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 400, one-time scholarships per year. The maximum total award per recipient is $5,000 USD.
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, 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
