08/26/2026
Bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world engineering is essential for building the future of computing. The IEEE Computer Society is proud to announce the 15 recipients of the 2026 Career Catalyst Scholarship! 🎓⚡
Selected by a panel of industry experts, these scholars represent top computer science and engineering programs across the nation, recognized for their academic excellence, technical skill, and leadership potential.
Program Highlights:
Up to $2,500 in qualified educational expense support
1-on-1 mentorship from industry executives and technical leaders
Interactive workshops on innovation strategy and modern hiring priorities
An expenses-covered trip to Qualcomm Headquarters in San Diego, CA
Congratulations to this year's scholars: Akhilesh Kasturi, Minh Tam Pham, Randima Bellana, Joshua Ethan Shapo, Ogheneobukome Ejaife, Aneela Agha, Adil Zaben, Angelika Szymanowska, Oma Nlerum, Shreejal Bhattarai, Jeremiah Young, Rishika Vats, Cameryn Mugol, Skanda Mandya Kumar, and Hayden Hargreaves!
Read the full announcement to discover how IEEE CS is accelerating emerging tech talent: https://bit.ly/4gjjIUR
IEEE Computer Society names 15 exceptional computing students as 2026 Career Catalyst Scholarship recipients.