Scholarship Information

Incoming First-Year Students

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Computer Science Department Scholarships

The Computer Science Department has a number of scholarships that are awarded to incoming first year students who are committed to the Computer Science major at James Madison University. There are several different scholarships, all of which are awarded on the basis of merit, not need. To apply for one of these scholarships, fill in the online form and submit it either electronically or by mail. Awards will be made first to students who are "admitted early" in February and, funds permitting, to other admitted applicants in April of each year. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Harris, Freshman Advisor, at 540-568-8771 or email her at harrisnl@jmu.edu.

JMU Bluestone Scholarships

JMU offers several merit-based awards to Freshman applicants through the Bluestone Scholarship Program.

Micron Science and Technology Scholars Program

Each year, Micron offers merit-based scholarships to awards to one male and one female student from Virginia. For more information see the Micron Science and Technology Scholars Program page

Rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

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Computer Science Department Scholarships

The Computer Science Department has several different scholarships that are awarded to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in computer science. Students are notified each year when applications are due using the departmental e-mail list (see http://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/jmucs-l.html ). If you have any questions about these scholarships, please call Prof. David Bernstein at 540-568-1671 or email him at bernstdh@jmu.edu.

Rising Juniors

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Full Ride Federal SFS Scholarship

Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that fully fund the typical costs that students pay for books, tuition, and room and board while attending an approved institution of higher learning. Additionally, participants receive stipends for living expenses. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation. For more details on Cyber Corps scholarship, please see https://www.sfs.opm.gov/.

Rising junior (current sophomore) Computer Science students in good standing are encouraged to apply. For more details about eligibility and service requirements please visit the Undergraduate SFS Announcement. Interested students must submit the Scholarship Agreement Form (PDF), by 3/1/2012.

Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program (DoD/IASP):

DoD/IASP was established to increase the number of qualified students entering the field of Information Assurance (IA) to meet DoD’s increasing dependence on information technology for war fighting and the security of its information infrastructure. Regionally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IAE), are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in the disciplines underpinning Information Assurance (JMU is one of the original seven CAEs). This scholarship is usually announced in November or December of each year and its application deadline is in February of the following year. For More details on the DoD Scholarship please see DoD Scholarship.

Rising Juniors and Seniors

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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

This foundation was created to "provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields." For more information see the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships page or contact the JMU Faculty Representative, Melinda Adams, by phone at 540-568-3377 or email at adams2mj@jmu.edu.

Rising Seniors

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Google Anita Borg Scholarship

Awarded to encourage women to "excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.". For more information see the Google Anita Borg Scholarships page

All Students

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Microsoft Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to recipients for one academic year. The scholarship will cover 100 percent of tuition for the academic year as posted by the financial aid office of the university or college. The scholarships are made through the designated school and are not transferable to other academic institutions. The funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient's bursar bill. For more information see the Microsoft Scholarships page

Information Assurance Scholarships

For more information see the Information Assurance Scholarships page.