Computer and Information Sciences

Nearly every American today has a computer of some sort, whether that’s a phone, a laptop, a newer car or even some refrigerators, all of these run on computers. Computer science is the study of computers, artificial intelligence and the languages that operate them.

Since almost everything today is computerized this is a very in-demand major. Students can drill deeper into subcategories of computer science as well, things like: software engineering, app development, programming, server-side administration and even computing and automation in health care.

Students who go on to study computer science in a graduate capacity can expect to take on administrative or senior-level management positions in product development or engineering departments at major companies across the globe. One of the most lucrative positions one can have today with a major in computer science is a full-stack developer. Full-stack developers handle not only the backend of web development, but the front end that visitors see as well. This versatile position is in high demand today and a great route to take for anyone ambitious about programming.

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Scholarships for Computer and Information Sciences Majors

Bullet name award deadline Link
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

NCK Tech Kansas Promise Scholarship

North Central Kansas Technical College

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details
 

NCK Tech Kansas Promise Scholarship

North Central Kansas Technical College

award

Up to $20,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Cybersecurity Public Service Grant

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

$20,000 Varies See Details
 

Cybersecurity Public Service Grant

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

award

$20,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Ratcliffe Entrepreneurial Excellence Scholarship

Salisbury University

Up to $20,000 April 01, 2024 See Details
 

Ratcliffe Entrepreneurial Excellence Scholarship

Salisbury University

award

Up to $20,000

deadline

April 01, 2024
See Details
 

Girls Who Code Scholarship - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

$20,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Girls Who Code Scholarship - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

award

$20,000

deadline

February 01, 2024
See Details
 

Air Force ROTC Express Scholarship

University of Iowa

$15,000 Varies See Details
 

Air Force ROTC Express Scholarship

University of Iowa

award

$15,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Edison Scholars Program

Edison International

$12,500 January 23, 2024 See Details
 

Edison Scholars Program

Edison International

award

$12,500

deadline

January 23, 2024
See Details
 

Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Lehigh University

$12,500 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Lehigh University

award

$12,500

deadline

January 15, 2024
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SOLV Energy Women in Solar Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

$10,000 Varies See Details
 

SOLV Energy Women in Solar Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

award

$10,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

$10,000 Varies See Details
 

EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

award

$10,000

deadline

Varies
See Details