Science Technology

Science technician is a profession involving working as a member of support staff in any science disciplines. The Science Council defines a technician as “a person who is skilled in the use of particular techniques and procedures to solve practical problems, often in ways that require considerable ingenuity and creativity. Technicians typically work with complex instruments and equipment, and require specialised training, as well as considerable practical experience, in order to do their job effectively”.

Science technicians are frequently based in laboratories, but they also perform roles in workshops, studios, the field, or in any location where scientific work is being carried out. As a group, science technicians have been referred to as "Invisible"; members of the scientific workforce whose role in the process for forming new scientific knowledge has been poorly acknowledged and insufficiently studied. However, more recently their role has been studied in some detail.

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Matching Science Technology Colleges

Excelsior College

Four or more years; Private not for profit

Great Basin College

Four or more years; Public; $10,219 average out-state tuition; $3,518 average in-state tuition

College of Western Idaho

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $7,344 average out-state tuition; $3,400 average in-state tuition

Baylor University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,232 average out-state tuition; $50,232 average in-state tuition

Delgado Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $3,335 average out-state tuition; $3,335 average in-state tuition

Rochester Institute of Technology

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,225 average out-state tuition; $50,225 average in-state tuition

Bay Path University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,781 average out-state tuition; $35,781 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Science Technology 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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SEI Native American Education Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The 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...

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SEI Native American Education Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

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$10,000

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The 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...

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SEI General Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The SEI General Scholarship is available to students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected students to help facilitate their professional development and eventual entry into the solar energy workforce.

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SEI General Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

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$10,000

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The SEI General Scholarship is available to students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected students to help facilitate their professional development and eventual entry into the solar energy workforce.

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SEI Energy Women in Solar Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The SEI Energy Women in Solar Scholarship is available to female and non-binary students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. Preference will be given to BIPOC applicants. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected women and non-binary students to help facilitate their...

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SEI Energy Women in Solar Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

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$10,000

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The SEI Energy Women in Solar Scholarship is available to female and non-binary students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. Preference will be given to BIPOC applicants. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected women and non-binary students to help facilitate their...

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

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

Description

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

award

$10,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

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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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

$10,000 September 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical.

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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

award

$10,000

deadline

September 01, 2025
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Description

The Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical.

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NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists Board Choice Scholarship

New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists

$7,500 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists Board Choice Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students and graduate students of any level. To be considered for this award, you must be must be enrolled in a program related to cosmetic science (chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, pharmaceutical science, or related...

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NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists Board Choice Scholarship

New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists

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$7,500

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists Board Choice Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students and graduate students of any level. To be considered for this award, you must be must be enrolled in a program related to cosmetic science (chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, pharmaceutical science, or related...

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Montana Minds Scholarship - University of Montana, Montana Tech

University of Montana at Montana Tech

$6,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Montana Minds Scholarship is open to entering students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award. You must also plan to majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a STEM discipline, including biology, chemistry, computer...

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Montana Minds Scholarship - University of Montana, Montana Tech

University of Montana at Montana Tech

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$6,000

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Description

The Montana Minds Scholarship is open to entering students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award. You must also plan to majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a STEM discipline, including biology, chemistry, computer...

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