Featured byThe University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to $5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
The Joseph M. Fontana Scholarships are annual awards to exceptional Computer Science juniors and seniors, made possible by a generous contribution by Dr. Jeanne Hutchison, in memory of her husband, Joseph M. Fontana, who was a member of the CS faculty for several years.
Benefits
Two scholarship awards of up to $5,000 each are awarded for one year, and may be used for tuition, student fees, books, laboratory fees, supplies, and other items deemed appropriate by the selection committee. The award may be renewed for a second year as long as the student maintains a 3.5 major GPA and is enrolled fulltime.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 CS GPA and a minimum overall 3.0/4.0 GPA at the time of application.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Apr 2026
To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application before the April 1 deadline.
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