Computer and Information Sciences
Nearly every American today has a computer of some sort, whether that’s a phone, a laptop, a newer car or even some refrigerators, all of these run on computers. Computer science is the study of computers, artificial intelligence and the languages that operate them.
Since almost everything today is computerized this is a very in-demand major. Students can drill deeper into subcategories of computer science as well, things like: software engineering, app development, programming, server-side administration and even computing and automation in health care.
Students who go on to study computer science in a graduate capacity can expect to take on administrative or senior-level management positions in product development or engineering departments at major companies across the globe. One of the most lucrative positions one can have today with a major in computer science is a full-stack developer. Full-stack developers handle not only the backend of web development, but the front end that visitors see as well. This versatile position is in high demand today and a great route to take for anyone ambitious about programming.
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Scholarships for Computer and Information Sciences Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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NCK Tech Kansas Promise ScholarshipNorth Central Kansas Technical College |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe NCK Tech Kansas Promise Scholarship is available to students at North Central Kansas Technical College. You must study nursing, automotive technology/collision technology, building construction, carpentry/cabinetmaking, diesel technology, electrical technology, heavy equipment operation, IT, pharmacy technician, plumbing, HVAC,... View Scholarship Details |
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Cybersecurity Public Service GrantState Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) |
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award $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Cybersecurity Public Service Grant is open to Virginia residents or those eligible for a military-related exception. You must be within two years of graduation, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate a commitment to working in Virginia in the cybersecurity field in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Ratcliffe Entrepreneurial Excellence ScholarshipSalisbury University |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline February 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Ratcliffe Entrepreneurial Excellence Scholarship is available to full - time students at Salisbury University. You must be a graduate of Anne Arundel Community College, Community College of Baltimore County, or Eastern Shore Community College; be minoring in entrepreneurship and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Girls Who Code Scholarship - Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester Polytechnic Institute |
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award $20,000 |
deadline February 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Worcester Polytechnic Institute is available to female, incoming freshman students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute who participated in the Girls Who Code program in their high school years. This is a renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAIDUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $20,000 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are majoring in a STEM field, medicine, dentistry, or public health. Applicants must have participated and completed the Big Bang Theory undergraduate scholars program and received their qualifying degree from UCLA within... View Scholarship Details |
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Air Force ROTC Express ScholarshipUniversity of Iowa |
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award $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Air Force ROTC Express Scholarship is available to freshmen, sophomores and juniors majoring in chemistry, computers, engineering, mathematics, nursing or physics at the University of Iowa. View Scholarship Details |
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Alice P. Gast STEM ScholarshipLehigh University |
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award $12,500 |
deadline January 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University. View Scholarship Details |
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Edison Scholars ProgramEdison International |
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award $12,500 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Edison Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who live or attend a high school in Southern California Edison’s service territory. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be planning to attend a four - year college or university and pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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SEI Native American Education ScholarshipSolar Energy International (SEI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe SEI Native American Education Scholarship is available to students interested in the solar energy industry. To be considered for this award, you must be at least 1/4 Native American Indian and a member of a federally recognized tribe. Selected candidates will be given tuition funds to cover SEI’s online or in-person training, with a goal of... View Scholarship Details |
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Computer and Information Sciences Related Majors
- Computer Science
- Computer Programming
- Information Technology
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Information Science/Studies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology Project Management
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Computer Game Programming
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Computer Support Specialist
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Informatics
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
