Computational Science
Computational science (also scientific computing or scientific computation (SC)) is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary field that uses advanced computing capabilities to understand and solve complex problems. It is an area of science which spans many disciplines, but at its core it involves the development of models and simulations to understand natural systems.
In practical use, it is typically the application of computer simulation and other forms of computation from numerical analysis and theoretical computer science to solve problems in various scientific disciplines. The field is different from theory and laboratory experiment which are the traditional forms of science and engineering. The scientific computing approach is to gain understanding, mainly through the analysis of mathematical models implemented on computers. Scientists and engineers develop computer programs, application software, that model systems being studied and run these programs with various sets of input parameters. The essence of computational science is the application of numerical algorithms and/or computational mathematics. In some cases, these models require massive amounts of calculations (usually floating-point) and are often executed on supercomputers or distributed computing platforms.
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Scholarships for Computational Science 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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EAGLES Scholarship - PSUPortland State University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and... View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars. View Scholarship Details |
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Veterans and Family ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Veterans and Family Scholarship is available to military veterans and their families. You must be pursuing a career in STEM, education, or sustainability and have at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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BP Scholarship-University of OklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe BP Scholarship is available to students at the University of Oklahoma who are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Business. You must be a high-achieving student to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Antoinette Murray ScholarshipUniversity of Saint Francis, Indiana |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Antoinette Murray Scholarship is available to students at the University of Saint Francis who are majoring in education or science, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and complete 20 hours of volunteer service per year at a verifiable non-profit organization. View Scholarship Details |
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Excelerate in STEM Scholarship - MGCCCMississippi Gulf Coast Community College |
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award Up to $4,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Excelerate in STEM Scholarship is available to incoming students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be majoring in a STEM field to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Howard A. Schmidt Memorial ScholarshipInformation Systems Security Association Education Foundation (ISSAEF) |
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award $3,500 |
deadline June 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Howard A. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an information security or privacy related program. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduates or 3.0 or higher for graduates and be interested in pursuing a career in... View Scholarship Details |
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E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial ScholarshipInformation Systems Security Association Education Foundation (ISSAEF) |
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award $3,500 |
deadline June 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time graduate students who are enrolled in an information security or privacy related program. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity. Selection is based on academic excellence, work... View Scholarship Details |
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Department of Energy Computational Science ScholarshipAlabama A & M University, Normal |
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award $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Department of Energy Computational Science Scholarship is available to undergraduate students studying computational science at Alabama A & M University. Each year the scholarship is received, obligates you to a year of full-time employment at a DOE laboratory (at the discretion of the DOE). You must maintain a 3.25 or better GPA and score... View Scholarship Details |
Computational Science Related Majors
- Biological and Physical Sciences
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- Nutrition Sciences
- Mathematics and Computer Science
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- Marine Sciences
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biopsychology
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Cognitive Science
- Business Analytics
- Science, Technology and Society
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Natural Sciences
- History and Political Science
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Sustainability Studies
- Historic Preservation and Conservation