Physics scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 08, 2025

Apply below to the best Physics scholarships for February 2025.

Texas - UK Award

Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • 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 • 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 • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Texas to UK Award supports low-income Texas students in STEM or Business with a $250+ scholarship for study abroad.

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Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship

California • 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 • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship supports female STEM students in California with a $250 award for those with financial need.

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Get Up To $36,000

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • 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 • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Physics • Science • STEM • Graduate Students

The DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship offers $36,000/year for U.S. citizens pursuing a Ph.D. in STEM fields.

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Allan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship

Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students

The Allan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship awards $5,000 to graduate students in nuclear reactor physics or radiation transport.

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Robert A. Dannels Memorial Scholarship

Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students

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Get Up To $28,000

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships

Science • American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Mathematics • Engineering • Psychology • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Teacher Education • Teaching • Graduate Students

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships offer $28,000 for Ph.D. or Sc.D. candidates completing research-based dissertations.

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Vermont Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

Vermont • Mathematics • Physics • Medicine • Geological & Earth Sciences • Education • Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • High school • Freshmen

The Vermont Space Grant Scholarship offers $1,500 to students pursuing careers in aerospace-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.

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HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship

Illinois • Virginia • Mississippi • Tennessee • Georgia • Alabama • 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 • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • 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 • Juniors

The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.

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First-Generation College Student 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 • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors

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Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award

Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

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NSBE Jr. Bridge Scholarship

Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Biology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The NSBE Jr. Bridge Scholarship awards $1,000 to 50 high school seniors in STEM with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!

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Edison Scholars Program

California • Computer Science • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Science • Engineering • Physics • STEM • Freshmen • High school

Edison Scholars Program offers $40,000 scholarships to 30 Southern California high school seniors pursuing STEM studies. Apply now!

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Virginia Undergraduate STEM Research Scholarship Program

Virginia • 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 • Seniors

The VSGC offers up to $8,500 for STEM research scholarships to juniors and seniors at select Virginia universities.

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The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)

Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Biology • Physics • Materials Science • Environmental Science • Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen

FOSSI offers scholarships up to $10,000 for underrepresented students majoring in STEM at HBCUs. 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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Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship

Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students

The Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship offers $3,500 for U.S. graduate students in reactor physics, requiring sponsorship and an essay.

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John And Muriel Landis Scholarship

Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The John And Muriel Landis Scholarship offers $5,000 for students pursuing nuclear science or engineering with financial need.

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FAQ

In your personal statement for Physics scholarships, include your academic achievements, passion for physics, career goals, and any relevant experiences that demonstrate your commitment to the field.

Yes, many Physics scholarships are open to international students. However, eligibility may vary, so it's important to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

To apply for Physics scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and sometimes write a personal statement.

It's advisable to start applying for Physics scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college, to meet various deadlines.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Physics scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.

While many Physics scholarships do consider GPA as a factor, not all require a high GPA. Some scholarships may focus on other aspects such as personal statements, recommendations, or financial need.

Eligibility criteria for Physics scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes extracurricular involvement or community service.

Yes, many Physics scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

You can find Physics scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.

Physics scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing studies in physics or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Common documents required for Physics scholarship applications include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes a resume or portfolio.

To increase your chances of winning a Physics scholarship, focus on maintaining strong academic performance, crafting a compelling personal statement, and obtaining strong letters of recommendation.