Are you a STEM student looking for financial assistance to further your education? Look no further! We have compiled a list of 38 scholarships specifically for STEM students. These scholarships are designed to support and encourage students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, there is a scholarship on this list that can help you achieve your academic goals. Let’s dive into the world of STEM scholarships and see which ones are a perfect fit for you.
AFCEA DC STEM Scholarships – Varies
Each year, AFCEA Washington, DC awards STEM scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, live within the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (greater DC area), be either graduating from high school or transitioning from a two-year community college to a four-year college or university, and be accepted to a U.S. accredited college or university in a four-year, full-time STEM curriculum. Students whose family members include current members of the military, Veteran, and AFCEA DC chapter members are encouraged to apply.
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.
Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) Scholarship – $2,500
The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) Scholarship is designed to benefit students from the Quad Cities who are interested in pursuing STEM careers. Applicants must be high school seniors, residents of Mercer, Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside, Carroll, Knox, Lee, Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, or Louisa County, and plan to pursue a STEM degree at an accredited four-year college or university, community or junior college, or a trade school.
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.
SMART Scholarship for Service Program – $25,000-$38,000
Funded by the Department of Defense, the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students who are currently pursuing a STEM degree. The program is open to citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. SMART scholars will receive full tuition, annual stipends, and guaranteed employment with the DoD after graduation.A full list of eligible STEM majors is available on the scholarship website. Applications open on August 1 each year.
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).
ACS Scholars Program – $1,000-$5,000
American Chemical Society Scholarships are annually awarded to minority students who are interested in pursuing careers in chemistry-related science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian, be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students, plan to major or currently be majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.
Intel-AFCEA Scholarship – $5,000 (undergraduate), $10,000 (graduate)
Intel has partnered with AFCEA to offer an Intel-AFCEA Scholarship for STEM students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree. In addition to the scholarship funding ($5,000 for undergraduate and $10,000 for graduate), the winners have a potential opportunity for an Intel Mentor, Intel job (internship or full-time), and access to training, research, Intel architecture, networking with other Intel scholars, and more. Applicants must be: a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; a service Veteran or active-duty service member, or a “Gold Star Family Member,” a full-time student in an accredited U.S. University currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree; have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA; and be pursuing a STEM degree.
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship – $3,000
Offered by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), the Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship is annually awarded to high-performing graduate STEM students who are members of underrepresented demographics. Applicants must be women or minority students “enrolled in their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses per semester at an accredited college or university in the United States.” Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet a minimum 3.5 GPA requirement, and be pursuing a “STEM/hard science” degree.
AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarship – $5,000
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in cyber security related fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA STEM Major Scholarship – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers multiple STEM Major Scholarships. Those interested fill out one application and are automatically considered for all of the scholarships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA Student Member Scholarship – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the Student Member Scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, and hold AFCEA membership. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship – $3,000
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship. Applicants must be women or minority students, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Students attending HBCUs are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers multiple War Veterans Scholarships to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services and to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel). To qualify, applicants must be currently enrolled and attending classes in an undergraduate program, part-time or full-time, in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be a sophomore or junior at the time of application, be majoring in a STEM field, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. The scholarship is also open to students who are actively pursuing a credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching STEM subjects at a U.S. elementary, middle/intermediate and high schools are eligible.
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 3M Scholarship – $2,500
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 3M Scholarship is open to incoming college freshman who fit this profile who are studying any STEM field.
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.
AISES Aristocrat Scholarship – $5,000 (Undergraduate), $10,000 (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 Aristocrat/VGT Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and related fields. Students interested in casino gaming are encouraged to apply.
AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship – $2,500 per year for up to 4 years
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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is open to American Indian high school seniors who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligible states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
AISES Chevron Scholarship – $5,000
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 Chevron Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who fit this profile. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to and passion for the energy field.
AISES ExxonMobil Scholarship – $3,000
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 ExxonMobil Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who fit this profile and demonstrate a commitment to and passion for the energy field.
AISES Intel Growing Legacy Scholarship Program – $5,000 (Undergraduate), $10,000 (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 Intel Growing the Legacy Scholarship is open to high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students who fit this profile. Winners receive monetary aid, mentorship, paid internship opportunities, and the opportunity to work for Intel upon graduation.
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.
CIA Graduate Program Scholarship – Up to $18,000, up to $25,000 for STEM
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) offers a scholarship for graduate students with financial needs. Students in the CIA Graduate Program attend a college or university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the CIA. Students in the program receive up to $18,000 per year to use toward tuition, fees, and books. STEM students can receive up to $25,000. Students also receive a daily allowance for meals and expenses, transportation reimbursement, an annual salary, insurance, and a retirement plan.
CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program – Up to $18,000 (Up to $25,000 for STEM)
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) offers one of the most unique scholarships available. The CIA Undergraduate Scholarship is a merit and needs-based scholarship that offers students an award up to $18,000 per calendar year (STEM recipients receive $25,000) plus a full starting salary in return for working summer internships at the CIA during their tenure. Recipients of this scholarship are also required to accept continued employment with the CIA after graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of the college sponsorship they received from the CIA.
AOC STEM Student of the Year Scholarship – $12,500
Offered by the Association of Old Crows Educational Foundation, the STEM Student of the Year Scholarship is annually awarded to one male and one female student studying in the fields of engineering or engineering technology and interested in working in the aerospace and defense industry. Each applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be registered as a full-time student in sophomore or junior year of undergraduate engineering or engineering technology study at time of application, meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and show an interest in contributing to national defense.
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.
Raytheon Intelligence & Space Underrepresented Minorities in Cybersecurity Scholarship – $10,000
Administered by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, the Raytheon Intelligence & Space Underrepresented Minorities in Cybersecurity Scholarship is annually awarded to three students from historically underrepresented minorities in STEM. Applicants must belong to a historically underrepresented minority in STEM, including but not limited to women, Black, Native American, Asian American & Pacific Islander, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities; be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student (PhD students are excluded); be U.S. citizens; be pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, information security or similar field; meet a minimum 3.3 GPA requirement; be attending a college or university full-time or part-time; and be attending on-campus or online.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program – $10,000
Launched in 2018, the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program provides access to pathways through education and into the STEM workforce for all students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields. Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student. To be eligible, applicants must be: high school seniors, college freshmen or college sophomores with at least a 2.5 GPA; be a U.S. citizen; have demonstrated financial need; be currently enrolled or plan to enroll at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university; major in engineering or computer science; and have an interest in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding.
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.
Better Together STEM Scholarship Program – $2,500, $10,000
Each year, the PG&E Corporation Foundation offers the Better Together STEM Scholarships of $2,500 or $10,000 to students pursuing STEM-related studies at universities in California and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the United States. Students must be California residents and PG&E customers at the time of application. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, current college students, veterans and adults returning to school who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in an eligible STEM field at an accredited four-year college or university in California or an HBCU 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.
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.
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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