Harper College

National Science Foundation Scholarship in STEM

Why to apply?

  • Enables students with academic ability, talent or potential to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields
  • More than just financial support (many co-curricular activities to enhance your technology experience)
  • Why Computer Science and Computer Information Systems?
    • Regional job demand
    • Competitive wage
    • Job prospects with an Associates degree or a Bachelors degree

Co-Curricular Activities

  • Faculty Mentoring
  • Build a Robot
  • Compiler Construction
  • Programming Competition
  • Interview Prep
  • Career Overview
  • Resume Building
  • Transfer Training
  • Student Membership in the Association for Computing Machinery

Requirements to Qualify

  • Pell-eligible​
  • Achieved a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA​
  • Have a demonstrated interest in computer science
  • Enrolled in 9 credit hours in Fall 2025 to receive the scholarship ​
  • Maintain 6 credit hours in Fall 2025 to continue receiving the scholarship​

Note: Students selected for this scholarship will be contacted by Advising regarding their academic plan for Fall 2025.

To apply for this scholarship, please visit​ https://harpercollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/25876

Requirements to Maintain

  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Continue to pursue Computer Science or Computer Information Systems
  • Enroll in at least 6 credit hours
Last Updated: 10/11/24