Scholarships & Awards
Kickstart Your STEM Career with Our Scholarships!
The Electronics Foundation is committed to building a strong talent pipeline for the electronics manufacturing industry by offering a range of scholarships and awards every year. These opportunities are designed to support skills development, recognize achievement, and inspire both students and educators.
Since 2019, we’ve awarded over $350,000 in scholarships and financial awards, helping students advance their education and supporting the educators who guide them. Each award is an investment in the future of the industry.
Our diverse scholarship and award programs reflect our dedication to fostering excellence, promoting career readiness, and celebrating those who make a lasting impact in the field.
Attention Current Student Members!
Applications for Electronics Foundation 2026 scholarships are open! This year we are focusing on awarding as many scholarships as possible nationwide—including 50 winners across 50 student chapters.
Member Scholarship
$50,000+
IN AWARDS
These scholarships will be made available to individual student members. All scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipients.
Leadership & Professional Development Award
$40,000+
IN AWARDS & GRANTS
These scholarships and grants will be made available to student leaders associated with an Electronics Foundation Student Chapter.
Michael Carano Teacher Excellence Award
$1,000+
IN AWARDS
This award honors outstanding educators who make a real impact in the classroom and in the electronics industry.
2026 Best Student Poster Winner: Harshil Goyal
Harshil Goyal of Auburn University has been recognized as the Best Student Poster Winner for his research titled “Reliability Assessment of Electronic Packages Under 10K–400K Thermal Cycling Using a Custom Cryostat.” His work explores the performance and durability of electronic packages under extreme temperature conditions, contributing valuable insights to the field of electronics reliability.
In addition to his academic achievements, Harshil serves as the Chapter President at Auburn University, demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to advancing student engagement in the electronics industry.
2026 Best Student Paper Winner: Dorottya Varga
Dorottya Varga of Robert Bosch GmbH (Budapest, Hungary) has been recognized for the Winning Paper, “Connecting Microstructural Damage to Electrical Performance in Lead Free Solder Joints.” Her research provides important insights into how microstructural changes impact the electrical reliability of lead-free solder joints, helping to advance the performance and durability of modern electronic systems.
Interested in becoming a student member?
Are you passionate about electronics and engineering? The Electronics Foundation different membership packages to support students like you who are pursuing careers in electronics manufacturing. Our programs are designed to help you take the next step toward a meaningful career in the industry.
Explore our opportunities so you can apply and invest in your future!
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