Scholarships by major - Feb '25
Updated Feb 02, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by major for February 2025.
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Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarships
North Carolina • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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Stan and Jayne Schmidt Scholarship
Education • English • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Stan and Jayne Schmidt Scholarship offers $250 annually to aspiring educators in English or theater. Apply now!
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Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Queer students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship awards $1,000 to female or genderqueer students pursuing art. Essay required.
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Kaitlyn Taylor McDaniel Memorial Foundation
Carroll County • Maryland • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Kaitlyn Taylor McDaniel Memorial Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for nursing students from Carroll County High.
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Walt and Shirlee Peters Scholarship
STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Walt and Shirlee Peters Scholarship offers $250 annually for students pursuing careers in natural science or mathematics.
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Josephine E. Sloane Scholarship for Legal Studies
Georgia • Law • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Josephine E. Sloane Scholarship offers $500 to African-American law students in Georgia with a GPA above 3.0. Essay required.
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Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Music • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in music, promoting social change. Average award: $6,700.
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Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship
Kitsap County • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.
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Kendra Smith Scholarship Program
Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Michigan • Tennessee • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen
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Collegium Pharmaceutical Scholarship Program
Massachusetts • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
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Alice W. Rooke Scholarship
Medicine • Graduate Students
The Alice W. Rooke Scholarship awards $5,000 to students pursuing medical degrees at accredited institutions. Reapply for up to four years.
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Mildred Nutting Nursing Scholarship
Lowell • Massachusetts • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
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The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas ENGLISH Utz Scholarship
English • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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UNCF Lam Research Scholarship
Chemical Engineering • Computer Science • Engineering • STEM • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The UNCF Lam Research Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented students in engineering and science fields at HBCUs or HSIs.
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Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship
Military • STEM • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship offers $10,000 to student veterans in computer science with strong academics.
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Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund
Health Education • Education • Teacher Education • Counseling • Psychology • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund offers up to $10,000 for students in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Nursing.
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College Scholarship Program
Aerospace • Astronomy • Architecture • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Chemical Engineering • Cybersecurity • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Chemistry • Information Sciences • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Biology • Energy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Nuclear Engineering • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Environmental Science • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the College Scholarship Program offering $2,500 scholarships for STEM majors. Submit an essay to qualify!
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Dr. Brian Blick Grant
Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Pre-Med • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dr. Brian Blick Grant offers $1,000 to healthcare students. Apply with a 1000-word essay on a healthcare issue and solutions.
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GNF Homes for Heroes Scholarship
Georgia • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The GNF Homes for Heroes Scholarship awards $3,000 to Georgia nursing students and RNs advancing their education. GPA 2.5 required.
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Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship
Oregon • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Film • Photography • Writing • Literature • Architecture • Studio Arts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing fine arts or humanities degrees. Requires three essays. Award: 250+.
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Joe Varano Scholarship
Idaho • Montana • Alaska • Washington • Oregon • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Joe Varano Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ education students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply with three essays.
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Jack D. Motteler Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Studio Arts • Art History • Photography • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jack D. Motteler Scholarship supports Northwest residents in visual arts with a $250+ award. Apply by submitting three essays.
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James S. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Florida • Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
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Taking Root Scholarship - Arborjet | Ecologel
Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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DeWalt Trades Scholarship
Electrical Engineering • Carpentry/Masonry • Electrical/Electronics • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Fire Science/Firefighting • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The DEWALT Trades Scholarship provides 40 awards of $5,000 for students in various trade and technology fields.
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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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