Cadence First-Generation Student Scholarship Grant

Cadence First-Generation Student Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 04, 2026

Summary

The Cadence First-Generation Student Scholarship aims to support first-generation college students by providing a one-time scholarship of up to $5,000. This initiative is part of Cadence's commitment to fostering diversity in the tech field and creating an inclusive environment. Eligible candidates must be enrolled full-time in a U.S. accredited institution, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate leadership qualities and financial need. This scholarship encourages talented individuals to pursue their educational goals in technology.

Overview

Background Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic systems design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise, and has been recognized as a Great Place to Work around the world, including as one of the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the last 10 years. At Cadence, we celebrate each of our backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We believe in building an environment that is driven by our One Cadence—One Team culture, and our internship program and relationships with key universities are critical parts of our strategy to support a broad pipeline of talent. To further support this mission, we are offering the Cadence First-Generation Scholarship for eligible students and interns. Scholarship recipients will be selected to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $5,000 to be paid directly to the institution. Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to reapply

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a first-generation-in-college student (neither parent has completed a four-year college degree)Be enrolled as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited college or university in a Bachelor’s (current graduating high school seniors are not eligible), Master’s, or PhD program in the United States for the upcoming academic year, pursuing one of these majors.Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion in technologyBe a U.S. Citizens, eligible noncitizens, or Dreamer per the FAFSADemonstrated financial need per the FAFSA