As a part of MESA’s mission to support students in their education, we try to highlight a wide array of scholarship, internship, and research opportunities throughout the school year. Whether you are looking for scholarships to aid your transfer to a four-year college or university, or you are interested in finding a summer internship, there are opportunities for everyone to check out!
For a more comprehensive list of upcoming applications and deadlines, MESA students can access our full list of opportunities on Canvas under the Modules section. Announcements for these scholarships and internships are also posted on the MESA Instagram, so be sure to stay connected to keep up to date with all our offers!
Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Deadline | Submittal |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Scholarship Initiative | $2,000; up to $7,000 over 3 years | June 30, 2024 | Online |
| National Society of Black Engineers | $1,000 – $10,000 | June 30, 2024 | Online |
| GeneTex Scholarship Program | $2,000 | July 12, 2024 | Online |
| Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship | $500 | November 30, 2024 | Online |
| American Indian Science and Engineering Society Scholarships | Amount varies | Applications will open on December 15, 2024. | Online |
| The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Scholarships | $1,000 – $13,000 | Applications will open in December 2024 for the 2025-26 academic year. | Online |
| The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation | Up to $7,000 per year | Applications will open the first Tuesday in September for the 2024-25 academic year. | Online |
| Community College League of California Scholarship Award | $1,000 | TBA | Online |
| Google Lime Scholarship | $10,000 | TBA | Online |
| Great Minds in STEM | $500 – $5,000 | TBA | Online |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships | Up to $55,000 a year | TBA (August 2024) | Online in the Common App |
| Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship | $2,000 | TBA | By Mail |
| National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering | Amount varies | Application deadlines vary | Online |
| National Corn Growers Association Scholarship Programs | $1,000 – $2,500 | TBA | Online |
| NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship | Academic assistance up to $9,500 per year and a 10-week, full-time paid internship ($700/week) | Applications will open on September 1, 2024. | Online |
| PG&E Grants and Scholarships | $1,000 – $6,000 | TBA | Online |
| PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship | $2,000 | TBA | Online |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | TBA | The R&D Scholarship webpage is current under construction but will reopen for updates during the Fall 2024 semester. | Online |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships | Amount varies | Application deadlines vary | Online |
| Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation | $2,000 – $20,000 | Applications are accepted annually from November 1 – February 1 | Online |
| United Negro College Fund | Amount varies | Application deadlines vary | Online |
Internships/Research Opportunities
| Internship/Research Opportunity | Stipend/Paid? | Deadline | Submittal |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Internship | June 10, 2024 | Online | |
| Stanford Community College Outreach Program (CCOP) | $22.75/hr | July 22, 2024 | Online |
| Promoting Underrepresented Minority Advancement in the Sciences (PUMAS) Summer Internship Program | Minimum wage for 20-25 hrs/week | 2025 TBA | Online |
| Stanford Aeronautics and Astronautics Community Research Experience (AACRE) Program | $25/hr | 2025 TBA | Online |
| Stanford Data Science Undergraduate Research Pathways (DSURP) | $6,000 stipend | 2025 TBA | Online |
| Stanford Summer Community College Premedical Program (SSCCPP) | 2025 TBA | Online | |
| Stanford Sustainability Undergraduate Research in Geoscience and Engineering (SURGE) Program | $4,800 stipend | 2025 TBA | Online |
| Stanford Community College Outreach Program (CORE) | Stipend varies in amount | 2025 TBA | Online |