Scholarships
Because of the kindness of our generous donors, the Computer Science Department is able to offer scholarships to current undergraduate students within our major. These scholarships are awarded to recognize academic excellence in the field of computer science. A full list of these scholarships is provided in the section below.
The College of Computer Mathematical and Natural Sciences also offers scholarships. For more information about college level scholarships, please see the CMNS list of scholarship awards.
National scholarship information (including information about the Fulbright and Goldwater Scholarships) is available through the university's Scholarship Office.
CS Department Scholarship Application
A full list of CS Department Scholarships is provided in the section below. In order to apply, applicants must at least meet the following criteria:
- Full-time undergraduate degree seeking student
- Computer Science Major
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Each scholarship may have its own special criteria. Please only apply for the scholarships for which you are eligible.
Please note that one recommendation from a faculty or staff member is required. Please make sure you reach out to this faculty/staff member to confirm they are able to submit a recommendation for you before you enter their information.
All departmental scholarship funds for the 2024 - 2025 academic year have been awarded.
Professional Development Fund
The Department of Computer Science administers awards for up to $750 to help students defray the cost of travel to present at research conferences or meetings of regionally or internationally recognized professional societies, organizations, or industries. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis and should be submitted no later than 2 months in advance of planned travel. Students may receive Professional Development Funds only once per academic year. Only undergraduate students with a declared major in Computer Science or graduate students in the Computer Science BS/MS program are eligible to apply. To apply, click here.