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Scholarship Programs
The Western Digital Scholarship Program was established in 2018 to help realize the potential of future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians, as well as the dependents of our talented workforce. The global program is committed to awarding up to $1 million in scholarships to encourage and assist students whose educational opportunities will be expanded by financial assistance. Because when we uplift students to reach their goals, we all win.
The Western Digital Scholarship program will award up to $1 Million in scholarships per year. The scholarships are 1-time awards, and the maximum award per recipient is $5,000 USD.
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Western Digital Scholarships For STEM
Western Digital is committed to addressing access to STEM education for underrepresented and underprivileged students. Scholarships are currently awarded to deserving students in the following countries:
- United States
- China
- India
- Israel*
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Thailand
*Our current program in Israel is through a separate partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation and ATIDIM.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular and / or community activities, financial need or hardship, and the overall quality of the application.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate student enrolled (or to be enrolled) on a full-time basis at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, China, Japan, India, Malaysia, Philippines or Thailand
- Undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Science (excluding agricultural sciences, health and other life sciences) in a B.S. program only
- Minimum grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- Demonstrated financial need or hardship
- Traditionally underrepresented populations in the STEM disciplines, including females and individuals of African-American or Latino descent in the United States
The 2020 Scholarship Application is now closed.
Please check back in January for information on the 2021 program.
We.care Scholarships
In addition to the Western Digital Scholarships for STEM, Western Digital is creating opportunities for our employee dependents to thrive through our We.care Scholarships.
This program has been established to support the educational pursuits of deserving dependents of Western Digital employees. In recognition of the breadth of talent represented by our employee base, this program is open to students of all majors. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular and / or community activities, the overall quality of the application and financial need.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Legal dependent of a regular, full-time Western Digital employee with an employee level of 109 or below at the time the application is submitted
- Undergraduate student enrolled (or to be enrolled) on a full-time basis at an accredited four-year college/university
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
The 2020 Scholarship Application is now closed.
Please check back in January for information on the 2021 program.
2020 Program Timeline
Questions?
For additional information regarding the scholarship program click here for FAQs or call toll free (855) 670-ISTS (4787). ISTS offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central.
Our Partners
The Western Digital Scholarship Program is a donor-involved scholarship fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF). Through SVCF we partner with key organizations like, International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS) and ATIDIM to identify students fitting our applicant profile, process applications, award scholarships and provide support services to scholarship recipients.