Human Computer Interaction

Human–computer interaction (HCI) researches the design and use of computer technology, focused on the interfaces between people (users) and computers. Researchers in the field of HCI both observe the ways in which humans interact with computers and design technologies that let humans interact with computers in novel ways. As a field of research, human–computer interaction is situated at the intersection of computer science, behavioral sciences, design, media studies, and several other fields of study. The term was popularized by Stuart K. Card, Allen Newell, and Thomas P. Moran in their seminal 1983 book, The Psychology of Human–Computer Interaction, although the authors first used the term in 1980 and the first known use was in 1975. The term connotes that, unlike other tools with only limited uses (such as a hammer, useful for driving nails but not much else), a computer has many uses and this takes place as an open-ended dialog between the user and the computer. The notion of dialog likens human–computer interaction to human-to-human interaction, an analogy which is crucial to theoretical considerations in the field.

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Scholarships for Human Computer Interaction Majors

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Siebel Scholars Program

Siebel Scholars Foundation

$35,000 Varies See Details

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The Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science.

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Siebel Scholars Program

Siebel Scholars Foundation

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$35,000

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The Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

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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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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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National Space Club Keynote Scholarship

National Space Club

$20,000 November 17, 2025 See Details

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The National Space Club Keynote Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students with definite plans to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award.

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National Space Club Keynote Scholarship

National Space Club

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$20,000

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November 17, 2025
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The National Space Club Keynote Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students with definite plans to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award.

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Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Lehigh University

$12,500 January 15, 2026 See Details

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The Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University.

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Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Lehigh University

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$12,500

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January 15, 2026
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The Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University.

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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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Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

Mississippi State University

$10,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

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The Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University who plan on studying engineering, technology, computer science, physics, or chemistry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a graduate of Brookhaven High School or Brookhaven Academy to be eligible for this award.

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Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

Mississippi State University

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$10,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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The Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University who plan on studying engineering, technology, computer science, physics, or chemistry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a graduate of Brookhaven High School or Brookhaven Academy to be eligible for this award.

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Ford Philanthropy Scholarship - LULAC

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Up to $10,000 October 15, 2025 See Details

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The Ford Philanthropy Scholarship is available to full-time, rising sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students pursuing a degree in computer science, data science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or software engineering. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be from an underrepresented...

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Ford Philanthropy Scholarship - LULAC

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

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Up to $10,000

deadline

October 15, 2025
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The Ford Philanthropy Scholarship is available to full-time, rising sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students pursuing a degree in computer science, data science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or software engineering. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be from an underrepresented...

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S-Cubed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$8,000 Varies See Details

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The S-Cubed Scholarship is available to entering first - year students at Westminster College. You must be majoring in computer science, physics, or mathematics to be eligible for this award.

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S-Cubed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$8,000

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The S-Cubed Scholarship is available to entering first - year students at Westminster College. You must be majoring in computer science, physics, or mathematics to be eligible for this award.

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UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

$5,500 September 22, 2025 See Details

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The UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. To be eligible for this award, you must be a resident of Boone County, Kentucky; Campbell County, Kentucky; Kenton County, Kentucky; Brown County, Ohio; Butler County, Ohio; Clermont County, Ohio;...

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UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

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$5,500

deadline

September 22, 2025
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The UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. To be eligible for this award, you must be a resident of Boone County, Kentucky; Campbell County, Kentucky; Kenton County, Kentucky; Brown County, Ohio; Butler County, Ohio; Clermont County, Ohio;...

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