Excellence in Technology Fellowships at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) 2026

Excellence in Technology Fellowships at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) 2026

Degree level and field: The fellowships are available for the Master of Science in Information Security Policy and Management (MSISPM) program at Heinz College. This opportunity is offered for master’s level study in information technology and management.

Scholarship value: Recipients receive half-tuition scholarships, covering only tuition fees for the MSISPM program. The benefit helps ease the financial burden of graduate education while recognizing student leadership and innovation.

Eligibility criteria: The fellowships are available to exceptional students entering the MSISPM program. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for leadership and excellence in information technology and management. Preference is given to students who promote women in technology, have a background in gender studies or theory, are graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), are first-generation graduate students, or for whom English is a second language.

Application process: The fellowship application is part of the broader admissions process to the MSISPM program. Applicants do not need to submit a separate fellowship application. However, candidates should highlight relevant experiences, achievements, or background information related to the fellowship’s preference criteria within their standard application materials.

Deadline: 10 August 2026

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