This snapshot pulls from CollegeWhale’s scholarship database and planning tools to show how many scholarships are available for Computer Science majors, the total dollars listed, and how early-career pay compares to typical college costs.
We currently list 50 active scholarships tied to Computer Science programs, sourced from professional groups, nonprofits, and private sponsors. New awards are added regularly.
The scholarships currently listed total approximately $548,250 in advertised award value. Many programs offer renewable or variable awards, so available funding may be higher over time.
Early-career median pay for Computer Science graduates is about $115,000 per year. We estimate a typical 4-year net college cost around $108,584.
That means first-year earnings are roughly 106% of total college cost, with an estimated payback period of 0.9 years (before taxes and living expenses).
The average cost of in-of-state college in the United States is $27,146 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses. Out-of-state students pay $45,708 per year. Private, nonprofit university students pay $58,628.
According to data provided by educationdata.org as of 8/2025. Our ROI calculation is based on in-state average tuition. Median pay statistics are provided by bls.gov
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The Betty Stevens Frecknall Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in computer science, information systems, or related technology fields. Established in honor of Betty Stevens Frecknall, a pioneering woman in computing, this scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic
Award: Varies Deadline: May Est. Application Time: Low (28 min)The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship is designed to support and empower women pursuing careers in cybersecurity and related STEM fields. Now in its 11th year, this scholarship aims to help close the gender gap in the cybersecurity workforce by
Award: $10,000 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: High (103 min)The LinkedIn Possibilities in Tech Scholarship is designed to support students with bold ambitions who are pursuing careers in technology. Created to expand access to the tech workforce, this scholarship goes beyond financial support by offering long-term guidance, skill development,
Award: $40,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Low (10 min)The SENEDIA Scholarships are a set of awards offered by SENEDIA® (Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance) to support students pursuing education in fields that are integral to the defense, technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing sectors. These scholarships recognize academic
Award: Varies Deadline: March Est. Application Time: Med (88 min)The Adobe Creativity Scholarship is a global initiative by Adobe to support young creatives — artists, designers, filmmakers, storytellers, social-impact advocates — who intend to pursue higher education in creative fields. The program recognizes that creativity can be a powerful
Award: $25,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Med (83 min)The Adobe Design Circle Scholarship is a global initiative by Adobe in partnership with Institute of International Education (IIE), aimed at supporting and mentoring aspiring designers from diverse backgrounds. The program seeks to increase diversity and inclusion within the design
Award: $25,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: High (128 min)The Hollings Scholarship provides significant financial support and professional development opportunities for undergraduate students interested in the oceanic, atmospheric, environmental, and related sciences, engineering, technology, and education fields. The program aims to expand undergraduate training in areas relevant to the
Award: $9,500 Deadline: January Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The Lounge Lizard Scholarship Program for Web Design supports students who demonstrate passion, creativity, and potential in the areas of web design, digital art, interactive media, or user experience. This scholarship is offered by a professional digital marketing and web
Award: $1,000 Deadline: December Est. Application Time: Med (38 min)The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers the STEM Major Scholarship to support full-time undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) majors who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential and interest in fields such as cybersecurity, communications, intelligence or homeland
Award: $2,500 Deadline: May Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The Teradata H.O.P.E. in Tech Scholarship is designed to help students who have faced significant challenges and are pursuing degrees in STEM fields. By providing this financial support, Teradata seeks to foster a more inclusive and diverse technology industry, ensuring
Award: $2,500 Deadline: May Est. Application Time: Low (10 min)The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), provides merit-based scholarships to students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in approved STEM disciplines. In addition to full tuition coverage, recipients
Award: Varies Deadline: August Est. Application Time: Low (10 min)The Emma Bowen Foundation (EBF) Fellows Program offers competitive, multi-year, paid summer internships for students of color in the media, technology, and business sectors. Fellows engage in immersive, hands-on training at leading companies in areas such as Business (e.g., marketing,
Award: Varies Deadline: May Est. Application Time: Low (10 min)This comprehensive collection of Computer Science scholarships and grants for the 2026 - 2027 school years, curated from our regularly updated databases. To explore all available scholarship matches, visit our Scholarship Database and Grant Database, which both offer easy-to-use filters, current deadlines, and detailed eligibility information to help you discover the best Computer Science scholarship opportunities.
Computer science scholarships support students studying software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, machine learning, computer engineering, and related computing disciplines. Because many CS programs require advanced coursework in algorithms, systems, and mathematics—along with unpaid internships, research commitments, and project development—targeted scholarships can reduce overall tuition costs while recognizing technical ability.
Funding in computer science is often tied to academic performance, documented coding experience, research involvement, diversity initiatives, or workforce development programs. Many scholarships are administered by technology companies, professional computing organizations, research agencies, and university departments.
High school seniors planning to major in computer science can apply for national technology scholarships before entering college. Competitive applicants typically demonstrate coding proficiency, project development, robotics involvement, or participation in programming competitions.
Strong applicants usually submit coding portfolios, GitHub repositories, robotics work, hackathon participation, or research projects in addition to transcripts and recommendations.
Several established programs support women pursuing degrees in computer science and related technical fields.
Most of these programs require academic strength, demonstrated technical engagement, and involvement in computing communities.
Undergraduate funding often prioritizes students who have already demonstrated technical competency through coursework, internships, research, or project development.
Undergraduate reviewers often look for:
Several national programs focus on increasing Black representation in technology fields.
These programs often combine funding with professional mentorship and internship placement.
International students pursuing graduate study in computer science may qualify for fully funded programs that cover tuition, living expenses, and research support.
Fully funded programs are highly competitive and typically require strong academic records, research direction, and leadership involvement.
In addition to scholarships, many CS students receive grants supporting research, innovation, or project development.
Research-based grants often require a proposal, faculty sponsorship, and defined project objectives.
Computer science scholarships are typically awarded based on demonstrated technical engagement rather than stated interest alone.
Review committees often consider:
Strong applicants demonstrate sustained technical development, not just short-term participation.
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