Splunk’s 2025 HBCU Academic Scholarship

Splunk is proud to announce that its annual HBCU Academic Scholarship is now open for student applications! In the last four years, Splunk is delighted to have awarded $500,000 to 50 incredible students attending accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year, the HBCU Academic Scholarship aims to recognize 15 exceptional and talented students pursuing a technology-related degree, each with a $10,000 Scholarship award. 

Applications are due February 7, 2025, and Scholarship recipients will be announced by late April 2025.

• Meet our 2024 Scholarship recipients here.
• Explore the experiences of our 2024 Scholarship recipients and discover the early career journeys of past recipients at Splunk here.

Ready to apply? Complete your Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship application here! 

Consider Applying to Splunk Internships

Splunk offers numerous exciting internships and early career opportunities throughout the year. We invite you to connect with us at one of our upcoming Splunk recruiting events to learn more about our company, culture, products, and opportunities. Our Summer 2025 internships will be posted on our Early Talent Careers site in early fall, and we strongly encourage students to proactively apply to these opportunities.

Please Note: Submitting a scholarship application does not guarantee or increase your chances of receiving an internship, or vice versa.

About the Scholarship

The Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship is proud to support students in their academic journey by recognizing their academic pursuits, community contributions, and their passion for technology. All students who are enrolled in and attending an accredited HBCU, and are pursuing a technology-related degree, are encouraged to apply.

Splunk will grant 15 students a one-time, $10,000 Scholarship award intended for use towards academic expenses. In addition, Scholarship recipients will receive exclusive Splunk mentorship and an opportunity to interview for a Splunk internship or early career role. 

Please Note: A Splunk internship or full-time employment offer is not guaranteed.

This year, the Scholarship continues its dedication to honoring exceptional students based on their:

• Academic achievements and ambitions,
• Innovation demonstrated through technology, and/or
• Distinctive leadership contributions

Students are encouraged to showcase any of these focus areas in their resume and essay submissions.

Eligibility

Please carefully review the scholarship eligibility criteria, as all criteria need to be met for consideration. 

All eligible applicants must: 

• Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited HBCU, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a graduation date between December 2026 - August 2027. 
• Be actively pursuing a technology-related degree in computer science, computer engineering, software development, data science, information systems, information technology, networking engineering, web development, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, or other technology-related degrees.
• Have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
  

Any student who does not meet the eligibility requirements listed above or submits an incomplete application (e.g., incomplete resumes, essays that exceed the word limit, missing dates on transcripts, etc.) will not be considered for the Scholarship and will be disqualified.

Please Note: Previously selected Scholarship award recipients of Splunk’s HBCU Academic Scholarship are not eligible for consideration.

How to Apply

To apply, students must complete the 2025 HBCU Academic Scholarship application here. 

The following must be submitted in the application:

• A resume that contains student academic information (school, GPA, and major).
• A current (official or unofficial) transcript.
  • Transcripts must show the school/university, student name, and timestamp. A timestamp before September 17, 2024 will not be accepted.  
• A PDF document of two written essays.
  • One essay submission answering both questions from Prompt A and from Prompt B. 

In addition, we encourage students to include information on past or current work experience, notable projects (school or personal projects with a leadership role), honors/awards, and/or extracurricular activities, in their resume.

Essay Questions

Please carefully review the essay instructions below. Applicants must complete and submit two essay responses. Applicants with incomplete essay submissions and/or who do not meet the requirements listed below will not be considered for the Scholarship.

• Answer the essay question in Prompt A and Prompt B. 
• Both essay responses must be in the same document (please do not upload two separate essay documents).
• Both essay responses must not exceed the listed word count.
• Submit your essay response document as a PDF file.
  

Please Note: The essay question prompts do not factor toward the required maximum word count.

Prompt A

In 500 words or less, describe a significant contribution or impact you have made as a leader in your school or local community. Highlight why this was significant to you, and share what helped you succeed in your accomplishments.

Prompt B

In 250 words or less, describe your passion for your field of study and how the Scholarship will help you achieve your future career goals.

Applications are due February 7, 2025, and Scholarship recipients will be announced by late April 2025.

Terms and Conditions

• The $10,000 scholarship award is intended for use towards academic expenses such as tuition, books, school materials, room and board, and other academic-related expenses required for a student's academic success.
• Splunk reserves the right to withhold or rescind the award from any recipient who no longer meets or maintains the eligibility requirements. 
• Only one submission per student.
• Students will be asked to authorize the use of their name and photo for marketing and promotion purposes.

Ready to apply? Complete your Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship application here! 

If you would like to learn more about Early Career opportunities with Splunk, we encourage you to check out our Splunk Careers page and connect with us on LinkedIn.

^{All scholarship details not specified in these terms and conditions will be determined at Splunk’s sole discretion. Upon verification of college/university enrollment, the scholarship funds will be released to the recipient’s institution. All taxes (if applicable per jurisdiction) and other expenses not specified in these Terms and Conditions as being covered as part of the scholarship are the sole responsibility of each recipient. No transfers, substitutions, or cash redemptions will be made, except at Splunk’s sole discretion. No more than the stated scholarship amount will be awarded. Recipients are strictly prohibited from selling, auctioning, trading, or otherwise transferring any part of the scholarship.}