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Scholarships for ETCS Students.

Please review the Scholarships below for current eligible criteria, application deadlines, award amounts, and how to apply.

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Application deadline

BAE Systems IPFW Scholarship
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science major;
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0;
  • Be a full-time student;
  • Be of a junior or senior class standing

 

Recipient is expected to:

  • Pursue undergraduate research with a faculty member;
  • Engage with BAE employees to pursue an internship or co-op with BAE;
  • Participate in a PFW student organization, volunteer for at least one ETCS Outreach Program, OR hold a leadership position in a student academic organization on campus;
  • If General Education requirements are not fulfilled, the recipient must take one of the following Organizational Leadership & Supervision courses: (OLS 25200, OLS 26800, or OLS 45400)

2024-2025 TBA

 

 

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Larry P. Graham Endowed Scholarship
  • Business, Engineering, or Technology major;
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Demonstrate financial need

    Preference will be given to candidates who:

    • Demonstrate an interest in an energy related career and environmental stewardship;
    • Understand the value and show a commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and ethnical business culture as a student and leader

2024-2025 TBA

 

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Robert J. Thompson Endowed Scholarship
  • Majoring in a 4-Year Program within ETCS;
  • Earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher;
  • A sophomore class standing or higher as determined by the department's requirements;

  • Demonstrates financial need

    Preference will be given to the following candidates:

    • An Electrical & Computer Engineering student followed by Civil & Mechanical Engineering. If no ECE or CME student qualifies, then a student from Engineering Technology or Computer Science will be considered
No application required
Oscar & Ophelia Weitzman Scholarship
  • Must be enrolled full-time
  • Student has not completed their first Baccalaureate degree at Purdue Fort Wayne
  • Student has been continuously enrolled with the university.
  • Completed 24 resident credit hours at Purdue Fort Wayne each academic year (earned 
    hours)
  • In good standing for Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  • Students with financial need are preferred. However, students without financial need may be considered.
  • Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive the award for multiple years as long as they continue to meet the criteria listed herein
No application required

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Application deadline

John W. Johnson Scholarship
  • Mechanical Engineering major;
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student;
  • GPA of 3.25 or higher

  • A grade of B or better in each of the following thermal science courses: 

    Thermodynamics I (ME 200), Thermodynamics II (ME 301), Fluid Mechanics (ME 318), and Heat Transfer (ME 321)

No application required
Carlos Pomalaza Raez Memorial Endowed Scholarship 
  • Electrical & Computer or Civil & Mechanical Engineering major;
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student;
  • Sophomore class standing or higher;
  • Earned a minimum 2.5 GPA or higher;
  • Demonstrate financial need
No application required

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Application deadline

David and Linda Molfenter Electrical and Computer Engineering Endowed Scholarship
  • Electrical or Computer Engineering major
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student

  • A United States Citizen 

    Preference will be given to candidates who:

    • Are in coming freshmen with a high school GPA of at least 3.0
    • Are a resident of Northeast Indiana
    • Although not a requirement, students that display financial need
No application required
Carlos Pomalaza Raez Memorial Endowed Scholarship 
  • Electrical & Computer or Civil & Mechanical Engineering major
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student
  • Sophomore class standing or higher
  • Earned a minimum 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Demonstrate financial need
No application required

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Application Deadline

Joseph and Marlene Chandler Endowed Scholarship
  • Organizational Leadership major in good standing
  • Be enrolled as a part-time student, taking under 12 credit hours per semester
  • A sophomore class standing or higher
  • Given to one female and one male student
No application required
 David P. Swinehart Memorial Scholarship
  • Organizational Leadership and Supervision Major
  • Junior class standing or higher with a minimum of 63 credit hours completed
  • Achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher
No application required

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Application Deadline

Hal and Hope Broberg Endowed Leadership Scholarship
  • Electrical Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering Technology Major
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student
  • Preference given to students in a sophomore or junior or senior class standing
  • Based on merit
No application required
Vicki and Dan Churchward Endowed Scholarship
  • Electrical Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering Technology Major
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student
  • Based on merit
No application required
Mary E. and Carl W. Geller Endowed Scholarship
  • Electrical Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering Technology Major
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student
  • Based on merit
No application required
Theodore F. Hagerman Memorial Scholarship
  • Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology Major
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • A sophomore class standing or higher
No application required

Your PFW Scholarship provided upon admission has been partially funded by a donor and it is a scholarship. Upon your admission to PFW, the university guaranteed a merit scholarship (for example: valued at $4000 a year -split equally fall/spring terms) the placeholder for these funds is titled Purdue Fort Wayne T/F. The university then has named scholarships, in your case, it could be an ETCS Donor Scholarship, which supported the full value of your fall or spring award. Any remaining funds on your Purdue Fort Wayne T/F in accepted status will then be paid/supported by the university.

The benefit is that you now have two scholarships you can cite when highlighting your academic career during your professional pursuits. Both scholarships are merit based: 

  • The PFW Scholarship 
    • This scholarship is based on your academic success in high school (High School GPA- academic merit)
  • ETCS Donor Scholarships
    • These scholarships are based on your current college data. The criteria for awarding included: majoring in ETCS, financial need and academic merit.

Receiving these scholarship states to others that you are a distinguished and accomplished student. 

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Blocher Engineering Scholarship
  • Merit based with financial need in consideration
Caldwell Arch Engineering Scholarship
  • Merit based with financial need in consideration
Computer Science Scholarship
  • Merit based with financial need in consideration
Engineering Scholarship
  • Merit based with financial need in consideration
ETCS Scholarship for Excellence
  • Merit based with financial need in consideration
Lam Memorial Scholarship
  • Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology major;
  • Merit based with financial need in consideration

Scholarships in Engineering- 

Harper Engineering Scholarship Endowment

  • Merit based with financial need in consideration
Carl W. Steeg Jr. Scholarship for Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology major;
  • A sophomore class standing or higher;
  • Earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
  • Merit based with financial need in consideration
Zollner Engineering Scholarship
  • Merit based with financial need in consideration

External Scholarships for ETCS Students.

There are also a number of external scholarships available for ETCS students. To review these recommended scholarships' current eligiblity criteria, application deadlines, award amounts, and how to apply, please use the links below.

ACEC Indiana Scholarship

ACEC Indiana wants to award Hoosier college students who uphold the value of engineering for a better quality of life for future generations. ACEC Indiana has set a precedent to give no less than $1,500 to each winning student and no less than $5,000 for the top applicant. | ACEC Website

 

AFCEA STEM Major Scholarship

Offered by AFCEA, an international organization for those in communications, electronics, and information technology for defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities. The scholarship offers $2,500 to undergraduates meeting certain eligibility requirements. | AFCEA Website

 

AIAS Foundation Scholarship

Offered by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Foundation, which connects the entertainment, creative, and business community for professional development and more. The award is available for graduate students or early professionals. | AIAS Website

 

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Aristocrat Scholarship

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in a field related to casino gaming, including software development, supply chain, technology, and other related fields. Native Americans, Alaskans, Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous Canadians are eligible. | AISES Website

 

BETF Corporate Scholarship Program

Offered by the Black Data Processing Associates (BPDA). It is for diverse applicants enrolled in a STEM-related major, with an emphasis on information technology. | BETF Website

 

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship 

Microsoft offers 45 Scholarships--four renewable $5,000 scholarships and 42 one-time scholarships of $2,500 each. Applicants are required to be of African descent. | Microsoft Website

 

Edison Scholars Program

Scholarship of $50,000 is offered to 30 high school seniors who wish to enter careers in the STEM fields, including computer and information systems. It is intended for those living in the service territory of Southern California Edison. | Edison International Website

 

Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences Scholarship

This ESA scholarship is for minority and female students. Applicants must pursue a degree in computer or video game arts and sciences. | ESA Website

 

Great Minds in STEM Scholarship

GMiS has a scholarship for Hispanic/Latino applicants who are leaders or in service in their communities. Applicants must pursue a degree in engineering, math, science, or technology. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. | GMiS Website

 

HITEC Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for Hispanic and Latino students, from high school seniors to undergraduates, to community college students to graduate students. A one-time $5,000 award will be given out. | The HITEC Foundation Website

 

SMART Scholarship Program

Funded by the Department of Defense. SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. | DoD Website

AFCEA STEM Major Scholarship

Offered by AFCEA, an international organization for those in communications, electronics, and information technology for defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities. The scholarship offers $2,500 to undergraduates meeting certain eligibility requirements. | AFCEA Website

 

AIAS Foundation Scholarship

Offered by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Foundation, which connects the entertainment, creative, and business community for professional development and more. The award is available for graduate students or early professionals. | AIAS Website

 

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Aristocrat Scholarship

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in a field related to casino gaming, including software development, supply chain, technology, and other related fields. Native Americans, Alaskans, Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous Canadians are eligible. | AISES Website

 

BETF Corporate Scholarship Program

Offered by the Black Data Processing Associates (BPDA). It is for diverse applicants enrolled in a STEM-related major, with an emphasis on information technology. | BETF Website

 

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship 

Microsoft offers 45 Scholarships--four renewable $5,000 scholarships and 42 one-time scholarships of $2,500 each. Applicants are required to be of African descent. | Microsoft Website

 

CyberCorps : Scholarship for Service Program

Offered by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies, gives awards from $25,000 to $34,000 to students intending to serve in a cybersecurity role within the U.S. government for the length of their scholarship. | NICCS Website

 

Edison Scholars Program

Scholarship of $50,000 is offered to 30 high school seniors who wish to enter careers in the STEM fields, including computer and information systems. It is intended for those living in the service territory of Southern California Edison. | Edison International Website

 

Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences Scholarship

This ESA scholarship is for minority and female students. Applicants must pursue a degree in computer or video game arts and sciences. | ESA Website

 

Generation Google Scholarship

Google is offering a scholarship for computer science or computer engineering students. The amount is $10,000 for full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD. | Google Website

 

Great Minds in STEM Scholarship

GMiS has a scholarship for Hispanic/Latino applicants who are leaders or in service in their communities. Applicants must pursue a degree in engineering, math, science, or technology. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. | GMiS Website

 

HITEC Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for Hispanic and Latino students, from high school seniors to undergraduates, to community college students to graduate students. A one-time $5,000 award will be given out. | The HITEC Foundation Website

 

(ISC)² Graduate Scholarship

Administered by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education. Up to 20 scholarships, from $1,000 to $5,000, are offered for those pursuing a graduate degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a similar field. | The Center for Cyber Safety and Education Website

 

(ISC)² Undergraduate Scholarship

Administered by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education. Up to 20 scholarships, from $1,000 to $5,000, are offered for those pursuing an undergraduate degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a similar field. | The Center for Cyber Safety and Education Website

 

Malwarebytes Scholarship

Offered by the cybersecurity company Malwarebytes. Ten scholarships of $10,000 each are offered to junior college, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing a career in cybersecurity.| Malwarebytes Website

 

Rural Tech Fund Cyber Security Scholarship

Awarded yearly to three students from rural communities in the United States. The award is $1,000 each, with additional opportunity to take courses from the SANS Technology Institute. | Rural Tech Website

 

SMART Scholarship Program

Funded by the Department of Defense. SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. | DoD Website

ACEC Indiana Scholarship

ACEC Indiana wants to award Hoosier college students who uphold the value of engineering for a better quality of life for future generations. ACEC Indiana has set a precedent to give no less than $1,500 to each winning student and no less than $5,000 for the top applicant. | ACEC Website

 

AFCEA STEM Major Scholarship

Offered by AFCEA, an international organization for those in communications, electronics, and information technology for defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities. The scholarship offers $2,500 to undergraduates meeting certain eligibility requirements. | AFCEA Website

 

AIAS Foundation Scholarship

Offered by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Foundation, which connects the entertainment, creative, and business community for professional development and more. The award is available for graduate students or early professionals. | AIAS Website

 

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Aristocrat Scholarship

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in a field related to casino gaming, including software development, supply chain, technology, and other related fields. Native Americans, Alaskans, Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous Canadians are eligible. | AISES Website

 

BETF Corporate Scholarship Program

Offered by the Black Data Processing Associates (BPDA). It is for diverse applicants enrolled in a STEM-related major, with an emphasis on information technology. | BETF Website

 

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship 

Microsoft offers 45 Scholarships--four renewable $5,000 scholarships and 42 one-time scholarships of $2,500 each. Applicants are required to be of African descent. | Microsoft Website

 

Edison Scholars Program

Scholarship of $50,000 is offered to 30 high school seniors who wish to enter careers in the STEM fields, including computer and information systems. It is intended for those living in the service territory of Southern California Edison. | Edison International Website

 

Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences Scholarship

This ESA scholarship is for minority and female students. Applicants must pursue a degree in computer or video game arts and sciences. | ESA Website

 

Generation Google Scholarship

Google is offering a scholarship for computer science or computer engineering students. The amount is $10,000 for full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD. | Google Website

 

Great Minds in STEM Scholarship

GMiS has a scholarship for Hispanic/Latino applicants who are leaders or in service in their communities. Applicants must pursue a degree in engineering, math, science, or technology. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. | GMiS Website

 

HITEC Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for Hispanic and Latino students, from high school seniors to undergraduates, to community college students to graduate students. A one-time $5,000 award will be given out. | The HITEC Foundation Website

 

SMART Scholarship Program

Funded by the Department of Defense. SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. | DoD Website

AIAS Foundation Scholarship

Offered by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Foundation, which connects the entertainment, creative, and business community for professional development and more. The award is available for graduate students or early professionals. | AIAS Website

 

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Aristocrat Scholarship

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in a field related to casino gaming, including software development, supply chain, technology, and other related fields. Native Americans, Alaskans, Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous Canadians are eligible. | AISES Website

 

BETF Corporate Scholarship Program

Offered by the Black Data Processing Associates (BPDA). It is for diverse applicants enrolled in a STEM-related major, with an emphasis on information technology. | BETF Website

 

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship 

Microsoft offers 45 Scholarships--four renewable $5,000 scholarships and 42 one-time scholarships of $2,500 each. Applicants are required to be of African descent. | Microsoft Website

 

Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences Scholarship

This ESA scholarship is for minority and female students. Applicants must pursue a degree in computer or video game arts and sciences. | ESA Website

 

Great Minds in STEM Scholarship

GMiS has a scholarship for Hispanic/Latino applicants who are leaders or in service in their communities. Applicants must pursue a degree in engineering, math, science, or technology. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. | GMiS Website

 

HITEC Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for Hispanic and Latino students, from high school seniors to undergraduates, to community college students to graduate students. A one-time $5,000 award will be given out. | The HITEC Foundation Website

 

SMART Scholarship Program

Funded by the Department of Defense. SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. | DoD Website

AFCEA STEM Major Scholarship

Offered by AFCEA, an international organization for those in communications, electronics, and information technology for defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities. The scholarship offers $2,500 to undergraduates meeting certain eligibility requirements. | AFCEA Website

 

AIAS Foundation Scholarship

Offered by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Foundation, which connects the entertainment, creative, and business community for professional development and more. The award is available for graduate students or early professionals. | AIAS Website

 

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Aristocrat Scholarship

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in a field related to casino gaming, including software development, supply chain, technology, and other related fields. Native Americans, Alaskans, Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous Canadians are eligible. | AISES Website

 

BETF Corporate Scholarship Program

Offered by the Black Data Processing Associates (BPDA). It is for diverse applicants enrolled in a STEM-related major, with an emphasis on information technology. | BETF Website

 

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship 

Microsoft offers 45 Scholarships--four renewable $5,000 scholarships and 42 one-time scholarships of $2,500 each. Applicants are required to be of African descent. | Microsoft Website

 

CyberCorps : Scholarship for Service Program

Offered by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies, gives awards from $25,000 to $34,000 to students intending to serve in a cybersecurity role within the U.S. government for the length of their scholarship. | NICCS Website

 

Edison Scholars Program

Scholarship of $50,000 is offered to 30 high school seniors who wish to enter careers in the STEM fields, including computer and information systems. It is intended for those living in the service territory of Southern California Edison. | Edison International Website

 

Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences Scholarship

This ESA scholarship is for minority and female students. Applicants must pursue a degree in computer or video game arts and sciences. | ESA Website

 

Generation Google Scholarship

Google is offering a scholarship for computer science or computer engineering students. The amount is $10,000 for full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD. | Google Website

 

Great Minds in STEM Scholarship

GMiS has a scholarship for Hispanic/Latino applicants who are leaders or in service in their communities. Applicants must pursue a degree in engineering, math, science, or technology. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. | GMiS Website

 

HITEC Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for Hispanic and Latino students, from high school seniors to undergraduates, to community college students to graduate students. A one-time $5,000 award will be given out. | The HITEC Foundation Website

 

(ISC)² Graduate Scholarship

Administered by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education. Up to 20 scholarships, from $1,000 to $5,000, are offered for those pursuing a graduate degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a similar field. | The Center for Cyber Safety and Education Website

 

(ISC)² Undergraduate Scholarship

Administered by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education. Up to 20 scholarships, from $1,000 to $5,000, are offered for those pursuing an undergraduate degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a similar field. | The Center for Cyber Safety and Education Website

 

Malwarebytes Scholarship

Offered by the cybersecurity company Malwarebytes. Ten scholarships of $10,000 each are offered to junior college, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing a career in cybersecurity.| Malwarebytes Website

 

Rural Tech Fund Cyber Security Scholarship

Awarded yearly to three students from rural communities in the United States. The award is $1,000 each, with additional opportunity to take courses from the SANS Technology Institute. | Rural Tech Website

 

SMART Scholarship Program

Funded by the Department of Defense. SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. | DoD Website

ScholarshipUniverse

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You can learn even more about this system by visiting the Office of Financial Aid site.