Let’s be honest, college is very expensive, and finding credible scholarship opportunities to finance it is an elusive game of cat and mouse.
Well, fortunately for you, you’re in luck!
I’ve spent countless hours painstakingly researching and compiling a list of the best scholarships for all types of students, which you can access here by subscribing to our newsletter (tip: don’t forget to bookmark it so you don’t lose it).
In this article, we will be focusing on scholarships related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and I will provide my top ten picks.
Overview:
- AppZen STEM Scholarship for Racial Justice
- Barry Goldwater Scholarship
- Churchill Scholarship
- CME Group Foundation Scholars Program
- DoD Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship
- Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) Undergraduate Scholarship
- Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
- Generation Google Scholarship (North America)
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Microsoft Tuition Scholarship
These scholarships are intended for undergraduate and/or graduate students enrolled in STEM-related programs, such as computer and information science, engineering, geoscience, life science, and mathematics.
1. AppZen STEM Scholarship for Racial Justice
- Deadline: January 25th
- Award: $3,000
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate (or HS Senior)
- Identify as African American
- Pursuing a STEM degree
2. Barry Goldwater Scholarship
- Deadline: Vary by institution
- Award: $7,500
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate – Sophomore/Junior standing
- Pursuing a research career in select STEM field
- >3.0 GPA
- Deadline: November 1st
- Award: $60,000; $2,000 (research grant); housing and travel allowance
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate – Senior standing
- Enrolled in participating university
- Pursuing select masters degree at Cambridge University
4. CME Group Foundation Scholars Program
- Deadline: April 3rd
- Award: $20,000
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate
- Identify as African American or Latinx
- Enrolled in participating university
- >2.5 GPA
5. DoD Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship
- Deadline: December 1st
- Award: $25,000 – $38,000 stipend; full tuition remission; internship; guaranteed employment at the Department of Defense (DoD); health insurance
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or Graduate
- Pursuing a STEM degree
- >3.0 GPA
- Deadline: February 1st
- Award: $45,000; 10-week internship at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); mentoring; research conference; housing and travel allowance
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate – Junior standing (or Community College)
- Enrolled in accredited Minority Serving Institution (MSI)
- Pursuing a degree related to NOAA’s missions
- >3.2 GPA
7. Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
- Deadline: February 1st
- Award: $9,500/year; 10-week internship at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); mentoring; research conference
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate – Sophomore standing (or Community College)
- Pursuing a degree in oceanic, environmental, atmospheric, computer/information science; engineering, or other related field
- >3.0 GPA
8. Generation Google Scholarship (North America)
- Deadline: December 4th
- Award: $10,000
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or Graduate (or HS Senior)
- Pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
9. Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Deadline: March 12th
- Award: $10,000
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate – Freshman/Sophomore standing (or HS Senior)
- Pursuing a degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, computer) or related field
- >2.5 GPA
10. Microsoft Tuition Scholarship
- Deadline: January 31st
- Award: Full or partial tuition remission
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate
- Pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
- >3.0 GPA