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PhD Scholarships & Fellowships

This page contains a list of some of the more popular fellowships and scholarships available to graduate students specializing in a wide range of computer-science-related disciplines. This is not an exhaustive list, however, so certainly feel free to seek out opportunities on your own.

Be sure to explore the JHU Research Office’s webpage for Graduate Student Funding Opportunities . They maintain and regularly update a fairly comprehensive list of fellowships and scholarships.

We also encourage you to browse the Whiting School of Engineering’s page for graduate student fellowship and scholarship opportunities . They also maintain and regularly update a solid list of external fellowships and scholarships.

External Scholarships & Fellowships

Google phd fellowship.

The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related research areas. This is a limited submission fellowship, so direct applications from students are not accepted. You will need to submit your application through the department’s academic program manager. Please refer to the Google Fellowship FAQ for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The announcement (from your academic program manager) of the open application period usually happens in mid-October. All application materials are typically due to your department program manager in mid-November. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year.

IBM PhD Fellowship Awards

The IBM PhD Fellowship Awards recognize and support exceptional PhD students who want to make their mark in promising and disruptive technologies. This is a limited submission fellowship, so direct applications from students are not accepted. You will need to submit your application through the department’s academic program manager. Please refer to the IBM PhD Fellowship Awards FAQ for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The a nnouncement (from your academic manager) of the open application period usually happens in mid-September and all application materials are typically due to your department academic manager in mid-October. Once the department’s internal selection process concludes, chosen applications must be submitted directly to IBM by the student’s faculty advisor. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year.

Link Foundation Fellowship

The Link Foundation Fellowship supports PhD students specializing in modeling, simulation, and training. The fellowship was created to foster advanced-level research in modeling, simulation, and training; enable PhD students the freedom to work on their research full-time; and to disseminate the results of that research through conferences, journals, and other publications. This is an unlimited submission fellowship, so students should apply directly to the Link Foundation. Please refer to the Link Foundation’s website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The online application submission usually opens around October 1 and closes around January 15. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following July.

Meta Emerging Scholars Fellowship

The Meta Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program is designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university. This is an unlimited submission fellowship, so students should apply directly to Meta. Please refer to the fellowship website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The application period usually opens in mid-August and all application materials are typically due in early October. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year.

Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship

The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a two-year fellowship for PhD students at North American universities pursuing research aligned to the research topics carried out by Microsoft Research. This is a limited submission fellowship, so direct applications from students are not accepted. You will need to submit your application through the department’s academic program manager. Please refer to their fellowship website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The application period usually opens in August or early September (announced by your academic department manager) and all application materials are typically due in early October. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year.

NDSEG Fellowship

The NDSEG Fellowship is sponsored and funded by the Department of Defense under the direction of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Engineering, Director of Basic Engineering. The NDSEG Fellowship is available to bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients and 1 st and 2 nd year PhD students. This is an unlimited submission fellowship, so students should apply directly to NDSEG. Please refer to the NDSEG Fellowship FAQ for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The application usually opens in early September and closes in early December. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check the NDSEG website for exact submission protocols and deadlines.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship 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. This is an unlimited submission fellowship, so students should apply directly to the NSF Fellowship Program via Research.gov . Please refer to the NSF Fellowship website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The application deadline is usually in mid-October. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check GRFP Solicitation  for exact submission protocols and deadlines.

Internal Scholarships & Fellowships

Vivien thomas scholars initiative.

The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI) is dedicated to nurturing, mentoring, and connecting the exceptional diverse talent that exists at historically black colleges and universities and other minority serving institutions (MSIs) to STEM graduate education and future leadership in STEM careers.

The VTSI provides:

• Exceptional Research Training: As the nation’s first research university and the nation’s leader in annual federal research funding for over 40 years, Hopkins is a great place to learn, do science, and grow in STEM. Together, Hopkins faculty and students do phenomenal research, giving rise to extraordinary discoveries that have positively transformed our nation and the globe. VTSI scholars will join one of our exceptional STEM PhD programs for their own graduate journey of discovery, working closely with the world’s leading scholars and scientists.
• Excellent Advising and Mentorship: Providing students excellence in mentorship is a core value of Hopkins graduate programs. VTSI scholars will work jointly under the guidance of outstanding STEM program faculty mentors and dedicated VTSI mentors, with whom VTSI scholars will meet regularly for individual check-ins and complementary advising, mentorship, and sponsorship, all dedicated towards ensuring that VTSI scholars thrive personally and professionally throughout their journey at Hopkins and beyond.
• Professional and Career Development Activities: The VTSI is fully committed to ensuring that as its scholars advance to take on the mantle of future leadership in STEM, they are able to do so in ways that fully align with their own individual life aspirations and are attentive to their own internal voice. In synergy with Hopkins STEM graduate programs, the VTSI will provide and support professional, career, and experiential life design opportunities to provide a robust foundation for VTSI scholars to soar in their future STEM careers.
• Community: Our Hopkins students are phenomenal in many ways—they do amazing science; their diverse histories, identities, and life journeys bring exceptional community and richness to the Hopkins space; and they are devoted in service to Baltimore, the broader national and global communities, and those coming in on the path behind them. VTSI scholars will belong to and be embraced within this outstanding community of scholars at Hopkins. They will also come together regularly for dedicated VTSI social and community activities that will extend across the entire course of the Vivien Thomas STEM PhD scholar’s journey at Hopkins.
• Benefits: Vivien Thomas PhD scholars will receive an annual stipend plus full tuition, health insurance, and other benefits.

Who should apply:

• Applicants who have attended a VTSI-eligible undergraduate institution.  Review the list of eligible MSIs .
• Applicants applying to an  eligible VTSI PhD program .

How to apply:

Vivien Thomas PhD Scholars Applicant Checklist:

• Confirm you have attended a VTSI-eligible undergraduate institution.
• Apply to an individual JHU PhD program.
• Complete the  VTSI Supplemental Application  materials.
• Submit both your JHU PhD application and all VTSI supplemental materials by December 1.
• Ensure your letters of recommendation are also submitted by December 1.

Timeframe: To be considered for the VTSI, you must complete and submit all components of the individual PhD program application  and the  VTSI supplemental components  by December 1. All supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, must also be received by December 1.

The Percy Pierre Doctoral Fellowships

Percy Pierre knows how it feels to be a pioneer; when he received his PhD at Johns Hopkins in 1967, he became the first African American in the nation to earn a doctorate in electrical engineering.

To honor this legacy, the Whiting School of Engineering has established the Percy Pierre Doctoral Fellowships. These   awards   recognize outstanding incoming graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who will contribute both to the intellectual life of their departments and to that of the broader graduate community.

The fellowships will provide recipients with competitive monthly stipends, tuition, health insurance, and fees for the first two years of graduate school and access to a variety of special programming and mentoring opportunities

Eligible students will be considered automatically as part of their application.

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Siebel Scholarship

JHU Homewood’s program is one of few similar programs in the world recognized by the Siebel Scholars Foundation for groundbreaking research, excellence in education, and high caliber of students. JHU offers five single-year awards for students in bioengineering fields who are at the top of their class based on academic results (including research), demonstrate excellence in terms of leadership qualities in the school community and in experience prior to graduate program, and have completed at least one year at the school and are reasonably expected to have only one year remaining.

This is a limited submission scholarship, so direct applications from students are not accepted. You will need to submit your application through your department’s academic manager. Please refer to the Siebel Scholarship website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The announcement (from your academic program manager) of the open application period usually happens in late May and all application materials are typically due to your department program manager mid-June. If awarded, the scholarship goes into effect the upcoming fall semester.

Computer Science Department (General Pool) Scholarship

This competitive scholarship is awarded to a prospective CS PhD student who has shown exceptional promise. The primary purpose of this scholarship is to provide an incoming student who possesses a broad set of interests the flexibility to work with multiple faculty members and lab groups in their first year. The scholarship includes full first-year tuition, fees, and stipend support for 12 months.

Incoming students cannot apply directly. This scholarship is awarded to a particular student based on the recommendation of the CS Department faculty and chosen by the CS PhD faculty admissions committee.

Computer Science Graduate Achievement Scholarship

The CS Graduate Achievement Scholarship is an internally funded scholarship intended to support annual cost of living expenses and provide funds for travel and accommodations as it pertains to the awardee’s professional development.

It is awarded to a newly admitted CS PhD student who has overcome significant socioeconomic barriers and/or is a first-generation graduate student. The recipient of the scholarship must remain in resident, full-time status and in good academic standing. So long as the student meets these criteria, they will receive the scholarship each academic year until their graduation from the CS PhD program.

Incoming students cannot apply directly for this scholarship. It is awarded to a particular student based on the recommendation of the CS department chair and the CS PhD faculty admissions committee. The scholarship may not be awarded every year.

Computational Cognition Vision and Learning (CCVL) Postdoctoral Fellow

The goals of the Computational Cognition Vision and Learning (CCVL) research group are to develop mathematical and computational AI models of vision and its relations to other cognitive abilities, including language. These models should ideally have the same abilities as humans, including the capability of building models of the 3D world. The CCVL group consists of 20–30 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

The CCVL group runs a summer internship program that involves 10–20 undergraduate interns. Postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to work with other research group members. The CCVL group has a strong record of publications at major conferences, including CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICLR, and NeurIPS, with twelve papers at CVPR 2022 and ten papers at ECCV 2022.

Timeframe:   Positions are available now with an initial appointment for one year, with the possibility of extension. If interested, contact Alan Yuille with an attached CV, statement of interest, list of selected publications, and the names of individuals who can provide recommendations.

Computer Science Scholarships and Financial Aid

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Computer science scholarships offer a debt-free way to reduce the financial burdens of higher education. However, students often feel daunted by the sheer number of available scholarships.

Many funding programs also have narrow eligibility requirements. As a result, students often invest a lot of time and effort to identify only a handful of suitable funding opportunities.

This guide to computer science scholarships offers helpful tips on sourcing scholarships, preparing applications, and planning your higher education funding. It also highlights a wealth of funding programs for undergraduates, graduates, and population groups that have historically been underrepresented in tech.

Applying for Computer Science Scholarships

Applying for computer science scholarships differs from college applications. Deadlines, eligibility requirements, awards, and required documents vary greatly between sponsor organizations. Students must take a proactive approach to ensure they do not miss scholarship opportunities:

• Start research early: Many organizations open the application window in January or February for the upcoming school year. However, others begin accepting applications much earlier — sometimes in the summer. That means students should begin researching scholarship opportunities about a year in advance.
• Broaden the scholarship search: Searching for computer science scholarships can yield numerous results, but applicants can find even more opportunities by searching for identity- and merit-based scholarships. For example, many organizations offer scholarships for women and minority students, regardless of their major.
• Make a list of applicable scholarships: While researching, students should note the eligibility requirements and list any scholarships that might work for them. They can then organize them by deadline to ensure they apply on time.
• Prepare materials: Even if applicants must wait several months for the application window to open, they can still prepare documents. They can start with standard materials, like preparing an updated resume, letters of recommendation, and figuring out how to request transcripts, before writing essays unique to each scholarship.
• Apply to as many scholarships as possible: Organizations receive thousands of applications for each scholarship and award only a select few. Students can increase their funding chances by applying for every applicable scholarship, even those with awards between $100-500. Small scholarships add up. And applying for scholarships other applicants may ignore could increase the chance of being selected.
• Organize backup funding plans: Scholarships can cover a significant portion of tuition costs, but this is not guaranteed. Degree-seekers should organize additional funding plans in case they do not secure as much as expected with computer science scholarships.

How Do You Find Scholarships for Computer Science Programs?

Look for computer science scholarships by contacting professional organizations, tech businesses, and university computer science departments. For general scholarship research, consult high school counselors and college financial aid offices.

You can also contact your chosen college or program directly, to ask how they award scholarships, and what their application process is like.

Additional sponsors may include private companies, as well as nonprofit foundations and organizations. Local groups and community organizations may also offer scholarships for computer science majors.

The U.S. Department of Labor maintains a free online scholarship search tool . Students can also look for funding opportunities with their state grant agency . See below for more computer science scholarship resources:

• Unigo STEM Scholarships
• Scholarships360 STEM Scholarships
• Computer Science Scholarships at Scholarships.com

How Do You Qualify for Computer Science Scholarships?

Scholarship requirements vary by sponsor. Computer science scholarships may limit applicants based on factors like academic performance and financial need.

Other common criteria include demographics, career goals, and specialization area. Expected application materials also vary. See below for common eligibility and submission requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated financial need
• Full-time student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or a related STEM field

Submission Requirements

• Completed application
• Personal essay
• CV or resume
• Official college transcripts
• Letters of recommendation

Scholarships for Computer Science Majors

Our list of computer science scholarships includes many helpful options. There are undergraduate and graduate scholarships, plus opportunities for women and other underrepresented populations in computer science.

Computer Science Scholarships for Undergrad Students

Association for iron & steel technology steel intern scholarship.

Any undergraduate candidate studying computer science, data science, engineering technology, or related fields can apply. College seniors can also apply if they plan to pursue graduate studies. Candidates must submit a recommendation letter, an essay, a resume, and transcripts proving a 2.5 minimum GPA.

• Award: $7,500-$12,000 and a paid summer internship
• Open: Now until October for the following academic year

Betty Stevens Frecknall Scholarship

This award benefits undergraduates majoring in computer science or a related field. Applicants need an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 and at least one semester (12 credits) of completed college coursework. Students must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents attending an accredited U.S. institution full time.

• Award: Varies
• Open: January to May for the following academic year

Generation Google Scholarship (North America)

Computer science majors committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion can apply. Applicants should show financial need and a strong academic record. Required materials include a resume or CV, transcripts, and essay responses. Students must also submit family and household information. Google encourages applications from members of groups underrepresented in the tech industry.

• Award: $10,000
• Open: Until April for the following academic year or when the provider receives 1,250 qualified applications, whichever comes first

IEEE Presidents’ Scholarship

This award recognizes an outstanding student project at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. Winning projects can relate to computer science, electrical engineering, or another IEEE field of interest. Only fair finalists may qualify for the award.

• Award: $10,000 payable over four years and a complimentary IEEE student membership (first place); $600 (second place); $400 (third place)
• Open: Until the annual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

(ISC)2 Undergraduate/Associate Scholarship

Students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in information assurance, cybersecurity, or a related field can apply. Candidates must prove a 3.3 minimum GPA and submit a recommendation letter, resume, and essay responses.

• Award: $1,000-$5,000
• Open: January 15–February 28 for the following academic year

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with demonstrated financial need. Recipients must study or plan to study computer science, or engineering full time at an accredited school. High school seniors and current college students may apply. Applicants need a 2.5 GPA or above and should be interested in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin.

• Award: $10,000 (renewable for up to $40,000 total)
• Open: Until early April for the following academic year

National Society of High School Scholars Foundation STEM Scholarship

This award supports high school seniors planning to major in a STEM discipline. The application requires an academic resume, an educator recommendation, and current transcripts. Applicants must also submit a color headshot and a 500- to 800-word essay.

• Award: $1,000
• Open: April to October 3

Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society offers this scholarship to recognize student leadership. Full-time juniors, seniors, and graduate students in computer science and related fields can apply. Applicants need a 2.5 GPA or higher and must hold active membership in an IEEE student chapter. They also need a recommendation letter from their student branch counselor or chapter advisor.

• Award: up to $1,000
• Open: Annually until April 30 and September 30

UPE/Association for Computing Machinery Scholarship Award

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students in computing and information disciplines. They must also hold membership in an ACM student chapter. Students should demonstrate excellent academic performance and strong faculty recommendations.

• Open: Until September for the following academic year

Upsilon Pi Epsilon Scholarship Award

This scholarship accepts undergraduate and graduate applicants who belong to a UPE chapter. Application materials include a UPE advisor recommendation and a statement describing university and UPE chapter involvement. Each UPE chapter may submit one undergraduate and one graduate application.

• Award: $1,000-$3,000
• Open: Until October 31 for the current academic year

AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarship

The AFCEA offers this scholarship to college sophomores and juniors studying one of the many qualifying STEM majors. Eligible majors include computer science, computer programing, computer systems, and computer engineering. Applicants must hold U.S. citizenship and a 3.0 minimum GPA.

• Award: $2,500
• Open: January 1–May 1 for the following academic year

SMART Scholarship

Applicants must be citizens of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand. Eligible majors include the 24 STEM disciplines approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), which operates the program. Candidates must submit academic transcripts indicating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

• Award: Full tuition plus a stipend of $30,000-$46,000 and guaranteed post-graduation employment with the DOD
• Open: August–December for the following academic semester

Robotics Education & Competition Foundation Scholarship Program

The REC Foundation partners with more than 100 scholarship providers to offer valuable funding opportunities to STEM majors. Funding programs are open to participants in REC Foundation robotics competitions, and combine to total nearly $18 million in student financing. Additional eligibility criteria vary according to the end provider's policies.

• Open: Varies

Computer Science Scholarships for Graduate Students

American association for the advancement of science mass media science & engineering fellowship.

Fellows work as science journalists for ten weeks in the summer. The program accepts undergraduates, graduate students, and postgraduates in computer science and other STEM fields. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold visas allowing them to complete paid summer work.

• Award: $8,000 stipend plus travel expenses
• Open: October 1–January 1 for the upcoming calendar year

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

The Department of Energy awards this fellowship to current or rising full-time graduate students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in computer science and other STEM fields. Application requirements include official transcripts, a green card or U.S. citizenship, references, and a completed program of study.

• Award: Full tuition and fees; $45,000 yearly stipend and $1,000 annual academic allowance (renewable up to four years);12-week research practicum experience
• Open: From autumn until January for the following academic year

ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships

These scholarships support full-time undergraduate (excluding first-years) and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA or above. Applicants should show potential to contribute to the control and automation fields. Required materials include letters of recommendation, transcripts, essay questions, and employment history.

(ISC)² Graduate Scholarship Program

Applicants must attend a graduate program focused on information assurance or cybersecurity. Application requirements include one letter of recommendation and a resume or CV. Students must also submit completed essay questions and unofficial transcripts showing a minimum 3.5 GPA.

The National Gem Consortium Ph.D. Engineering and Science Fellowship

This award benefits undergraduate seniors and graduate students in accredited computer science or engineering programs at GEM member schools. Applicants must belong to a group underrepresented in science and engineering. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and hold a 3.0 GPA or higher (2.8 for master's students). The fellowship requires an internship with a GEM employer the summer after sponsorship.

• Award: Full tuition and fees; $16,000 annual stipend for Ph.D. students or $8,000 annual stipend for master's students (must be associate fellows — university fellows do not receive stipends)
• Open: Until January 15 or the specified STEM departmental deadline, whichever is earlier

Computer Science Scholarships for Women

American association of university women selected professions fellowships.

The AAUW awards full-time students who identify as women and hold citizenship or permanent residency in the U.S. They must be pursuing a master's degree in computer or information science, engineering, math, or architecture. Applicants must submit transcripts, three recommendation letters, and a written proposal.

• Award: $20,000
• Open: August–November for the following fellowship year

Honeywell Scholarship

The Society of Women Engineers offers this scholarship to women studying computer science and related disciplines. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, members of the Society of Women Engineers, and undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year. The award requires a 3.5 GPA or above. Members of underrepresented groups and applicants with financial need receive preference.

• Award: $5,000

Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship

This scholarship awards undergraduate female students (except college seniors) at North American institutions who are studying software engineering or computer science. Applicants may participate in professional workshops and interview for full-time roles or internships.

• Award: $7,000
• Open: Until March for the following academic year

Women at Microsoft Scholarship

Microsoft awards this scholarship to high school seniors who identify as women or to non-binary people planning to pursue a STEM degree. Candidates must present academic and work experience, online recommendations, and a statement of career goals. Microsoft also expects students to show leadership skills through community and school activities.

• Open: January–March for the following academic year

Women in Defense Scholarship

Any undergraduate (third- and fourth-year students only) or graduate women studying computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or other areas pertaining to national security can apply. Candidates must present college transcripts proving a 3.25 minimum GPA, a resume, proof of U.S. citizenship, and two recommendation letters. They must also prove an interest in national security and defense and submit an essay.

Computer Science Scholarships for Untapped Students

Accenture native american scholarship fund.

Members of an American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group pursuing a computer science degree may qualify for this scholarship. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA or above. Incoming, full-time first-year students can apply.

• Open: December–April for the following academic year

AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship

Women and minority STEM majors (including computer science) with at least a 3.0 GPA can apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and hold sophomore or junior status at the time of application. The scholarship encourages applications from students at historically Black colleges and universities.

• Award: $3,000
• Open: January–May for the following academic year

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship

Applicants must be high school seniors of African descent who are planning to immediately enroll in a STEM program at a four-year U.S. college. Eligible majors include computer science, computer information systems, engineering, and select business disciplines. Candidates need a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a demonstrated financial need.

• Award: $2,500-$5,000; $2,500 awards are one time only, while $5,000 awards are renewable for up to three years

José E. Serrano EPP/MSI Scholarship Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates this program, which is open to full-time, second-year STEM students at minority-serving institutions. Eligibility also extends to students transferring from junior to senior colleges, and to learners in the third year of a five-year degree program. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or nationals with a minimum GPA of at least 3.2.

• Award: Up to $45,000 in total financial support during recipients' junior and senior years
• Open: Annually from September–January

Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship

Google offers this scholarship to veterans majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field in the United States. Undergraduate students may apply. Applicants must maintain strong academic performance. Students must submit proof of veteran status with an honorable discharge or good standing with their service branch. Other application requirements include short essay answers, a reference letter, academic transcripts, and a resume.

• Open: Applications for the following academic year open in March and close in April

Great Minds in STEM Scholarship

These scholarships recognize exceptional Hispanic students and students who show high levels of service leadership in underserved communities. The funding programs include merit-based awards. Applicants must be STEM majors at an accredited two-year or four-year U.S. college. An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher applies to merit-based awards; candidates for the awards that are not merit-based need a minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Award: $500-$5,000 for merit-based scholarships; $500-$1,000 for non-merit-based scholarships
• Open: Until April 30 for the following academic year

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

This scholarship accepts applications from high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA (2.5 for current undergraduate and graduate students) and must plan to enroll in an accredited four-year U.S. school or graduate school. Students should submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms. U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, and DACA recipients may qualify.

• Award: $500-$5,000; access to scholar support and career services
• Open: January 1–February 15 for the following calendar year

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarships

NACME participates in multiple scholarship and grant programs for high-achieving students from underrepresented minority groups. Applicants must be within one year of high school graduation or matriculating students at community colleges. Candidates must also be planning to enroll in a computer science or engineering program at a NACME-affiliated institution. NACME gives priority to Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous American applicants. Variable minimum GPA requirements apply to the multiple bridge, corporate, general, and renewable scholarships offered through the program.

Palantir Future Scholarship

This scholarship benefits students who identify as members of a racial or ethnic minority. Applicants must attend a bachelor's program in computer science, software engineering, or a related field at an accredited university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Recipients can take part in professional development workshops and interview for an internship.

• Open: Until March for the current year's funding program

Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for women and minority students. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in at least the second semester of a STEM graduate program (including computer science). Application requirements include a 3.5 GPA or higher, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a resume. All applicants must hold U.S. citizenship.

More Financial Aid Options for Computer Science Students

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that 87% of students at four-year colleges used financial aid during the 2020-2021 school year. However, only 60% of families typically receive scholarships, according to Sallie Mae's 2022 report .

While scholarships can cover a significant part of your degree costs, the average scholarship only covers 26% of the total cost. Most learners combine scholarships with other aid options.

There are a couple options when it comes to how to pay for a degree . Degree-seekers can apply for work-study programs and private or federal loans. Education tax credits can also help reduce educational costs.

Grants are another way for students to cover computer science degree expenses. Since these awards are similar to scholarships, we explore grant options below.

Grants for Computer Science Majors

Like scholarships, students don't need to repay grants. Learners can qualify for grants based on financial need rather than merit.

Students can apply for Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants . State governments, universities, and private and nonprofit organizations may also offer grants.

Computer science students can also pursue research grants. Organizations offering research grants often require a research proposal and fund projects that match their missions. For example, Google awards grants to students exploring computer science education or the connection between machine intelligence and the arts.

Computer science and engineering students can also find funding options through The National Science Foundation 's search tool. The IEEE Foundation also invites grant applicants to submit projects for certain themes each year.

Additional Student Resources

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Organizations for Black Computer Science Students and Professionals

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Faq about scholarships for computer science majors, are there scholarships for computer science.

Yes. Undergraduate and graduate students can qualify for many computer science scholarships. Scholarship funding sources include foundations, corporations, nonprofit groups, and universities.

When should I start applying for computer science scholarships?

Each organization opens the application window at different times, so start applying as early as possible. Students should research options and deadlines months — if not a year — before the upcoming school year begins.

What kind of scholarships are available for computer science?

A variety of scholarships support computer science majors. Many organizations offer scholarships based on criteria like academic merit, financial need, and identity. Students can find minority computer science scholarships and computer science scholarships for women.

Where can I find scholarships for computer science degrees?

Some universities offer computer science scholarships or grants. Students can also review scholarship opportunities from reputable organizations like IEEE, Society for Women in Engineering, (ISC)2, Google, and Microsoft. Organizations that support minority groups also typically offer scholarships.

Page last reviewed March 12, 2024.

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Financial support for ph.d. students, all students admitted into our ph.d. program receive full financial support., this support includes tuition, fees, $1,004 in transportation and dental subsidies (as of ay24-25), and a cost-of-living stipend ($3655 per month in ay23-24 and $4083 per month before taxes in ay24-25)..

Support is independent of need provided a student remains in good academic standing and is making satisfactory progress towards his/her Ph.D. degree. Students are expected to complete their Ph.D. requirements in four to six years. Financial support takes several forms: fellowships, teaching fellowships, and research assistantships. Ordinarily, first-year Ph.D. students are supported with full fellowships so that they can devote their time to coursework.

For the classes entering in Fall 2024 and beyond : SEAS PhD students are expected to complete two sections of teaching in SEAS in their second year or spread across their second and third years. Both sections may be completed concurrently in a single course. Their research assistantship will be adjusted accordingly during the semester(s) in which they are teaching fellow (TF). The academic requirement for the PhD degree is one section of teaching in SEAS. The student and their research advisor may arrange to replace the second section of teaching with a research assistantship. Beyond the first year, when students are in a better position to teach and assist in research, support is ordinarily provided through research assistantships, or a combination of a teaching fellowship and a research assistantship. For more detailed information, please visit the following pages: GSAS Tuition and Fees  G SAS Financial Support for PhD Students

External financial support for Ph.D. students

Applicants and current students are encouraged and expected to apply for all non-Harvard scholarships for which they are eligible, especially those offered by the  National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program  and  National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG) . 

Each year, many SEAS students secure fellowships from external agencies.  Should an incoming student be awarded and accept any fellowship external to Harvard, it is the expectation that the student will utilize these funds in the first year of study in place of Harvard funding.   In advanced (G2+) years in the graduate program, students with external fellowships are advised to have a discussion with their financial aid officers from Harvard Griffin GSAS and SEAS about how to best utilize the remaining years of funding based on their activities and academic requirements.

To ensure equitable treatment of all students, the coordination of external award benefits with a student’s existing funding package is determined by the Harvard Griffin GSAS financial aid officer in consultation with SEAS.

Currently, PhD students with external support are eligible for a SEAS-sponsored academic incentive.  PhD students who bring in open, competitive external fellowships that are equal to 50% or more of total their support (tuition/fees + stipend) will receive a supplemental award of $3,000 in the first year of the external fellowship.  PhD students who bring in open external competitive external fellowships that are not 50% or more of their total support and are at least $10,000 (tuition/fees + stipend or salary) will receive a supplemental award of $1,000.  The full $3,000 bonus may also be awarded in certain cases of multi-year fellowships depending on the total amount of support provided.This policy is subject to review and change.

Financial support for terminal masters students (M.E. & S.M.)

While financial aid is not available for master’s students in our M.E. and S.M. programs, there are a variety of funding opportunities available. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for independent grants and fellowships to fund their studies.  Information about tuition and fees can be found here . Students in our Computational Science & Engineering or Data Science programs-should visit this page and also may contact the  GSAS Financial Aid Office  to learn more.

Students in the  MS/MBA:Engineering Sciences program  are eligible to apply for need-based  HBS Fellowships  and student loans in both years of the program.

Google PhD fellowship program

Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

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Application status, how to apply, research areas of focus, review criteria, award recipients.

Applications are currently closed.

Decisions for the 2024 PhD Fellowship Program were announced in August 2024. Please check back in 2025 for details on future application cycles.

The details of each Fellowship vary by region. Please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements and application instructions.

PhD students must be nominated by their university. Applications should be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Australia and New Zealand

Canada and the United States

PhD students in Japan, Korea and Taiwan must be nominated by their university. After the university's nomination is completed, either an official representative of the university or the nominated students can submit applications during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

India and Southeast Asia

PhD students apply directly during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Latin America

The 2024 application cycle is postponed. Please check back in 2025 for details on future application cycles.

Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the fields listed below. Note that region-specific research areas will be listed in application forms during the application window.

Algorithms and Theory

Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing

Health and Bioscience

Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization

Machine Intelligence

Machine Perception

Natural Language Processing

Quantum Computing

Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention

Software Engineering

Software Systems

Speech Processing

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

What does the Google PhD Fellowship include?

Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the student and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If students wish to apply for a job at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor
• 1 year Fellowship
• AUD $15K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
• Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
• US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.

Early-stage PhD students

• Up to 4 year Fellowship
• US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Late-stage PhD students

• US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Southeast Asia

• US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Is my university eligible for the PhD Fellowship Program?

Africa, Australia/New Zealand , Canada, East Asia, Europe and the United States : universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open to universities/institutes in India, Latin America (excluding Cuba), and in eligible Southeast Asian countries/regions (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).

Restrictions : All award payments and recipients will be reviewed for compliance with relevant US and international laws, regulations and policies. Google reserves the right to withhold funding that may violate laws, regulations or our policies.

What are the eligibility requirements for students?

All regions

• Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
• Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.
• Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
• Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Nominated students in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the United States, East Asia and Europe.

Universities should only nominate students that meet the following requirements:

• Africa: Incoming PhD students are eligible to apply, but the Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) within the academic award year of the Fellowship award, or the award shall be forfeited.
• Australia and New Zealand : early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).
• Canada and the United States : students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins.
• East Asia: students who have completed most of graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. Students should have sufficient time for research projects after receiving a fellowship.
• Europe: Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.

Direct applicant students in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia

• Latin America : incoming or early stage-students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).

What should be included in an application? What language should the application be in?

All application materials should be submitted in English.

For each student nomination, the university will be asked to submit the following material in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file:

• Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (1-page) resume/CV of the student's primary PhD program advisor
• Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
• Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee''s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: What impact would receiving this Fellowship have on your education? Describe any circumstances affecting your need for a Fellowship and what educational goals this Fellowship will enable you to accomplish.
• Transcripts of current and previous academic records
• 1-2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)

Canada, East Asia, the United States

• Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
• Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
• Research / dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. (A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?)

Students will need the following documents in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file in order to complete an application (in English only):

• Student applicant’s resume with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: What are your long-term goals for your pathway in computing research, and how would receiving the Google PhD Fellowship help you progress toward those goals in the short-term?

How do I apply for the PhD Fellowship Program? Who should submit the applications? Can students apply directly for a Fellowship?

Check the eligibility and application requirements in your region before applying. Submission forms are available on this page when the application period begins.

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia: students may apply directly during the application period.

Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States : students cannot apply directly to the program; they must be nominated by an eligible university during the application period.

How many students may each university nominate?

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open directly to students with no limit to the number of students that can apply from a university.

Australia and New Zealand : universities may nominate up to two eligible students.

Canada and the United States : Universities may nominate up to four eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage additional nominees who self-identify as a woman, Black / African descent, Hispanic / Latino / Latinx, Indigenous, and/or a person with a disability.

Africa, East Asia and Europe : Universities may nominate up to three eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage the additional nominee who self-identifies as a woman.

*Applications are evaluated on merit. Please see FAQ for details on how applications are evaluated.

How are applications evaluated?

In Canada and the United State, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

A nominee's status as a member of a historically marginalized group is not considered in the selection of award recipients.

Research should align with Google AI Principles .

Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

How are Google PhD Fellowships given?

Any monetary awards will be paid directly to the Fellow's university for distribution. No overhead should be assessed against them.

What are the intellectual property implications of a Google PhD Fellowship?

Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Google. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Google intern.

Will the Fellowship recipients become employees of Google?

No, Fellowship recipients do not become employees of Google due to receiving the award. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If they are interested in working at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

Can Fellowship recipients also be considered for other Google scholarships?

Yes, Fellowship recipients are eligible for these scholarships .

After award notification, when do the Google PhD Fellowships begin?

Google PhD Fellowships begin at the start of the upcoming school year after award notification.

What is the program application time period?

Applications for the Google PhD Fellowship Program will open in March and close in May.

• Regional Details: Application details vary by region. Please refer to the main Google PhD Fellowship Program page for specific information about your region.
• Award Announcements: All new fellowship recipients will be publicly announced on the Google Research site .

How can I ask additional questions?

Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions where the answer is available on the website. If your question has not been answered by a FAQ, email:

Africa: [email protected]

Australia and New Zealand: [email protected]

Canada and the United States: [email protected]

East Asia: [email protected]

Europe: [email protected]

India: [email protected]

Latin America: [email protected]

Southeast Asia: [email protected]

See past PhD Fellowship recipients.

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Fellowship Opportunities

These opportunities are open to all graduate students.  

Siebel Scholars Program

$35K award toward their final year of studies.

Eligible to students entering their final year.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator: May 24 Number of nominees per dept:  5

Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship

$42K over 2 years.

Eligible to 3rd Year Ph.D. students.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator:  June 5 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  4

IBM Ph.D. Fellowship

Fellowships vary by country/geographic area, and the students will be informed at the time of the award what the value is for their country/geographic area.

Eligible  to  Ph.D. students who have completed at least one year of study in their doctoral program.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator: February 10 Number of nominees per dept: 3

Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD Fellowship Program

The Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD fellowship was created to recognize and support PhD students in Computer Science and related areas who are pursuing research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a unique focus on work that is related to Apple’s core values.

Students PhD studies are funded through an unrestricted gift. They are provided with internship opportunities, and mentorship with an Apple researcher in their field.

Number of nominees per University: 3  

ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award

Presented annually to the author(s) of the best doctoral dissertation(s) in computer science and engineering.  The Doctoral Dissertation Award is accompanied by a prize of $20,000, and the Honorable Mention Award is accompanied by a prize totaling $10,000. Winning dissertations will be published in the ACM Digital Library as part of the ACM Books Series.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator: September 30 (anticipated) Number of nominees per University:  1

The Quad Fellowship

$50K one-time award, plus the opportunity to apply for an additional $25K of need-based funding.

Eligible to students who will be enrolled in the 2023-2024 AY.

Official fellowship deadline: June 30, 2022 Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Hertz Fellowship

The fellowship includes up to five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000.  

Eligible to first-year graduate students in applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering, who are citizens or permanent residents of the US.

Official fellowship deadline: October 29 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Google PhD Fellowship

Two years (possible extension to three), tuition and fees (including books), $34K yearly stipend, internship opportunity, invitation to Google Fellowship Forum.   

Eligible to  full-time graduate students pursuing a PhD in the research areas represented by the fellowships. Must have completed classes by the time the fellowship starts. Cannot already have another fellowship.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator: Spring 2024 (anticipated) Number of nominees per institution: 4

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)

Three years of support over a 5-year fellowship period, $34K annual stipend, $12,000 tuition allowance.

In general, 1st and 2nd year students are eligible to apply.

Official fellowship deadline:  October 16, 2023 Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Meta Research PhD Fellowship

2 years, Tuition and fees, $42K stipend,  visit to Facebook headquarters for the annual Fellowship Summit (pending COVID-19 restrictions) .

Eligible to full-time Ph.D students doing research in Architecture, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Databases, Distributed Systems, Economics and Computation, Human-Computer interaction, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Networking and Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Security and Privacy, Software Engineering.

Official fellowship deadline: September 20 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Ford Foundation Fellowships

$27K/year (prethesis) for three years or $28K/yr for 1 year (thesis).

Limited to (1) All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation, (2) Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations), (3) Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.

Official fellowship deadline:  December 9 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Two years graduate study in any field. Each award is up to $45K/year: $25K in stipend support and up to $20K in tuition and fees or 50% of required tuition and fees/year.  

Eligible to a new American (i.e., If born abroad: a green card holder or naturalized citizen. If born in the US: both parents are immmigrants and at least one is a naturalized citizen). Not yet 31 years old, as of the application date. In your first or second year of graduate student as of the application date.

Official fellowship deadline:  October 28 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

NPSC Graduate Fellowship

$20K stipend/yeard. Initially 2-3 years, renewable to 6 years.

Eligible to U.S. citizens doing Ph.D research. 

Official fellowship deadline: December 15 Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

AAUW - International Fellowships

Masters: $18K, PhD: $20K, Postdoc: $30K.

Eligible to  Female, non-immigrant U.S. visa, academic career, return to home country.

Official fellowship deadline:  November 15 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

NDSEG Fellowship

3 years, $40.8K annual stipend, tuition and fees, $1.4K for health insurance.

Eligible to  U.S. citizenship, discipline match, first or second year grad student, and the ability to accept full benefit. You must meet all four requirements in order to be eligible.

Official fellowship deadline:  November 19 (anticipated) (opens August 1) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

SMART Scholarship

Full tuition, stipend $25K-$38K, paid summer internships, health insurance allowwance up to $1,200/year, book allowance of $1K/year, mentoring, employment placement after graduation.

Eligible to U.S. citizenship, grad student in CS (others, as well).

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)

4 years (renewed each year), $38K yearly stipend, all tuition and fees, health insurance, yearly conferences, 12-week research practicum.

Eligible to  U.S. citizens or permanent residents, first year PhD students only. 

Official fellowship deadline:  January 12 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

NVIDIA Fellowship

1 year, $50K.

Students must have already completed their first year of Ph.D. level studies. Must have majors in CS, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering or a related area.

Official fellowship deadline:  September 9 Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

College of Arts & Sciences

Apply for Fully-Funded Ph.D. Positions in Computer Science starting in Fall 2025

The Department of Computer Science at Georgetown University is seeking applications for several fully-funded Ph.D. positions in the following broad areas, starting in Fall 2025:

• Security, Privacy and Cryptography
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Information Retrieval
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Systems, Networking, and Architecture

Students with interdisciplinary research interests may add a concentration in Cognitive Science in combination with one of the above research areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in computer science, computer engineering, information science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. 
• Candidates with strong programming skills are especially encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with strong mathematics and/or statistics backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

About Georgetown University

Georgetown University is a private institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C., Founded in 1789. Georgetown University is a prestigious university ranked #22 in the 2024 U.S. News Best National Universities.

Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA)

Georgetown University provides educational opportunities without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, age, color, disability, family responsibilities, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran’s status or any other factor prohibited by law in its educational programs and activities.  Inquiries regarding Georgetown University’s non-discrimination policy may be addressed to Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action, 37th and O Sts., N.W., Suite M36, Darnall Hall, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057.

How to Apply

• December 15, 2024 (preferred deadline)
• January 15, 2025 (final deadline)
• How to apply to Georgetown: https://grad.georgetown.edu/admissions/application-procedures/
• Information for international applicants:  https://grad.georgetown.edu/admissions/admissions-faq/#international-applicant-questions 
• Where to submit application: Application Website
• GRE is not required and will not be used for admission decisions. 
• If the application fee presents a financial hardship for you, contact [email protected] to request an application fee waiver (a limited amount of fee waivers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis).

More Information

• Overview of Georgetown’s CS Ph.D. program (including course and degree requirements): https://cs.georgetown.edu/academics/phd/  
• Link to the research labs: https://cs.georgetown.edu/computer-science-research/

Research-related questions: email faculty directly

General Inquiries about Ph.D. Admission: [email protected]

Computer Science & Engineering

Fellowships and Scholarships for Graduate Students

Updated August 9, 2023

UCSD's Doctoral and Masters students regularly win competitive fellowships, including several from the list below. 

† Requires departmental nomination

‡ Includes funding opportunities for international students 

* Includes funding opportunities for MS students

PhD | Fellowship Opportunities

Main navigation.

Below are links to some opportunities. This partial list will help you explore funding mechanisms that might support your work.

The VPGE has the list of all fellowships available to students. 

• VPGE fellowships information

CS Department Nominations

Faculty nominate students.  The CS awards committee does an internal review process.  The awards committee reviews all the nominations and determines the candidate/s for each award requirement. 

Emails are sent to the Faculty.

Fellowship list:

• ARCS—Faculty are invited to nominate PhD students directly to SoE; an email solicitation will be sent in February.
• Lieberman—Faculty are invited to nominate PhD students directly to SoE; email solicitation will be sent in February. Recognizes students who have shown an interest in teaching.
• Google—Email is sent to faculty from the SoE Dean's office for nominating their students in March.
• IBM—We can select two nominees to send. (Sep-Oct) Information is emailed to faculty and PhD students.
• Microsoft—We can select three nominees. (July-August) Information is emailed to faculty and PhD students.

Students apply directly to the company:

• Meta (Facebook)
• Nvidia  
• Symantec Fellowship Program  
• Hertz Fellowship
• SOROS Fellowship
• NDSEG Fellowship
• NSF Fellowship
• Adobe Fellowship
• DOE CSGF Fellowship
• Google Anita Borg Scholarship
• AAUW Fellowship
• NPSC Fellowship
• GEM Fellowship
• Ford Foundation Fellowship
• Open Philanthropy Fellowship
• Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity