Scholarships by major - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by major for January 2025.
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Maxine Williams Scholarship
Healthcare Assistant • Nursing Assistant • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Maxine Williams Scholarship offers $1,000 for medical assisting students with a 3.0 GPA, based on commitment and financial need.
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Potomac Health Foundation Fellows Program
Virginia • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Potomac Health Foundation Fellows Program offers $250+ for 2nd-year Virginia Community College students in health-related fields.
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Richard "88 Fingers" Turner, Jr. Music Scholarship
Music • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Richard '88 Fingers' Turner, Jr. Music Scholarship awards $1,000 to African American music students. Apply with a performance video.
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NMCEL Scholarship
New Mexico • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Counseling • Social Work • High school
NMCEL Scholarship provides $3,000 for New Mexico high school seniors pursuing college, especially in education careers.
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High Performance Salon Academy “Elevating Perceptions” Student Scholarship (All Disciplines)
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
Apply for the High Performance Salon Academy Student Scholarship, offering $1,000 to $5,000 for cosmetology and beauty students.
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Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship
Missouri • Industrial Engineering • Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The St. Louis Scholarship offers $1,000 to students in manufacturing engineering or related fields with a 2.5 GPA. Preference for local applicants.
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Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship
Wisconsin • Criminal Justice • Law Enforcement • Political Science/Government • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association offers a $250 scholarship for residents pursuing degrees in police science or criminal justice.
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Harold L. Steele Student Scholarship
Kentucky • Education • High school
The Harold L. Steele Scholarship offers $1,000 to Kentucky high school seniors pursuing education in college, based on need and achievement.
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Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarship awards $1,000 to women in food service with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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UNCF 3M Science Applied to Life Scholarship
St. Paul • Minnesota • Computer Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Marine Biology/Sciences • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • STEM • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Meteorology • Science • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Freshmen
The UNCF 3M Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees. HBCU preference applies.
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North Central Region 9 Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Michigan • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The North Central Region 9 Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing degrees in engineering or technology with a 3.0 GPA.
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Kentucky PTA Student Scholarship
Kentucky • Childcare • Education • Teaching • Teacher Education • High school
Kentucky PTA offers $500 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing education degrees. Financial need and community service considered.
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Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship
Business Administration • Management • Operations Management • Marketing • Finance • Accounting • Business (MBA) • IT/Information Technology • Human Resources • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Freshmen
Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship offers $12,000/year for Black undergraduates in business-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
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NAWIC Undergraduate Scholarship
Construction • Construction Engineering • Technology • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The NAWIC Undergraduate Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for full-time students in construction programs with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
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The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Portage County • Ohio • Religious/Theological Studies • For Jewish students • Freshmen
The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for Jewish students in specific Ohio counties with a 3.0 GPA.
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PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student
For students with disabilities • Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
PCA Skin offers a $5,000 scholarship for diverse esthetics students. Apply with a video if you meet eligibility criteria.
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Princess Grace Scholarship
Arts • Film • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Princess Grace Scholarship awards $10,000 to U.S.-based emerging artists in theater, film, dance, and playwriting.
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Food Dreams Foundation Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen
The Food Dreams Foundation Scholarship offers $250+ for culinary arts students with a 3.0 GPA and commitment to Jean-Georges restaurants.
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amika “Friend to Hair” LGBTQIA+ Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
The amika LGBTQIA+ Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for cosmetology students. Apply now if you're 18+ and identify as LGBTQIA+.
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American Indian Music Scholarships
Music • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Financial aid for American Indian students in Montana pursuing music degrees. $500 scholarship available for high school and college students.
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Student Scholarships
Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Student Scholarships support music education with a $500 award. Application requires an essay and recommendation letters.
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The Gryphon Scholarship Program
New York • Chicago • Charlotte • Los Angeles • Los Alamos • Illinois • North Carolina • California • Business (MBA) • Finance • Economics • Accounting • Business Administration • Agriculture • Freshmen
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Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship
Wicomico County • Worcester County • Accomack County • Clarke County • Frederick County • Northampton County • Page County • Shenandoah County • Warren County • Berkeley County • Brooke County • Hancock County • Jefferson County • Marshall County • Morgan County • Baltimore County • Caroline County • Carroll County • Cecil County • Dorchester County • Harford County • Howard County • Kent County • Montgomery County • Queen Anne's County • Somerset County • Talbot County • Washington County • Delaware • Pennsylvania • Ohio • Washington • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Farm Credit Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing agriculture careers.
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Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship
Massachusetts • Public Health • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship offers $500+ for MA students in public health. Requires recommendation letter and personal statement.
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Presidents Scholarship
Radio & Television • Film • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Presidents Scholarship awards $2,500 to full-time students in radio, TV, or digital journalism. Essay and recommendations needed.
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FAQ
In your personal statement for scholarships by major, include your passion for the field, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your academic and professional aspirations.
Yes, some scholarships by major may have special requirements, such as maintaining a certain GPA, completing specific coursework, or participating in related extracurricular activities. Always review the scholarship details for specific requirements.
Common documents required for scholarships by major include your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and sometimes a resume detailing your extracurricular activities and achievements.
To increase your chances of winning a scholarship by major, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and highlighting relevant experiences and achievements in your field.
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships by major. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your studies.
While many scholarships by major do consider GPA as a factor, not all require a high GPA. Some scholarships may focus more on your passion for the field, extracurricular activities, or personal statements.
Eligibility criteria for scholarships by major can vary widely, but they often include factors such as enrollment in a specific degree program, academic performance, and sometimes financial need. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, scholarships by major are legitimate. Many educational institutions, organizations, and foundations offer these scholarships to support students in specific academic areas.
You can find scholarships by major on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos. These platforms allow you to filter scholarships based on your specific field of study.
Scholarships by major are financial awards specifically designed for students pursuing degrees in certain fields of study. These scholarships aim to support students in their academic journey and encourage them to excel in their chosen disciplines.
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