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

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

Description

The 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.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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The 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.

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The 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...

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

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$10,000

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The 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...

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$10,000

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The 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.

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Veterans and Family Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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Veterans and Family Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

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Up to $10,000

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May 31, 2025
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The 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.

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BP Scholarship-University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The 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.

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BP Scholarship-University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business

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$5,000

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The 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.

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Antoinette Murray Scholarship

University of Saint Francis, Indiana

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Antoinette Murray Scholarship

University of Saint Francis, Indiana

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Up to $5,000

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The 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.

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Excelerate in STEM Scholarship - MGCCC

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Up to $4,500 Varies See Details

Description

The 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.

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Excelerate in STEM Scholarship - MGCCC

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Up to $4,500

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The 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.

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Howard A. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship

Information Systems Security Association Education Foundation (ISSAEF)

$3,500 June 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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...

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Howard A. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship

Information Systems Security Association Education Foundation (ISSAEF)

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$3,500

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June 15, 2025
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The 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...

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E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship

Information Systems Security Association Education Foundation (ISSAEF)

$3,500 June 15, 2025 See Details

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The 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...

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E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship

Information Systems Security Association Education Foundation (ISSAEF)

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$3,500

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June 15, 2025
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The 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...

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Department of Energy Computational Science Scholarship

Alabama A & M University, Normal

$3,000 Varies See Details

Description

The 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...

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Department of Energy Computational Science Scholarship

Alabama A & M University, Normal

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$3,000

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The 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...

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