HITEC Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by HITEC Foundation

Our work is powered by generous donors. Their support helps promising students pursue careers in technology — and it’s tax-deductible. You can give through the GiveButter donation form or mail a check to the HITEC Foundation.

Why this matters
- Scholarships do more than pay bills. They open doors. HITEC Scholars receive financial aid, mentorship from industry professionals, and help finding internships and career opportunities.
- Since the scholarship program began in 2017, we have awarded 514 scholarships totaling $1,518,000.

Who can apply
Applicants must:
- Be a graduating high school senior, a current undergraduate, or a graduate student.
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
- Be majoring in — or planning to major in — a technology or technology-related field.
- Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent legal resident, or have active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

Typical technology-related majors (examples)
This is not an exhaustive list. If your program is technology-related but not listed, you should still apply.

- Computer science & software
- Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering, Web Development, Computer Analysis
- Engineering & hardware
- Computer Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
- Networking & IT
- Computer Systems Networking, Network Management, Networking Engineering, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, Telecommunications
- Data, analytics & security
- Data Science/Statistics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Database Administration, Cybersecurity
- Interdisciplinary & emerging fields
- Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Applied Science of Mathematics, Information Systems

Award amount
- Scholarship awards are up to $5,000 and must be used for educational expenses.

Program administration
- To ensure impartial selection and professional handling, the HITEC Foundation Scholarship program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), an independent company that manages sponsored educational assistance programs.

How to apply
- Start your application at https://aim.applyists.net/HITEC.
- New applicants: click “Log in” and then choose “Create account” to register.

If you’re unsure whether your major qualifies, go ahead and apply — the review process will determine eligibility. If you’d like to support future technology leaders, please consider donating via GiveButter or by mailing a check.