Scholarships by major - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by major for January 2025.
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VSA International Young Soloists Award Program
For students with disabilities • Music • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The VSA International Young Soloists Award offers $2,000 to young musicians with disabilities aged 14-25. Apply now!
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NHSSS-DECA Scholarship
Marketing • Finance • Hospitality • Business Administration • High school • Freshmen
The NHSSS-DECA Scholarship awards $1,000 to 3 high school juniors and seniors who are DECA member.
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Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Scholarship
Georgia • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Chemistry • Business Administration • Management • Accounting • Finance • Communications • Animal-Related • Agriculture • High school • Freshmen
Three $1,000 scholarships for southwest Georgia high school seniors pursuing agriculture and related fields. Apply with essay and recommendations.
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Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Visual Art College Scholarship
Iowa • Arts • Studio Arts • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • High school
The Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for art students in Polk County. Apply with a statement and recommendations.
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Undergraduate Student Paper Award
New York • Social Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Undergraduate students in CUNY/SUNY can win a $250 award for the best paper on LGBTQ+ experiences. Apply now!
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Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Scholarship Program
California • Utah • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Cybersecurity • Energy • High school • Freshmen
Edwards Lifesciences offers a $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors in STEM fields from select regions. Apply now!
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CCHRB Scholarship
Architecture • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Construction • Seniors • Graduate Students
CCHRB Scholarship provides $5,000 for architecture, engineering, construction management, and real estate students. Graduate and top undergrads eligible.
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LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships
Medicine • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Graduate Students
LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships offer $5,000 awards to female medical students showing leadership in the LGBTQ community.
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The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program
New York • Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Whelan Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for Long Island seniors pursuing degrees in Special Education and related fields.
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American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The American Indian Endowed Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for students with ties to Washington State tribes. Apply now!
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Your Future Is Now Scholarship
Music • Business Administration • Marketing • Communications • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Your Future Is Now Scholarship awards $10,000 to HBCU students pursuing degrees in music or business-related fields.
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The Richard W. Bendicksen, N7ZL, Memorial Scholarship
Radio & Television • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Richard W. Bendicksen Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for students with an Active Amateur Radio License attending a four-year college.
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The Mississippi Scholarship
Mississippi • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Mississippi Scholarship offers $500 to licensed radio amateurs under 30 pursuing a degree in electronics or communications.
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Carole Streeter Scholarship
Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carole Streeter Scholarship offers a $1,000 award for medical students with an Amateur Radio license and Morse code skills.
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The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarships
Iowa • Missouri • Nebraska • Kansas • Communications • Electrical Engineering • Radio & Television • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarships offer $1,000 to licensed radio amateurs in electronics or communications from select Midwest states.
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The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship
Arizona • California • Electrical/Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Graduate Students • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors
The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for licensed amateur radio students in electronics or communications.
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The Irving W. Cook, WAØCGS, Scholarship
Kansas • Communications • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Irving W. Cook WA0CGS Scholarship offers $1,000 for Kansas amateur radio operators pursuing degrees in communications or electronics.
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The Garden Club of America's Coastal Wetland Studies Award
Environmental Science • Graduate Students
The Garden Club of America's Coastal Wetland Studies Award offers $5,000 for U.S. graduate students researching coastal wetlands.
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Varian Radiation Therapy Advancement Scholarship
Medicine • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Juniors • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Sophomores
The Varian Radiation Therapy Scholarship offers $4,250 for radiation therapists and technologists with financial need and achievements.
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Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship
Health/Medical Technology • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
Elekta offers a $5,000 scholarship for ASRT members pursuing radiation therapy programs, requiring financial need and a recommendation letter.
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Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
World Studies • American Studies • History • Graduate Students
The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $12,500 for research at the Library Company. Apply with CV and proposal.
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The Ocean Foundation's scholarship
District Of Columbia • Marine Biology/Sciences • Environmental Science • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students
The Ocean Foundation offers a $2,500 scholarship for Masters and Ph.D. students researching sea turtle behavior and conservation.
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Haffizulla Family Scholarship Application
Medicine • Pre-Med • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Haffizulla Family Scholarship offers $1,000 to female medical students focused on disease prevention and wellness. Apply now!
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PHD Scholarship
Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Journalism • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Computer Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The PHD Scholarship offers $1,000 for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska residents majoring in journalism, computer science, or electrical engineering.
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FSMS Geomatics Scholarship
Florida • Geological & Earth Sciences • Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The FSMS Geomatics Scholarship offers $250+ to students in Surveying or Geomatics programs at Florida universities. 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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