or have graduated from a high school any of the 40 counties in Middle Tennessee and be studying toward a business or STEM degree at a four-year college or university.
Science Ambassador Scholarship – Full Tuition (for up to 4 years)
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship available to women in STEM fields. The scholarship is funded by the popular party game Cards Against Humanity. To apply, students must film a three-minute application video of themselves explaining a STEM topic they are passionate about.
SHPE Dissertation Scholarship – $5,000
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Dissertation Scholarship is annually awarded to SHPE members pursuing a doctoral degree in STEM. Applicants must be doctoral students, meet a minimum 2.75 GPA requirement, plan to pursue or be pursuing a doctoral degree in STEM, and attend an academic institution in the United States or Puerto Rico.
SME Education Foundation Graduate Scholarships – Varies
Each year, the SME Educational Foundation offers dozens of scholarships to graduate students pursuing manufacturing careers. Each scholarship can be accessed and applied to through one portal. To be eligible for any of SME Educational Foundation’s graduate scholarships, applicants must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada, have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be on a path toward a graduate degree in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or a closely related field at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
Giullano Mazzetti Scholarship – $1,000
Offered by the SME Education Foundation, the Giullano Mazzetti Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to undergraduate students interested in manufacturing engineering or technology. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering, technology, or a closely related field in the United States or Canada, have completed at least 30 credit hours, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
SME Education Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – Varies
Each year, the SME Educational Foundation offers dozens of scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing manufacturing careers, which can all be accessed and applied to through one portal. To be eligible for any of SME Educational Foundation’s undergraduate scholarships, applicants must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada, have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be on a path toward a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or a closely related field at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarships – $10,000
The National Space Club and Foundation names one student of each year a keynote scholar. This student is given the opportunity to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation’s Goddard Memorial Dinner and awarded a $10,000 scholarship. Applicants should be pursuing a career in a STEM field and be excellent public speakers.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – Career and Technical Scholarship – Up to $1,500 each quarter
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is a program intended to prepare students in Washington State to fill the state’s workforce shortages in trade, health care, or STEM fields. Its Career and Technical Scholarship awards up to $1,500 each quarter to fund a high-demand associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship from one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges. This scholarship can be used toward nearly 1,000 trade, health care or STEM programs across Washington state. Applicants must be Washington State residents, meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) defined and determined by each college, and plan to in at least six credits during the fall, winter and spring terms.
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