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SPARC Scholarship | Illinois Institute of Technology Skip to main site navigation SPARC Scholarships are awarded to academically talented students from low-income families pursuing a STEM degree with support from a prestigious NSF grant.
First-Year Student Scholarships High school graduates and community college transfer students from low-income families who demonstrate academic merit are automatically considered for scholarships of up to $15,000 annually to pursue a bachelor's degree, or up to $20,000 to continue studies to pursue a master's degree, through our Supporting Pathways for Advancing Readiness in Computing: AI, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Statistics (SPARC) Scholarship program.
Scholarships are available to enrolling students who qualify for Pell Grants through FAFSA.
SPARC Scholarship Benefits SPARC scholars will have avenues to mentorship through a three-pronged approach: Academic guidance from at least one School of Computing faculty mentor Career coaching and networking from an alumni industry mentor Help adjusting to university culture and discovering campus resources from an upperclassman peer mentor Other benefits include opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to open-ended, real-life projects and internships, as well as cohort-building through extracurricular activities, student-led organizations, and team competitions.
Scholarships not only cover the costs of tuition and fees but may also be used to defray costs of room and board, textbooks, transportation, or even laptops. The SPARC Scholarship program is securely funded by the National Science Foundation's prestigious Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( S-STEM ) grant.
Scholarships are awarded in recognition of academic excellence and capability in STEM fields to help further the NSF's mission of ensuring a pipeline of people and ideas to solve pressing global challenges.
S-STEM aims to increase the number of academically talented, low-income students who are earning degrees in STEM fields, to improve the education of future STEM workers, and to generate knowledge about academic success, retention, transfer, graduation, and academic/career pathways of low-income students.
Send an email for more information about SPARC Those who are pursuing the following School of Computing degrees may qualify for a SPARC scholarship: Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Data Science Bachelor of Science in Statistics SPARC scholars may also combine their bachelor's degree with the following master's degrees: Master of Applied Mathematics Master of Science in Applied Mathematics Master of Artificial Intelligence Master of Computer Science Master of Science in Computer Science Mater of Science in Computational Decision Science and Operations Research Master of Cyber Forensics and Security Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Co-Director, M.
S. in Computational Decision Science and Operations Research (CDSOR) Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics Chair, Department of Computer Science Professor of Computer Science Program Director, Master of Artificial Intelligence Professor of Applied Mathematics Chair Department of Information Technology and Management Affiliate Professor, Stuart School of Business For more information about SPARC, email sparc@illinoistech. edu.
SPARC(ing) Opportunity with a New New Scholarship Supported by a $2 million National Science Foundation grant, the Supporting Pathways for Advancing Readiness in Computing: AI, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Statistics (SPARC) scholarship will help high-performing students from low-income households who are enrolled in School of Computing programs.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: High school graduates and community college transfer students from low-income families pursuing a master's degree. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000 annually for master's students. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SPARC Scholarship is funded by Illinois Institute of Technology. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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