Question 1

Why should I apply for computer science scholarships?

Accepted Answer

As the student debt crisis continues to grow, scholarships are more important than ever before when it comes to financial aid efforts for college. While STEM jobs that open up through computer science education can be high-paying and well worth your tuition dollars, the upfront costs of college can be overwhelming. Luckily, scholarships can help.

Question 2

Are there scholarships available for women in STEM?

Accepted Answer

Since many STEM fields are extremely underrepresented, we have STEM scholarships created exclusively for female STEM students, such as the Markforged Distinguished Women Engineers Grant. These scholarships aim to increase female representation in STEM and computer science in order to bring more diverse opinions, solutions, and outlooks to the table.

Question 3

What GPA do I need for computer science scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Most scholarships on the list above don’t have a minimum GPA requirement, so you’re free to apply no matter what GPA you have.

However, if you do have a high GPA, don’t miss out on scholarships with a minimum GPA requirement, such as the Mark Caldwell Memorial STEM/STEAM Scholarship, which requires a 3.0 GPA or higher. Scholarships with GPA requirements will have fewer applicants due to the eligibility criteria, which increases your chances of winning one!

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