Scholarships and Grants

Scholarship/Internship Announcements

Seek several resources for scholarship opportunities.

Financial Aid Office and UDC Foundation may have opportunities for you.
- Types of Scholarships-University-wide https://www.udc.edu/enrollment-management/scholarships/
- General and Merit-Based Scholarships Application http://docs.udc.edu/scholarships/General-and-Merit-Based-Scholarship-Application-2019.pdf
- Unmet Need Scholarship Application http://docs.udc.edu/scholarships/Unmet-Need-Scholarship-Application-2019.pdf
Thoroughly research scholarship opportunities with government, public and private businesses, employers (both your employer and your family member’s employer), stores, schools, foundations, religious organizations, fraternities and sororities among others.
Adhere to deadline dates and don’t wait for a deadline to apply.
File the FAFSA annually. Many scholarships are need based and require the FAFSA.
Consider your network of references (both professional and personal) and don’t rely on the same one or two people. Continue to build your network.

Get advice from experts about submitting the FAFSA.

Scholarship Universe

Register on Scholarship University to find opportunities for which you are eligible. https://udc.scholarshipuniverse.com/

MOS

Upswing x MOS: Navigating FAFSA and Finding Scholarships

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwUgA_LyZkU

Financial Aid App to help you find scholarships for college. https://www.mos.com

Scholarships

This is not a complete list.

Microsoft Scholarship Opportunity for Computer Engineering
H. Arnold and Julia B. Craft Scholarship
2to4 Program – Transition from 2 year to 4 year Engineering Studies for Electrical and Computer Engineering majors
Engineering and Science Scholarship
Microsoft Scholarship Program for Cybersecurity and Computer Engineering Majors
- $4500 awards for students in BS in Computer Engineering program.
- $4500 awards for students in BS in Cybersecurity program.

The STEM Center for Research and Development is a valuable resource offering courses and enrichment activities designed to boost academic and professional competency, provide research opportunities, and increase student retention and graduation rates. STEM Center Fellowships (contact Anita Wood)

HBCU Connect – Register on their web site for free. HBCU – Historically Black Colleges and Univerties (hbcuconnect.com)