Scholarships by major - Jan '25
Updated Jan 29, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by major for January 2025.
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The Henry Broughton, K2AE, Memorial Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • STEM • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Henry Broughton Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for local students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • West Virginia • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Electrical/Electronics • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • High school
The Wicker Scholarship offers $2,000 for licensed radio amateurs in the ARRL Roanoke Division pursuing degrees in electronics or communications.
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The YASME Foundation Scholarship
Engineering • Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The YASME Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 to licensed radio amateurs studying sciences or engineering. Community service preferred.
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The ARRL General Fund Scholarship
Radio & Television • Technology • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The ARRL General Fund Scholarship offers $2,000 for amateur radio operators pursuing higher education. Active license required.
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General Research Grant
Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Sociology • Graduate Students
The Leakey Foundation offers up to $15,000 for research on human origins for advanced doctoral students and established scientists.
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Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Communications • English • Literature • Journalism • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for students in Journalism, English Writing, or Communication from the Pittsburgh area.
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PGMS® Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Horticulture • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors
Apply for the PGMS® Scholarship for horticulture students. Requires transcript, cover letter, and references. Award: $250+.
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Louisiana CPA Education Foundation Scholarships
Louisiana • Accounting • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Louisiana CPA Education Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for accounting students with a 3.0 GPA in Louisiana colleges.
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The Kress Foundation Conservation Fellowships
Conservation • Graduate Students • Graduates
The Kress Foundation offers $37,000 fellowships for emerging conservators to enhance their skills through post-graduate opportunities.
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NEWH Vancouver Region Scholarship
Foreign Country • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Vancouver Region Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for students in hospitality-related fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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ERF SNMMI-TS Bachelor's or Master's Degree Completion Scholarship
Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SNMMI-TS Scholarship offers $4,000 for nuclear medicine students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.
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AWSCPA National Scholarships
Accounting • For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AWSCPA National Scholarships offer $5,000 to female accounting students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Chapter 63 - Smith Memorial Scholarship
Washington • Oregon • Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Chapter 63 offers a $2,000 scholarship for non-SME members related to current members, with a 2.5 GPA requirement.
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Exclusive SME Members Scholarship
Iowa • Illinois • Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Technology • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Exclusive SME Members Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in manufacturing-related degrees with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
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Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship
New Mexico • Arizona • California • Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Walt Bartram Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 for students in manufacturing engineering from NM, AZ, and Southern CA.
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Seminary Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students
The Trinity Education Foundation offers up to $15,000 for MDiv students attending a Christian seminary in the U.S. for full-time ministry.
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Elaine Gelman Scholarship
Medicine • Nursing • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Elaine Gelman Scholarship awards $1,300 to NAPNAP members in pediatric-focused graduate programs with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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SME Directors Scholarship
Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The SME Directors Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for full-time manufacturing students with a 3.5 GPA and leadership skills.
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The Byron Blanchard, N1EKV Memorial Scholarship
Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Connecticut • Rhode Island • Vermont • Maine • Radio & Television • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Byron Blanchard, N1EKV Memorial Scholarship offers $500 for ARRL New England students in Amateur Radio License Classes. Apply now!
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The Ray, N0RP, and Katie, W0KTE, Pautz Scholarship
Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Electrical Engineering • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Pautz Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for licensed radio amateurs studying electronics or computer science in the ARRL Midwest Division.
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The Rev. Paul E. Bittner, WØAIH, Memorial Scholarship
Illinois • Indiana • Wisconsin • Science • Engineering • Mathematics • Technology • ste • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rev. Paul E. Bittner Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for STEM students in the ARRL Central Division with a 3.0 GPA.
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IRARC Memorial, Joseph P. Rubino, WA4MMD, Scholarship
Florida • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The IRARC Memorial Scholarship offers $750 to licensed amateur radio operators in Florida with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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CTRI/Chris Seeber, KA1GEU, Memorial Scholarship
Connecticut • Rhode Island • Vermont • Maine • New Hampshire • Science • Education • Engineering • Mathematics • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The CTRI/Chris Seeber Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to FCC-licensed amateur radio operators in New England majoring in STEM fields.
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The CWops Scholarship
Radio & Television • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The CWops Scholarship offers $1,000 to FCC-licensed amateur radio operators enrolled in accredited educational institutions.
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The Irving W. Cook, WAØCGS, Scholarship
Kansas • Electrical/Electronics • Communications • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Irving W. Cook Scholarship offers $1,000 for KS residents pursuing a degree in electronics or communications. 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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