Computer science majors and jobs are on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that careers in computer science will grow by 21% in the next decade, much faster than other careers.
What's even better news for students? Computer science majors claim some of the highest salaries, both right after graduation and throughout their careers.
The term "computer science" covers a wide range of roles and careers. By diving deeper into this field, you may a computer science job that sounds perfect for you.
• Scientific Computing and Applications – This field takes applied mathematical techniques and models physical systems and applications. In classes, students will learn mathematical skills and theories.
• Systems – This branch of computer science studies, analyzes and creates systems, from conceptualization to implementation.
• Theory of Computation – This branch studies problems that can be solved on a model of computation. It utilizes algorithms to figure how to solve the problem and to what degree it can be solved.
The above disciplines are just a sampling of those found within the computer science field as a whole. As you research this major and search for colleges, you will be able to identify a track that is just right for you.
Award Amount: $2,500 The Future of Connectivity Essay Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be majoring in computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT Management, network systems administration, software application development, business administration, marketing, or a related field in order to be considered for this award. You must also submit a short bio and a 1,000 word essay that responds to the prompt: "You're living in the year 2035, how have Internet-enabled devices impacted your life or the world around you?"
Award Amount: $2,000 The Connect Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship is available to full - time students who are pursuing a degree in information technology management, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. You must have a minimum 3.2 GPA to be eligible for this award. An essay is also required.
Award Amount: $10,000 The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study and have a minimum GPA of 2.3 to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $2,500 The Partstack Future Leaders in Engineering Scholarship is available to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. You must be majoring in one of the following areas to be eligible for this award: computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, information systems, information technology, management information systems, software engineering, math/applied math, data science, materials science, mechanical engineering, robotics, physics, aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering.
Award Amount: $3,000 The Amtrak IT Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in computer science or information technology. You must demonstrate interest in a career in the railroad industry and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: Varies The Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students who are majoring in computer science, information technology, CIS, or MIS. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $7,500 The Steel Intern Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who have an interest in the iron and steel industry. You must be majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety, or industrial hygiene and have minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $2,500 The SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: "What have been your most significant experiences in STEM and how will you use STEM principles to improve the world?"
Award Amount: $35,000 The Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science.
What is Computer Science?
Computer science is the study of computers and computational systems, with scientists focusing mostly on software and software systems. Concentrations in this field include: • Artificial Intelligence – Many individuals already depend on AI, like Siri and Alexa, to help them throughout their days and busy schedules. Studying AI in college will cover machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks. Initial work in this field may be creating chatbots or virtual assistants for webpages. • Programming Languages and Logics – Programming languages is writing language to create computer programs, while programming logics is writing rules for the system. Both drive programming outcomes.Scholarships for Computer Science Majors
Because this field will grow exponentially over the next decade, colleges and universities are doing their utmost to attract computer science majors. Between colleges and private organizations, there are a multitude of scholarships for computer science.Future of Connectivity Essay Scholarship
Deadline: 11/25/23Award Amount: $2,500 The Future of Connectivity Essay Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be majoring in computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT Management, network systems administration, software application development, business administration, marketing, or a related field in order to be considered for this award. You must also submit a short bio and a 1,000 word essay that responds to the prompt: "You're living in the year 2035, how have Internet-enabled devices impacted your life or the world around you?"
Connect Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship
Deadline: 12/1/23Award Amount: $2,000 The Connect Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship is available to full - time students who are pursuing a degree in information technology management, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. You must have a minimum 3.2 GPA to be eligible for this award. An essay is also required.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Deadline: 12/15/23Award Amount: $10,000 The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study and have a minimum GPA of 2.3 to be eligible for this award.
Partstack Future Leaders in Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: 1/6/24Award Amount: $2,500 The Partstack Future Leaders in Engineering Scholarship is available to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. You must be majoring in one of the following areas to be eligible for this award: computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, information systems, information technology, management information systems, software engineering, math/applied math, data science, materials science, mechanical engineering, robotics, physics, aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering.
Amtrak IT Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/24Award Amount: $3,000 The Amtrak IT Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in computer science or information technology. You must demonstrate interest in a career in the railroad industry and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Achievers in Technology Program
Deadline: 4/27/24 Award Amount: $500 The Achievers in Technology Program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen of African descent. You must be pursuing a career in tech and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship
Deadline: 5/31/24Award Amount: Varies The Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students who are majoring in computer science, information technology, CIS, or MIS. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Steel Intern Scholarship
Deadline: 10/14/24Award Amount: $7,500 The Steel Intern Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who have an interest in the iron and steel industry. You must be majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety, or industrial hygiene and have minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.
SBB Research STEM Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAward Amount: $2,500 The SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: "What have been your most significant experiences in STEM and how will you use STEM principles to improve the world?"
Siebel Scholars Program
Deadline: RollingAward Amount: $35,000 The Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science.
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