Computer Programming
Computer programming is the process of designing and building an executable computer program for accomplishing a specific computing task. Programming involves tasks such as analysis, generating algorithms, profiling algorithms' accuracy and resource consumption, and the implementation of algorithms in a chosen programming language (commonly referred to as coding). The source code of a program is written in one or more programming languages. The purpose of programming is to find a sequence of instructions that will automate the performance of a task for solving a given problem. The process of programming thus often requires expertise in several different subjects, including knowledge of the application domain, specialized algorithms, and formal logic.
Related programming tasks include testing, debugging, maintaining a program's source code, implementation of build systems, and management of derived artifacts such as machine code of computer programs. These might be considered part of the programming process, but often the term software development is used for this larger process with the term programming, implementation, or coding reserved for the actual writing of source code. Software engineering combines engineering techniques with software development practices.
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Scholarships for Computer Programming Majors
Microsoft Imagine Cup Games CompetitionMicrosoft Corporation |
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award Up to $100,000 |
deadline January 05, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Microsoft Imagine Cup Games Competition is available to students around the world who are at least 16 years of age. To enter, you or your team of two to four must create an innovative, accessible, groundbreaking, and appealing software program built with Microsoft tools and technology. View Scholarship Details |
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VTSGC Graduate Fellowship-PAIDVermont Space Grant Consortium |
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award Up to $50,422 |
deadline January 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe VTSGC Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students attending a college or university in Vermont with a focus on STEM studies. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on a project narrative with NASA-relevance, a resume, and transcript. The goals of this program are to (1) help prepare the next... View Scholarship Details |
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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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NCK Tech Kansas Promise ScholarshipNorth Central Kansas Technical College |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe NCK Tech Kansas Promise Scholarship is available to students at North Central Kansas Technical College. You must study nursing, automotive technology/collision technology, building construction, carpentry/cabinetmaking, diesel technology, electrical technology, heavy equipment operation, IT, pharmacy technician, plumbing, HVAC,... View Scholarship Details |
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Kansas Promise Act ScholarshipKansas Board of Regents |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must... View Scholarship Details |
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Science Ambassador ScholarshipCards Against Humanity |
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award $20,000 |
deadline December 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Science Ambassador Scholarship is available to women and non - binary high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in a STEM field. To be considered, you must submit a three - minute educational video of yourself explaining a topic in science that you are passionate about. View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAIDUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $20,000 |
deadline May 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are majoring in a STEM field, medicine, dentistry, or public health. Applicants must have participated and completed the Big Bang Theory undergraduate scholars program and received their qualifying degree from UCLA within... View Scholarship Details |
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Edison Scholars ProgramEdison International |
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award $12,500 |
deadline January 22, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Edison Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who live or attend a high school in Southern California Edison’s service territory. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be planning to attend a four - year college or university and pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Alice P. Gast STEM ScholarshipLehigh University |
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award $12,500 |
deadline January 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University. View Scholarship Details |
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SEI Native American Education ScholarshipSolar Energy International (SEI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe SEI Native American Education Scholarship is available to students interested in the solar energy industry. To be considered for this award, you must be at least 1/4 Native American Indian and a member of a federally recognized tribe. Selected candidates will be given tuition funds to cover SEI’s online or in-person training, with a goal of... View Scholarship Details |
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Computer Programming Related Majors
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Information Science/Studies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology Project Management
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Computer Game Programming
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Computer Support Specialist
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Informatics
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
