Telecommunications Engineering

Telecommunications engineering is an engineering discipline centered on electrical and computer engineering which seeks to support and enhance telecommunication systems. The work ranges from basic circuit design to strategic mass developments. A telecommunication engineer is responsible for designing and overseeing the installation of telecommunications equipment and facilities, such as complex electronic switching systems, and other plain old telephone service facilities, optical fiber cabling, IP networks, and microwave transmission systems. Telecommunication engineering also overlaps with broadcast engineering.

Telecommunication is a diverse field of engineering connected to electronic, civil and systems engineering. Ultimately, telecom engineers are responsible for providing high-speed data transmission services. They use a variety of equipment and transport media to design the telecom network infrastructure; the most common media used by wired telecommunications today are twisted pair, coaxial cables, and optical fibers. Telecommunications engineers also provide solutions revolving around wireless modes of communication and information transfer, such as wireless telephony services, radio and satellite communications, and internet and broadband technologies.

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University of Maryland-College Park

Four or more years; Public; $36,683 average out-state tuition; $9,000 average in-state tuition

Southern Methodist University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,464 average out-state tuition; $53,464 average in-state tuition

University of Colorado Boulder

Four or more years; Public; $36,554 average out-state tuition; $10,806 average in-state tuition

Florida International University

Four or more years; Public; $16,529 average out-state tuition; $4,721 average in-state tuition

San Diego City College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,472 average out-state tuition; $1,104 average in-state tuition

The University of Texas at Dallas

Four or more years; Public; $39,776 average out-state tuition; $14,564 average in-state tuition

George Washington University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,894 average out-state tuition; $57,894 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Telecommunications Engineering Majors

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Regeneron Science Talent Search

Society for Science

Up to $250,000 November 05, 2026 See Details

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The Regeneron Science Talent Search is open to especially talented high school seniors. Students will be given the challenge of conducting independent science, math, or engineering research. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 20 - page research report explaining your experiments and conclusions. Research must be the work of a single...

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Regeneron Science Talent Search

Society for Science

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Up to $250,000

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November 05, 2026
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The Regeneron Science Talent Search is open to especially talented high school seniors. Students will be given the challenge of conducting independent science, math, or engineering research. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 20 - page research report explaining your experiments and conclusions. Research must be the work of a single...

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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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Engineering Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

$20,500 Varies See Details

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The Engineering Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Greenville University who are majoring in engineering. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and minimum ACT score of 29 to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must live on-campus.

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Engineering Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

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$20,500

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The Engineering Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Greenville University who are majoring in engineering. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and minimum ACT score of 29 to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must live on-campus.

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Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award

Purdue University, College of Engineering

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

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The Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award is available to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students who are participants in either Purdue University's Women in Engineering Program or Purdue's section of the Society of Women Engineers and also are participating in Latinos in Science and Engineering and/or the Society of Hispanic...

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Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award

Purdue University, College of Engineering

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Up to $20,000

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The Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award is available to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students who are participants in either Purdue University's Women in Engineering Program or Purdue's section of the Society of Women Engineers and also are participating in Latinos in Science and Engineering and/or the Society of Hispanic...

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ASHRAE Presidents Scholarship

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers (ASHRAE)

$12,500 December 01, 2026 See Details

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The ASHRAE Presidents Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in an ABET-accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science Engineering Science degree and have completed at least 25 credit hours. Your course of study must be related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration and a minimum 3.0 GPA is...

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ASHRAE Presidents Scholarship

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers (ASHRAE)

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$12,500

deadline

December 01, 2026
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The ASHRAE Presidents Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in an ABET-accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science Engineering Science degree and have completed at least 25 credit hours. Your course of study must be related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration and a minimum 3.0 GPA is...

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SEI General Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

$10,000 Varies See Details

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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 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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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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ACI Foundation Fellowship Program

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

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The ACI Foundation Fellowship Program is available to full- time undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing studies related to the concrete industry. As a fellow, you will receive mentorship and an educational stipend for educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials. Additionally, you will receive recognition in...

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ACI Foundation Fellowship Program

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

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Up to $15,000

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The ACI Foundation Fellowship Program is available to full- time undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing studies related to the concrete industry. As a fellow, you will receive mentorship and an educational stipend for educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials. Additionally, you will receive recognition in...

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Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarships

Endeavour

$10,000 September 08, 2026 See Details

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The Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarship is open to female freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior college students. You must be pursuing majors in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) have a 3.5 GPA or higher and submit a personal essay in order to be considered for this award.

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Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarships

Endeavour

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$10,000

deadline

September 08, 2026
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The Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarship is open to female freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior college students. You must be pursuing majors in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) have a 3.5 GPA or higher and submit a personal essay in order to be considered for this award.

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