SWE Emerging First Year Scholars

This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award

Multiple scholarships (SWE awarded nearly $1.6 million across all programs in 2025)

Deadline

Application typically opens in February and closes in March; 2027-28 dates not posted

How to apply

Submit one SWE application to be considered for all Society-selected scholarships you qualify for.

What you'll need

• A separate scholarship application
• Recommendation letters

Who can apply

Students entering their first year of college, including high school seniors, enrolling in an ABET-accredited engineering, engineering technology, or computer science program with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher.

Good to know

Closed for 2026-27; an interest form is open for 2027-28.

Details

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