Outside Scholarships
This webpage provides a resource of reputable outside scholarship search engines and outside scholarship opportunities.
Stevens Fellowships and Scholarships Database
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships has created a centralized Fellowships and Scholarships Database to help enrolled students find external scholarship opportunities. This resource aggregates various outside scholarships in one convenient location. Their pilot peer mentoring program has recently launched to assist students with identifying and applying for scholarships, offering drop-in hours and asynchronous tutoring. Access is limited to currently enrolled Stevens students with a valid Campus-Wide ID (CWID). Click here to learn more.
Outside Scholarship Search Engines
The websites listed below provide popular outside scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students to explore. This list is not exhaustive, so please feel free to research other options for funding!
US DOL's Career One Stop - listed under "Find Training"
International student scholarship links:
*You can also research scholarships through professional organizations related to your major.
Scholarship resource aimed to support students with disabilities:
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
Through other organizations, our institution has received information regarding outside scholarship awards. Our office will be updating this section as we receive outside scholarship notifications. Please check back for updates throughout the year.
PNC Student Lending Scholarship. Deadline to apply: rolling deadline.
Awards $2,000 scholarships to undergraduate students once every six months randomly to six students who register for a user account on PNC's Financial Literacy platform. No purchase/transaction is required.
For more information and the fine print: PNC Bank Financial Literacy Education.
CAPTRUST Scholarship. Deadline to apply: rolling deadline.
The CAPTRUST Scholarship awards $2,000 each to five students across the country. At CAPTRUST, believes in supporting local communities and preparing developing professionals for success. Eligible applicants include incoming freshmen, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with a current unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher. To apply, students must submit essay responses in four categories, with each response limited to 200 words (maximum 800 words total). For more details and to access the application form, please select here.
CME Group Foundation Scholarship: Deadline to apply: March 2, 2026.
The CME Group Foundation Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships of up to $20,000 per year to first-generation undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing degrees in finance, information technology, computer science, applied mathematics, or related fields. Eligible applicants must be current or rising undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled full-time at one of the CME Group Foundation’s 13 partner institutions in Illinois or New Jersey, be pursuing an approved major such as Accounting, Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Information Technology, Math, or Statistics, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). For more details and to access the application, please select here.
MBP Founders’ Scholarship: Deadline to apply: March 13, 2026.
The MBP Founders’ Scholarship awards scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to returning undergraduate students pursuing full-time study in an engineering or technical program related to construction management. Eligible applicants must have completed at least one year at an accredited four-year institution, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, be in good academic standing, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Awards are based on academic achievement, related experience, leadership, essay responses, recommendations, and interviews; financial need is not considered. Students receiving a full-ride scholarship or pursuing an associate degree are not eligible. For more details and to access the application, please select here.
The Land Conservancy of New Jersey Environmental Scholarship: Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026.
The Land Conservancy of New Jersey Environmental Scholarship Program awards ten $10,000 scholarships to support students pursuing degrees in environmental science or related environmental fields, including natural resource management, conservation, and park administration. Eligible applicants must be New Jersey residents, enrolled full-time as a college junior, senior, or graduate student, have completed at least 45 undergraduate credits, and maintain an academic average equivalent to a 3.3 GPA or higher. Students may attend a college or university located either in or outside of New Jersey. As the largest environmental scholarship program in New Jersey, TLCNJ has supported future environmental leaders since 1983. One student will be selected for each of the ten $10,000 scholarships in 2026. Application details and instructions are available here.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship: Deadline to apply: April 10, 2026.
The AAUW Greater Wayne Area Branch Scholarship supports students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university. Eligible applicants must be at least 25 years old, reside in Northern New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, or Warren counties), and demonstrate strong academic performance with an above-average GPA; preference is given to women. Applicants are also asked to provide information that allows the committee to assess financial need. For more details and to access the application, please select here.
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship: Deadline to apply: June 10, 2026.
The Abbott & Fenner Scholarship awards a $1,000 scholarship to students who demonstrate the desire and ambition to succeed in higher education. The scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors as well as students currently enrolled in any accredited postsecondary institution. Applicants must submit an original 500-1,000 word essay describing their educational background and life goals, including their intended or current degree/major, why it was selected, and how it will help them achieve their goals. Essays must be submitted by email to [email protected] and must include the applicant’s full name, mailing address, and the school they are currently attending. Essays generated using artificial intelligence will not be considered. Scholarship recipients will receive the award within approximately two weeks of the application deadline. For more details and to apply, please select here, for further details.
Outside Scholarship Opportunities for Transfer Students
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled at a community college with plans to enroll at a four-year college or university. Students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher to apply.
Amount: Up to $40,000 per year
Eligibility: (Eligibility for Tau Sigma membership) Students must be enrolled as a full-time student at a community college with plans to enroll at a four-year college or university and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants must have completed 12 to 36 semester hours of college-level coursework before applying.
Amount: $5,000