Open Door Scholarship
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Job Location:
Carrboro, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kitware is excited to open the application window for our Open Door Scholarship. We launched this scholarship in 2021 and are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to pursue a degree in computer science and develop their passion for software engineering. We recognize that high school seniors considering a college degree may face a variety of financial or societal obstacles that make this goal seem unattainable. Kitwares Open Door Scholarship offers financial support and mentorship to scholarship recipients to help them achieve their degree and enrich the field with their talent skill creativity and perspective.
Program Overview:
Kitware will award one $5000 scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year to a talented high school senior pursuing an education in computer science. Scholarship recipients who continue to meet the eligibility requirements may renew their award annually receiving up to $20000 in total ($5000 per year for four consecutive years).
To be Eligible for this Scholarship You Must:
- Be a senior graduating in spring 2026 from a US high school
- Be a US citizen permanent resident or otherwise lawfully permitted to study in the US
- Plan to attend college in the fall of 2026
- Plan to pursue a bachelors degree (or an associates degree as a step toward a bachelors degree) in computer science
- Identify a door that will be opened or an obstacle overcome through this program
- Demonstrate a passion for science and technology and a strong academic record
What Do You Need to Apply
- Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a current math or science teacher)
- A high school transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable)
- Your FAFSA financial aid forms to demonstrate financial need
- A statement about what doors will be opened for you by participating in this program
- A statement about your experience/interest in software development engineering and/or science
- A short essay on the following: The Open Door Scholarship provides both financial support and mentorship. Describe a time when mentorship guidance or community support made a difference in your life or a time when you wished you had that support. How do you hope mentorship will shape your education and future career in computer science
Ready to Apply
Applications must be submitted by Monday April 20 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Recipients will be notified by early May.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
About Company
Our renowned researchers and developers are experts in advanced technical computing. Through a highly competitive and selective hiring process, we’ve cultivated a team of internationally renowned researchers and developers in advanced technical computing.
