Scholarships by major - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by major for January 2025.
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ASCPA High School Scholarships
Arizona • Accounting • Freshmen
ASCPA offers $1,000 scholarships for Arizona high school graduates pursuing accounting at a university or community college.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship
Washington • Accounting • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship for up to $10,000. Open to accounting majors with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
February 10, 2025
Carter Pitts Scholarships
Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • High school
The Carter Pitts Scholarship awards $500 to aspiring newspaper industry students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
The DGV Scholarship Program
STEM • Finance • Business (MBA) • 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 Women • Freshmen
The DGV Scholarship Program awards $5,000 to BIPOC and women in STEM, Finance, or Business with financial need and strong academics.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Spring)
Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Fall)
Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma or GED. Essay required.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
TAJE Scholarship
Texas • Journalism • Freshmen
The TAJE Scholarship offers $1,000 to Texas high school seniors pursuing journalism. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Blandy Research Experiences For Undergraduates Program
Virginia • Conservation • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Blandy Research offers Undergraduate Fellowships in ecology and environmental science in Virginia. Apply with a personal statement and references.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Broadcast Scholarship Program
Kansas • Radio & Television • Juniors • Seniors
The Broadcast Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 for Kansas residents in broadcast studies with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Winter)
Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Travel & Tourism • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Academic Scholarship
Public Health • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association offers $1,000 scholarships for recreation majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Mary Ellen Kirkpatrick Leadership Scholarship
Kansas • Accounting • Seniors
The Mary Ellen Kirkpatrick Leadership Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior accounting majors at Kansas colleges. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship
Kansas • Accounting • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior ethnic minority accounting majors in Kansas colleges.
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
John J. Killian Scholarship
Kansas • Accounting • Seniors
The John J. Killian Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior accounting majors at Kansas colleges. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship
Alaska • Oregon • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship offers $250 to students in AK, ID, MT, OR, WA majoring in Television-related fields.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Web Design Scholarship
Graphic Design • Computer Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Web Design Scholarship offers $1,000 to US students at accredited schools. Apply with an unofficial transcript and design submission.
Deadline:
February 18, 2025
Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund
Colorado • American Studies • English • Foreign Languages • Gender Studies • History • Literature • Philosophy • Psychology • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school
The Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to Colorado high school seniors pursuing arts or humanities with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 25, 2025
Andreas Heiberg Scholarship
Washington • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Biology • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Healthcare-Related • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aerospace • Industrial Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Marine Biology/Sciences • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Andreas Heiberg Scholarship offers $3,000 to 15 Washington students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 26, 2025
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Feeding Tomorrow offers scholarships up to $5,000 for undergraduates in food science with a 3.0 GPA and a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The John Mabry and Paul Webster Forestry Scholarship
Environmental Science • Conservation • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Juniors • Seniors
The John Mabry and Paul Webster Forestry Scholarship offers $5,000 for college Juniors and Seniors in Forestry programs.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Raymond S. Daniel Memorial Endowment by Ann Daniel
Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
Scholarship for Brunswick Academy seniors with agricultural backgrounds. Award amount: $2,000. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial
New Kent County • King William County • Virginia • Horticulture • Conservation • Agriculture • Climate Sciences • Agricultural Science • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial offers $6,000 for college students in VA studying agriculture, forestry, or environmental science.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association College Student Scholarship
New Hampshire • Environmental Science • Civil Engineering • Conservation • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NH Water Pollution Control Association offers a $1,000 scholarship for environmental students in NH colleges or residents.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
EAA Aviation Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the EAA Aviation Scholarship worth $5,000 for aspiring aviators and STEM students. Involvement and essays required.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Power Your Education Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Technology • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Power Your Education Scholarship offers $10,000 to students pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or technology.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
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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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