Scholarship, Grants, & Opportunities 

The Goldwater Scholarship is for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are full-time sophomores or juniors at accredited 2- or 4-year institutions, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a strong intent to pursue research in natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics. Schools with a designated campus representative may nominate up to four students, with additional slots for veterans or transfer students. Direct student applications are not accepted.
Age: NA

Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to high school or home-schooled students in the U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate during the 2025–2026 academic year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or meet specific humanitarian status, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college. Students graduating abroad, high school graduates, temporary residents, and children or grandchildren of Coca-Cola employees or retirees are not eligible.
Age:12th grade

High school seniors who are planning to attend a college or trade school in the upcoming year. Those who qualify must have at least a 2.75 GPA and demonstrates leadership.
Age:12th grade

Applicants must submit a recommendation from an educator, a 500–800 word personal essay explaining their interest in STEAM, career goals, and commitment to the field, along with an academic resume, a current transcript, and a professional headshot.
Age:12th grade

Eligibility for this program requires applicants to be U.S. high school seniors planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. They must have completed or be enrolled in a computer science or engineering course, or take an Amazon-provided assessment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S., have a minimum GPA of 2.3, and demonstrate financial need.
Age:12th grade

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is open to students in their final year of secondary school in the U.S. or its territories, including U.S. citizens living abroad. Only individual, original research is eligible—team projects or literature reviews are not allowed. Students may work with mentors, including family members, but must disclose any personal relationships or paid program participation. Homeschooled students can apply with proper documentation. Research must include data and results, and published work is accepted if the student is the primary author. AI tools like ChatGPT may be used in research but not in application responses.
Age:12th grade

USGIF scholarships are open to students at various academic levels, from high school seniors to Ph.D. candidates, and welcome applicants from diverse fields beyond geospatial intelligence. U.S. citizenship is not required for most awards, and international students enrolled at U.S. institutions or USGIF partner schools are eligible.
Age:12th graders and college students

SENEDIA scholarships are open to U.S. citizens who are New England residents enrolled in STEM fields at U.S. institutions. Eligible applicants must be entering their second year of a two-year program, third year of a four-year program, or transitioning from a two-year to a four-year program. Required materials include a transcript, resume, and an essay detailing interest in a STEM career within the defense sector. Students must submit their own application and be available to communicate with the Scholarship Committee.
Age:college student

Eligible applicants must identify as Black and be graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors majoring in a technology-related field.

The Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) is open to individuals or businesses in the U.S. cattle industry who demonstrate exceptional conservation and land stewardship practices.
Age: varies