/ Fostering a Community of Excellence in Science (FACES)

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for women and underpresented minorities who are interested in STEM fields during their college education.

General Scholarships

  • Selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. 
  • Awards college tuition scholarships each year to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related STEM disciplines. Chosen recipients will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence and leadership while working to make a difference in the software industry.
  • $10,000 scholarship fund for female students in the computer science, computer engineering or closely related field. Recipients will be invited to the Annual Google Scholars retreat in Mountain View.
  • $10,000 scholarship to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Recipients will be invited to the Annual Google Scholars retreat in Mountain View.
  • Awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above. 

Scholarships for Hispanic students

  • The SHPE Foundation Scholarship Program exists to help Hispanic students pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Merit-based and need-based scholarships ranging from $1,000–$5,000 are awarded to Hispanic students who demonstrate significant motivation and aptitude for education and careers in STEM fields.
  • The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a host of scholarships for students studying in all fields.
  • HACU awards a variety of scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need.
  • A variety of scholarships ranging from $1,000–$10,000 for students interested in studying dentistry.
  • In conjunction with General Electric, awards two Hispanic students studying business or engineering with $5,000 scholarships.
  • In partnership with the Merck Company Foundation, awards $2,000 scholarships to selected students with a declared STEM major.
  • Awards scholarships based on funds each year. Last year 16 students interested in nursing won $5,000 and one student one $2,000.

Scholarships for African Americans

  • Awards scholarships up to $25,000 for college juniors with science or engineering majors.