STEM

Scholarships for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students

Barry Goldwater Scholarship (UNM Deadline in October)
For future American researchers & scientists who are majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering. Up to $7,500 for the remaining year(s) of undergraduate study

  • Be a sophomore or junior at the time of application;
  • Be a U.S. citizen, national/resident alien;
  • Have a highly competitive grade point average;
  • Obtain institutional nomination.

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (Deadline in January) 

The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a PhD in scientific or engineering disciplines with an emphasis in high-performance computing.

  • Students must be planning full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D degree at a U.S. university.
  • Students in their first year of graduate study in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences are eligible to apply for the DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship. Exceptional senior undergraduates who can meet all the requirements listed here may also apply.
  • Applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens.

DOE NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (Deadline January) 
The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA SSGF) program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of interest to stewardship science, such as high energy density physics, nuclear science, or materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics. The DOE NNSA SSGF is open to any U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien planning full-time, uninterrupted study toward a doctoral degree at an accredited U.S. university. The benefits include: $36,000 yearly stipend, payment of full tuition and required fees, annual program review, $1,000 yearly academic allowance, and 12-week research practicum.

Department of Homeland Security (Deadline in early January)

The Department of Homeland Security offers a variety of prestigious scholarships, fellowships, internships and training opportunities to expose talented students to the broad national security mission.

GEM Fellowship Program (Deadline October) GEM's fellowship programs span the entire recruitment, retention, and professional development spectrum. GEM's principal activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and Ph.D. levels coupled with paid summer internships. GEM also offers programming on the importance of graduate school and tools for access and successful matriculation.  Additionally, GEM produces publications for graduate and undergraduate students, university and industry administrators to assist in the education process of how to obtain a graduate STEM education. GEM is devoted to increasing access and success in engineering and science graduate education and practice.GEM MS Engineering Fellows receive $4,000 living stipend per full-time semester up to 4 semesters ($8K per academic year - 3 quarters), up to two paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member,  & full tuition and fees provided by a GEM University Member. Eligibility includes:

  • be a member of the underrepresented groups (American Indian/Native, African American, and Hispanic American)
  • must be a US citizen or US permanent resident at time of application
  • take the GRE to qualify for multiple GEM member university programs
  • must be a senior, or graduate of an accredited engineering or computer science program at the time of application
  • must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0
  • must contractually agree to intern for two summers with sponsoring GEM Employer

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship (Deadline in October)
The Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship empowers outstanding young people pursuing a PhD degree in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences with the freedom to innovate and explore their genius in collaboration with leading professors in the field.

  • be students of the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences
  • be US citizens or permanent residents
  • be willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency
  • College seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation, as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Undergrad) (Deadline in August)

As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds. Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants

Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (Deadline in January)
KSTF Teaching Fellowships are awarded based on four selection criteria: science or mathematics content knowledge, commitment to teaching, professional ability and leadership.

  • Majoring in science, mathematics or engineering
  • Be committed to teaching high school mathematics, physical sciences or biological sciences
  • plan to enroll in a recognized teacher education program that leads to a secondary science or mathematics teaching license

Leonard M. Rieser Fellowship in Science, Technology, and Global Security 
The Leonard M. Rieser Award is the capstone of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Next Generation Program, created to ensure that new voices, steeped in science and public policy, have a trusted platform from which to address the world’s existential challenges. The Rieser Award was established to recognize outstanding emerging science and security experts passionate about advancing peace and security in our time. Inaugurated in 2015, the award is given annually and is selected by the Bulletin’s editorial team from among the publication's Voices of Tomorrow essayists.

NASA Scholarship program (Deadline April)

National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship (Deadline in December) 
Since program inception, over 4,000 fellowships have been awarded and over 60,000 applications received. DoD plans to award new three-year graduate fellowships each fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds) to individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Scholarship Programs (Deadline varies)
NOAA student scholarship programs provide opportunities for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in STEM while pursuing research and educational training in NOAA-mission sciences. The following programs share a common application (open September through January), and students who are eligible are encouraged to apply to both. Learn more about our undergraduate scholarships.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (Deadline November)
The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions. Fellows benefit from a three-year annual stipend of $30,000 along with a $10,500 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees, opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education they choose. Please contact Dr. Laura Crossey for more information.

  • be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident alien
  • be in a research-focused Master's or Ph.D. program in an NSF-supported field
  • be attending an accredited United States institution
  • have completed no more than twelve months of full-time graduate study (or the equivalent)

National Space Club Goddard Memorial Scholarship - The National Space Club awards a $10,000 scholarship each year, in memory of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, America's Rocket pioneer. The scholarship is awarded to a US citizen in at least the junior year of an accredited university, who, in the judgement of the award committee, shows the greatest interest and aptitude. 

SMART Scholarship (Deadline in early December)
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from August 1-December 1.

Society of Women Engineers - SWE Scholarships support women pursuing ABET-accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science in the United States and Mexico. Applicants complete one application and are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.

UNCF Merck Science Initiative Undergraduate Research Scholarship 
The UNCF-Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards are intended to encourage the interest of African American undergraduate students in furthering their science education and pursuing biomedical science careers by providing tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art industrial laboratory.

Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship (DeadlineOctober) 
The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship program recruits and trains the nation’s best and brightest recent graduates and career changers with STEM backgrounds to teach in middle and high school science and math classrooms.