Scholarships by major - Feb '25
Updated Feb 02, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by major for February 2025.
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Helen D. Snow Memorial Scholarship
Business Administration • Management • Economics • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Helen D. Snow Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for Phi Chi Theta members pursuing Business or Economics degrees.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Naomi L. Satterfield Memorial Scholarship
Business Administration • Management • Economics • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Naomi L. Satterfield Memorial Scholarship for Phi Chi Theta members pursuing Business or Economics. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Award
Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Graduate Students
The Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Award offers $5,000 to support early-career biomedical engineers in research.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
Vocational Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • Mechanical • Automotive • Electrical/Electronics • Other Trades/Crafts • IT/Information Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Nursing Assistant • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen
The Vocational Scholarship offers $3,000 for students pursuing trade or technical careers. Apply if you're a child/grandchild of a union member.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Mined Land Reclamation Educational Grant Program
Conservation • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mined Land Reclamation Educational Grant offers $2,000 for students studying mined land reclamation. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
Arthur L. Davis Scholarly Writing Scholarship
Mississippi • Nursing • Graduate Students
The Arthur L. Davis Scholarly Writing Scholarship offers $1,000 for MNA members in doctoral nursing programs. Apply with a manuscript.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
Eileen S. and Earl C. Whittemore Advance Practiced/Nurse Practitioner Scholarship
Mississippi • Nursing • Graduate Students
The Whittemore Nurse Practitioner Scholarship offers $2,500 for MNA members in select Mississippi counties with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
MNF Ph.D. Research Grants
Mississippi • Nursing • Graduate Students
MNF Ph.D. Research Grants offer up to $10,000 for Mississippi Nurses Association members in Ph.D. Nursing programs. Apply now!
Deadline:
July 12, 2025
David C. Maloney Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Social Work • Counseling • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The David C. Maloney Scholarship offers $250+ to NOHS members in human services with a 3.2 GPA. Special consideration for minorities and special needs.
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
V.J. Johnson Memorial Scholarships
Law Enforcement • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
V.J. Johnson Memorial Scholarships support Florida trooper dependents pursuing law enforcement careers. Minimum GPA 3.0 required.
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Ingrid Josefin Ridky Academic Scholarship
Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ingrid Josefin Ridky Scholarship awards $1,000 to ANN members in neonatal nursing with 2 years of experience. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
I Love Nails! Student Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
Apply for the I Love Nails! Student Scholarship offering $2,000 for nail technology students in the U.S. and Canada. Submit a video!
Deadline:
August 30, 2025
Dorothy Dubois Walker Beach Scholarship
Art History • History • Arts • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dorothy Dubois Walker Beach Scholarship awards $1,000 to Huguenot descent students pursuing higher education in the U.S.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
Zale Parry Scholarship
Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Graduate Students
The Zale Parry Scholarship offers $6,000 for graduate students in diving fields. Must be a certified diver to apply.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
The Catharine Macaulay Prize
Sociology • Graduate Students
The Catharine Macaulay Prize awards $500 for graduate papers on feminist or gender studies related to 18th-century culture.
Deadline:
September 1, 2025
SHS Scholarship
Health/Medical Technology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SHS Scholarship offers $1,000 to full-time industrial engineering students in healthcare. Must be a member and meet GPA requirements.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship
Energy • Environmental Engineering • Geological & Earth Sciences • Natural Resources Management • Materials Science • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship supports geology, mining engineering, or mineral economics students with a $250+ award.
Deadline:
October 16, 2025
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Scholarships
Geological & Earth Sciences • Materials Science • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for undergraduate/graduate students in mineral processing. Requires GPA 2.8+, SME membership, and application materials.
Deadline:
October 16, 2025
O.H. Ammann Research Fellowship
Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The O.H. Ammann Research Fellowship awards $5,000 to ASCE student members in structural engineering. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Kenneth J. Osborn Memorial Scholarship
Photography • Geological & Earth Sciences • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The Kenneth J. Osborn Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for undergraduates in surveying, mapping, or geospatial technology.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
Geological & Earth Sciences • Photography • Urban Design • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students
The Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 for graduate students in Surveying Mapping or Photogrammetry. Apply now!
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship
Technology • Photography • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for students studying theoretical photogrammetry. Apply with a statement and research papers.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
The Hiawatha and Eunice Northington Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship
Mississippi • Nursing • Graduate Students
The Hiawatha and Eunice Northington Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for MNA nurses in geriatrics pursuing advanced degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
November 8, 2025
$1000 Dr. Marcia Rachel Excellence in Leadership Award
Mississippi • Nursing • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The $1000 Dr. Marcia Rachel Excellence in Leadership Award supports Mississippi Nurses Association members in MSN, DNP, or Ph.D. programs.
Deadline:
November 8, 2025
E.J. Sierleja Memorial Fellowship
Industrial Engineering • Transportation/Logistics • Graduate Students
The E.J. Sierleja Memorial Fellowship offers $1,000 for graduate students in transportation, prioritizing rail studies. Apply with essay & references.
Deadline:
November 15, 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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