Students and Scholarships

To inspire the next generation of industry innovators, CDM Smith offers scholarships in partnership with Scholarship America to assist college students pursuing an eligible STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degree as well as students in eligible undergraduate programs at accredited two-year colleges or vocational-technical schools.

STEM Schol­ar­ships
Eight $7,500 merit-based schol­ar­ships awarded annually. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic excellence, technical profes­sional development and commitment to community service and leadership. Consid­er­a­tion will be given to individuals from underserved communities who have overcome significant challenges to pursue their education and career goals. 

• Eligibility Criteria: Enrolled in or entering an eligible STEM under­grad­u­ate or graduate program (engineering programs must be ABET-accredited) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).  

Vocational-Technical Schol­ar­ships
Two $5,000 schol­ar­ships awarded annually. Recipients are selected on the basis of leadership, community involvement, work experience, career goals, faculty recom­men­da­tions and/or unusual personal/family circum­stances. 

• Eligibility Criteria: Enrolled in or entering an eligible under­grad­u­ate program in Electrical, Automation, Instru­men­ta­tion and Controls, Cyber­se­cu­rity or related major with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Must reside or attend school in California, Colorado, Florida or Texas.

Congrat­u­la­tions to our STEM and Vocational-Technical scholarship winners! We can't wait to see what the future holds for these aspiring minds!  

We seek the best profes­sion­als in the industry, at every stage of their career journeys. Interns and co-ops join us at various levels of education, including students working toward their bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. These oppor­tu­ni­ties are not just jobs; they are hands on learning experiences. Experiences designed to prepare you for the impactful career ahead of you by applying the knowledge you have gained in the classroom to real, practical situations. You will work alongside top industry profes­sion­als on ground-breaking projects, all while building a strong network of your peers and colleagues. Take the first step toward building your career and apply today.