Cadence First-Generation Student Scholarship Program

Cadence is committed to building a culture that fosters inclusion and embraces diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our internship program and relationships with key universities are a critical part of our strategy to increase and support diversity. To further support this mission, we are partnering with Silicon Valley Community Foundation to offer the Cadence First-Generation Scholarship for eligible students and interns who are among the first generation in their family to attend an accredited university in pursuit of a four-year or graduate degree.

Scholarship recipients will be selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship, subject to applicable taxes for which the recipient will be responsible. Funds will be disbursed directly to your university to be applied toward your tuition. This is a one-time scholarship with a $5,000 award maximum. Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible.

The applicant must:

• Demonstrate they are among the first generation in their family to attend an accredited university in pursuit of a four-year or graduate degree.
• Demonstrate the ability to bring a unique perspective based on personal experiences, including challenges overcome, skills developed, adaptability, cultural fluency, resiliency, or life lessons that have shaped their identity.
• Be a full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited university in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree program in the United States for the 2025-2026 academic year, pursuing:
• Computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrate a strong academic record.
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for technology.
• Be located within the United States or its territories.
• Demonstrate financial need per FAFSA.

Application Requirements
To apply, applicants must submit the following information and documents by Friday, February 28, 2025, at 12:00pm PST.

• Completed online application questionnaire, including a personal statement
• Academic transcript from a current university (official copy may be required if selected)
• School and community involvement
• Resume
• Financial need per FAFSA
• One letter of recommendation from a professor, instructor, or advisor