STEM Scholarships
68 scholarships · Updated November 2026
These scholarships support students in science, technology, engineering and math, from high school seniors planning a STEM major to graduate students in research programs. Engineering societies, tech companies, federal agencies and professional associations fund most of them.
Professional societies are the richest source here, and many pair scholarships with student memberships, internships and conference travel grants. If you join a society in your field, check its scholarship page each fall, when many application windows open. File the FAFSA as well, since some STEM sponsors ask for it.
Miguel A. Loya Scholarship (UTEP)
Offered by The University of Texas at El Paso, Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)
Offered by U.S. Department of Energy / Krell Institute
ASPRS Geospatial Science Research Grant
Offered by ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) and the ASPRS Foundation
FIRST Scholarship Program
Offered by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
Offered by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Offered by Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation
ASEV Traditional Scholarships and Presidents' Award
Offered by American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV)
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers
Offered by American Association of Physics Teachers
SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarships
Offered by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics
AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Awards
Offered by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation
ASHRAE Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships
Offered by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
AAPM Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Offered by American Association of Physicists in Medicine
IISE Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships Last Chance
Offered by Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
First Tech Federal Credit Union STEM Scholarship Opening Soon
Offered by First Technology Federal Credit Union
Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship
Offered by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
TMS Acta Materialia Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
Offered by TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society) / TMS Foundation
Pest Management Foundation Scholarships
Offered by Pest Management Foundation (National Pest Management Association)
STLE Booser, McCoy, and Klaus Tribology Scholarships
Offered by Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
ASNT Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship
Offered by ASNT Foundation (American Society for Nondestructive Testing)
Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Offered by Alltricity Scholarship Foundation (Alltricity Network, formerly RMEL)
PMA Educational Foundation Scholarships and Tooling Awards
Offered by Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF)
NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship
Offered by NFPA Education and Technology Foundation (National Fluid Power Association)
TMS Materials Processing & Manufacturing Division (MPMD) Scholarship
Offered by TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society) / TMS Foundation
William J. Adams, Jr. & Marijane E. Adams Scholarship
Offered by American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship
Offered by American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
CMACN Concrete Masonry Scholarships for Architecture, Construction Management, and Engineering Students
Offered by Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN)
Thompson Scholarship for Women in Safety
Offered by ASSP Foundation (American Society of Safety Professionals)
STEM Scholarships By The Numbers
- SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program
Based on the 68 listings above. Typical award is the median top amount each sponsor publishes.
Who Funds STEM Scholarships?
Professional societies in engineering, meteorology, geoscience and computing fund the largest number of STEM awards. Federal agencies run some of the biggest, including the SMART Scholarship-for-Service and the NOAA Hollings Scholarship, and tech and energy companies add awards tied to their industries.
STEM Scholarships By Student Level
High school seniors headed into a STEM major can apply for awards like the Edison Scholars Program and the AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship. Current undergraduates have the widest choice, from Society of Women Engineers, American Nuclear Society and SAE engineering scholarships to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for future researchers.
STEM graduate scholarships lean toward research fellowships. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship pays a $37,000 yearly stipend, and the DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship and the GEM Fellowship cover tuition plus a stipend.
STEM Awards With A Work Commitment
Some of the largest STEM awards come with strings. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service covers tuition and a stipend, then requires civilian work for the Department of Defense after graduation, so read the service terms before you accept. Veterans running low on GI Bill benefits can apply for the VA's Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship, which adds up to nine months of benefits, capped at $30,000.
Women and students from underrepresented groups have extra options, and our scholarships for women page lists awards from groups like the Society of Women Engineers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Majors Count For STEM Scholarships?
Engineering, computer science, math, physics, chemistry, biology and related fields count for nearly every award here. Some sponsors limit eligibility to one discipline, such as civil engineering or geoscience, and the listing names it.
Are There STEM Scholarships For Women?
Yes. Several listings target women in STEM, including the Society of Women Engineers scholarship program. Our scholarships for women page has the full list.
What GPA Do You Need For A STEM Scholarship?
Most STEM awards that publish a minimum set it at 3.0 or higher. In our directory, about three in five STEM scholarships with a posted cutoff ask for 3.0 to 3.49, and only a few require 3.5 or more.
When Are Most STEM Scholarship Deadlines?
About two in three STEM deadlines in our directory fall between January and March, so fall and early winter are the time to prepare applications.
Do You Have To Be A Declared STEM Major?
High school awards accept an intended major. College awards often require a declared STEM major or enrollment in a specific program, and each listing spells out the rule.
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