Scholarships by major - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by major for January 2025.
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Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship
Colorado • Manufacturing/Production • Technology • Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for undergraduates in manufacturing engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
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Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Competition
Technology • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Microsoft Imagine Cup offers $100,000 to student founders using AI on Microsoft Cloud. Open to students globally.
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G-III Apparel Scholarship
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors
G-III Apparel Scholarship provides $5,000 for African American HBCU sophomores in business. Apply with an essay and reference.
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The Chobani Scholars program
Idaho • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Freshmen
The Chobani Scholars program offers $5,000 scholarships for incoming CALS students from Magic Valley with a 2.5 GPA at the University of Idaho.
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Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship
Manufacturing/Production • Operations Management • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Chemical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black or African American undergraduates in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
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Women in STEM Scholarship
Wisconsin • Science • Technology • Engineering • For Women • Juniors • Seniors
The Women in STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 for women in STEM majors at junior/senior level in the Greater Milwaukee area.
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Kate Somerville + Foster Nation “Defy Impossible” Scholarship
California • Cosmetology/Beauty • Family • Freshmen
The Kate Somerville + Foster Nation Scholarship offers $20,000 for California students in esthetics who were in foster care. Apply now!
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Sugarlash Pro Cosmetology/Esthetics Student Scholarship/Partner School Bonus
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
Apply for the $1,500 Sugarlash Pro Scholarship for Cosmetology/Esthetics students at partner schools. Submit a video to qualify!
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Diversity Scholarship
Law • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores
The Diversity Scholarship awards $25,000 to second-year minority law students, plus a summer program position. Apply with an essay and references.
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ECS Summer Fellowship
Electrical/Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Graduate Students
The ECS Summer Fellowship offers $5,000 to graduate students pursuing studies between BS and PhD. Membership in ECS required.
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OGR Award of Excellence Scholarships
Healthcare-Related • Sophomores • Seniors
OGR Award of Excellence Scholarships offer up to $10,000 for mortuary science students with a 3.0 GPA and a personal essay.
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Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship
Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for entry-level students in radiography and related fields. ASRT membership required.
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Alabama Thespian High School Senior Scholarship
Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Alabama Thespian High School Senior Scholarship awards $1,500 to seniors pursuing arts in college. Open to registered Thespians.
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Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship
New York • Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • High school
The Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship offers $5,000 to Western NY students pursuing degrees in manufacturing or engineering.
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West Virginia Democratic Women Scholarship
West Virginia • Political Science/Government • For Women • Graduate Students
The West Virginia Democratic Women Scholarship offers $1,000 to young Democratic women pursuing political science in West Virginia.
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ACEC San Diego Chapter/City of San Diego Engineering & Capital Projects Scholarships
San Diego County • California • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarships for San Diego undergraduates in surveying or engineering, offering up to $8,000 from ACEC and the City of San Diego.
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Chevron Scholarship
Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Energy • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Chevron Scholarship offers $5,000 for NSBE members in engineering majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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NSBE Jr. Bridge Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Biology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The NSBE Jr. Bridge Scholarship awards $1,000 to 50 high school seniors in STEM with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
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Barnes Scholarship
Aerospace • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Industrial Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Barnes Scholarship awards $5,000 to NSBE members in engineering majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Minority Scholarships
Dentistry • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Men • Sophomores
Colgate offers $1,000 scholarships for minority students in Dental Hygiene. Must volunteer and complete an application.
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APAGS Psychological Science Research Grant (PSRG)
Psychology • Graduate Students
APAGS offers a $1,000 grant for graduate students in psychological research, with extra funds for diversity-focused studies.
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Illuminator Educational Foundation Scholarship
Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The Illuminator Educational Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for students in the food industry or related to members.
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AECT Foundation Mentor Endowment Scholarship
Education • Information Sciences • Literature • Graduate Students
The AECT Foundation Mentor Endowment Scholarship offers $2,000 for doctoral students in educational communications and technology.
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L. Ron Hubbard Writers Of The Future Contest Award
Writing • Literature • Graduate Students • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors
The L. Ron Hubbard Writers Of The Future Contest awards amateur writers for sci-fi and fantasy stories, offering up to $5,000 in prizes.
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NACE Foundation Academic Scholarship
Science • Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
NACE Foundation offers three $5,000 scholarships for undergraduates studying corrosion or corrosion control. Apply now!
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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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