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Education is one of the best investments you can make. The Department of Computer Science, the College of Natural Sciences, and CSU all offer a wide range of scholarships, fellowships, and awards to help you finance your education. Unlike student loans, these honors do not have to be repaid. Below are helpful resources for your scholarship search as well as a list of our computer science scholarships and fellowships.

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LIST OF COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

  • THOMAS J. HEIDENFELDER SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarships up to full in-state tuition, awarded each year to CS majors who have high academic achievement and demonstrated service to the field. US citizenship and Colorado or Illinois residency required.
  • PATRICIA R. MOHILNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Between $300 and $1000 per year, awarded to the undergraduate CS major with the best academic record. US citizenship or permanent residence required. Awarded to a junior for the senior year. Chosen by a faculty committee. No application necessary.
  • JAMES SITES AND ELAINE REGELSON UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP: Dr. James Sites and Elaine Regelson established this scholarship to support outstanding undergraduates majoring in Physics and/or Computer Science who actively pursue research under the guidance of a Colorado State University faculty member. Up to three scholarships of approximately $1,250 each may be awarded during each academic year.
  • FRANCES E. ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: Established by an anonymous donor in honor of Michelle Mills Strout in the Computer Science Department. The scholarship is named for Frances Allen, the first woman to receive the Turing Award.
  • STEVEN BOYD, JR. SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was created by alumnus Steven Boyd, Jr. to support underrepresented students in the Department of Computer Science.
  • P. R. MUKHERJEE AWARD IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: CSU Professors Indrakshi and Indrajit Ray established this award as a tribute to Indrakshi’s father, Mr. P.R. Mukherjee, and his love of science. This scholarship honors one graduate student for their achievement in research during the previous year.
  • LYNN AND BILL CRANE SCHOLARSHIP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: Established by Lynn and Bill Crane, this scholarship benefits undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science.
  • QUARTON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: The Quarton family wishes to provide support for students pursuing majors that lead to interesting and profitable careers in Computer Science.
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE INCLUSION AND EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Created to promote inclusion and excellence in the department by recruiting and retaining stellar underrepresented students in computer science.
  • GRIT SCHOLARSHIP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: This scholarship was established by Dale and Lou Grit to encourage students to pursue Computer Science as a major.
  • HARMONIOUS SOFTWARE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was established by CSU alumnus Fred Pittroff and his wife Rosemary to support undergraduates in Computer Science pursuing a concentration in computing education or human-centered computing.
  • EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP: Established by the Computer Science Department to provide support to graduate students enrolled in the department.
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP: Established by the Computer Science Department to provide support to graduate students enrolled in the department.
  • ROBERT B. FRANCE FELLOWSHIP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: This fund was established by gifts given in memory of Professor Robert France, a CNS professor laureate and beloved member of the Computer Science Department. This fellowship supports Computer Science graduate students engaging in research.
  • ANITA READ GRADUATE AWARD: The Anita Read Graduate Award is given annually to a graduate student in Computer Science with demonstrated dedication to education and excellence in teaching. The recipient is selected by the department faculty.
  • WIM BOHM AND PARTNERS PH.D. AWARD: This award was established by Department of Computer Science Professor Anton Willem Bohm and his former graduate students. The goal of this fund is to support computer science Ph.D. students in their final year of study, so that they can fully concentrate on their research.