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STC Scholarships 2027 - Society for Technical Communication

Deadline 15 February 2027 (annual pattern; confirm on stc.org) 149 days left · Hosted by Society for Technical Communication (STC) · Published

STC Scholarships from the Society for Technical Communication reward students who want to explain complex technology clearly. The STC Student Scholarship typically offers up to four $500 awards each cycle, split between two undergraduate and two graduate recipients studying technical communication or closely related majors. You need at least one year of post-secondary credit completed and at least one full year of study remaining, and you must submit essays, two professional recommendations, and a transcript through the STC scholarship portal. Winners often receive complimentary registration to the STC Summit and a volunteer opportunity at the conference. CareerOneStop and other aggregators sometimes attach the wrong sponsor homepage; the real application lives at stc.org, not lochgroup.com.

Two UG, two grad
4 x $500
Technical communication
UG + grad
Usual deadline
15 Feb 2027
Accredited programs
Nationwide
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What are STC Scholarships?

Technical communicators translate complex ideas into instructions people can actually use. The Society for Technical Communication (STC) backs that craft with student scholarships aimed at undergraduates and graduate students who are serious about the field. The headline award is modest in dollars but meaningful in network access: up to four $500 grants, usually split evenly between bachelor and master or doctoral students.

Eligibility centers on your major and progress. You need at least one year of college credit finished, at least one year left in your program, and coursework that focuses on technical communication rather than generic journalism. Essays carry the application. You will explain a trend that excites you, describe experience with content development or editing, and map out career goals while showing how STC resources will help.

If you found this page through a database that pointed to lochgroup.com, ignore that link. Lochmueller Group is an engineering consultant in the Midwest and does not administer STC Scholarships. The authoritative home is stc.org, and the scholarship committee answers questions at [email protected].

Plan for a mid-February deadline, two recommendation letters from professionals (including a faculty member), and a transcript uploaded before the portal closes. Winners often receive complimentary registration to the STC Summit, which is where practitioners swap hiring tips and tool recommendations. Put the effort into crisp writing in the application itself, because that is exactly the skill the committee wants to fund.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Technical communication major or equivalent
    You must study technical communication, professional writing, content design, UX writing, or a related field approved by the STC Scholarship Committee. General journalism, creative writing, or pure computer science without a communication focus usually does not qualify.
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    At least one year of college completed
    Applicants need a minimum of one year of post-secondary education finished before the deadline, with at least one full year of study left in the degree or certificate program.
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    Full-time enrollment
    You should be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in the United States unless STC publishes an exception for the cycle.
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    Undergraduate or graduate standing
    Separate awards exist for bachelor and master or doctoral students. Indicate your level accurately so reviewers place you in the correct pool.
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    Commitment to the STC profession
    Essays must show how you plan to contribute to technical communication through roles such as writing, editing, information architecture, or visual communication.
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    Complete file by the published deadline
    Both recommendation letters and the transcript must arrive by the deadline. Partial applications are not reviewed.
What you get

Benefits

  • Cash award $500 for the academic year
  • Number of awards Up to two undergraduate winners
  • STC Summit registration Complimentary access when offered
  • Tuition paid in full Not covered beyond the grant
  • Travel to Summit Not automatically funded
  • Cash award $500 for the academic year
  • Number of awards Up to two graduate winners
  • Professional visibility Recognition on stc.org and at Summit
  • Renewal without reapplication Must reapply each year
  • Paid STC internship Not part of the scholarship
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    STC scholarship application form
    Complete the online or PDF application published on stc.org/about-stc/scholarships/ when the cycle opens. Email [email protected] if the site is under maintenance.
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    Essay on a technical communication trend
    Write 250-500 words about a trend in technical communication that excites you and explain why it matters to the field.
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    Essay on experience and career goals
    Describe your hands-on experience in writing, editing, content development, or related work in 250-500 words, then outline career goals and how STC membership will help in 500-1,000 words.
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    Two letters of recommendation
    Provide letters from professionals, including at least one faculty member. Recommenders must submit before the deadline so the committee can score your file.
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    Current transcript
    Upload official or unofficial transcripts from your current or most recent institution to verify GPA and completed coursework.
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    STC membership information if requested
    Some cycles ask whether you belong to an STC student chapter. Student membership discounts are available even if you are not yet a member.
Step by step

How to apply

Email [email protected] if your major blends UX, instructional design, or scientific communication with another field. The committee decides borderline cases.
Visit https://www.stc.org/about-stc/scholarships/ starting in January. STC occasionally posts maintenance notices, so plan ahead.
Use concrete projects such as manual rewrites, API docs, or usability studies. Avoid sending resumes or writing samples unless the form changes for 2027.
Ask professors or internship supervisors who have read your work. Give them the deadline and follow up until both letters are submitted.
Registrar offices slow down in February. Upload unofficial transcripts if allowed, but verify the instructions on the active application.
Historical deadlines fall on 15 February. Submit at least 48 hours early so recommenders finish on time.
If you win, coordinate travel to the Summit when STC offers complimentary registration so you can network with practitioners.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
15 February 2027 (annual pattern; confirm on stc.org)
149 days left
January 2027
STC publishes the Student Scholarship application and essay prompts on stc.org.
Jan - Feb 2027
Applicants write essays and collect two recommendation letters plus transcripts.
15 Feb 2027
Traditional deadline for STC Student Scholarship materials.
Spring 2027
Scholarship Committee reviews files and selects up to four awardees.
STC Summit
Winners may receive complimentary Summit registration and volunteer shifts.
2027-2028 academic year
$500 awards apply toward tuition or educational expenses.
Questions

FAQ

What are STC Scholarships?

They are cash awards from the Society for Technical Communication for students studying technical communication or related fields. The flagship STC Student Scholarship typically grants up to four $500 awards, split between undergraduate and graduate recipients.

Why does CareerOneStop list lochgroup.com for STC Scholarships?

Some third-party databases attach incorrect sponsor URLs. Lochmueller Group (lochgroup.com) is a Midwest engineering firm with no published STC scholarship. The real program is managed by STC at stc.org, and questions go to [email protected].

Who is eligible for the STC Student Scholarship?

You must be a full-time student with at least one year of college completed and at least one year remaining in a technical communication or approved related program. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply.

How much is the STC Scholarship worth?

Each awardee receives $500 for the academic year. STC usually names two undergraduate and two graduate winners, for a total of four awards.

When is the STC Scholarship deadline?

Historical deadlines fall on 15 February. Confirm the exact date on stc.org/about-stc/scholarships/ when the 2027 cycle opens because STC may adjust dates during website updates.

Do I need STC membership to apply?

Membership is encouraged and gives access to student chapter resources, but the published student scholarship rules focus on your major and essays rather than requiring paid membership. Check the live application for any change.

Can I submit writing samples instead of essays?

No. STC explicitly asks for essay responses and states that resumes and samples are not accepted in place of the prompts.

Where do I apply for STC Scholarships?

Use https://www.stc.org/about-stc/scholarships/ or the application link STC posts there. Email [email protected] if the page is temporarily offline.

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