Sociology scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 11, 2025Apply below to the best Sociology scholarships for February 2025.
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The Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize
Social Sciences • Sociology • Psychology • Graduate Students
Apply for the $1,000 Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize for the best paper on intergroup relations. Don't miss this opportunity!
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Lou Hochberg Awards - University/College Essay Awards
Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Sociology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win up to $500 for the best research paper on Wilhelm Reich's findings. Submit by photocopy and PDF. Maximum 50 pages.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize
Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • History • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize awards $500 for outstanding work on LGBTQ+ topics or critical studies of sexualities and genders.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Centennial Mental Health Center Collegiate Scholarship
Colorado • Psychology • Sociology • Counseling • High school • Freshmen
Centennial Mental Health Center offers up to $2,000 for students in behavioral health fields. Must reside in designated counties.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship
Texas • Louisiana • District Of Columbia • Engineering • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Public Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Public Health • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Human Resources • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors
The TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for HBCU juniors and seniors in select majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship
Sociology • Law • Education • Graduate Students
The Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship supports JACL members pursuing graduate studies in human rights, civil rights, sociology, law, or education.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship
Sociology • World Studies • Political Science/Government • History • Economics • International Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Criminal Justice • Law • Social Work • Geological & Earth Sciences • Psychology • Graduate Students
The Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship offers $2,500 for graduate students in social sciences. Requires an essay and three recommendations.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
General Research Grant
Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Sociology • Graduate Students
The Leakey Foundation offers up to $15,000 for research on human origins for advanced doctoral students and established scientists.
Deadline:
January 9, 2026
William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship
Washington • Social Sciences • Sociology • Philosophy • Arts • History • Art History • Foreign Languages • Literature • English • High school
The William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship offers $250+ to Sprague High School seniors pursuing humanities or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
DCAS Scholarship
New York • Agriculture • Horticulture • Sociology • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The DCAS Scholarship awards $2,500 to Dutchess County students in agriculture or horticulture with community service involvement.
Deadline:
May 11, 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
MAFCS Scholarship for Specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences
Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Fashion • Economics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
MAFCS offers scholarships up to $1,000 for AAFCS/MAFCS members studying Family and Consumer Sciences.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
ASA Minority Fellowship Program
Sociology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
The ASA Minority Fellowship Program offers $20,000 for underrepresented minority Ph.D. students in sociology. Apply with essays and recommendations.
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Mercatus Adam Smith Fellowship
Philosophy • Economics • Political Science/Government • Sociology • Graduate Students
The Mercatus Adam Smith Fellowship provides $10,000 for doctoral students in political economy. Apply online with references.
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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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HomeLight Scholarship
Architecture • Interior Design • Construction • Urban Design • Business Administration • Social Work • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Economics • Sociology • High school • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The HomeLight Scholarship offers $1,000 for U.S. students interested in housing design, construction, or market studies. Apply now!
Deadline Passed
FAQ
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and failing to proofread your personal statement.
Yes, many Sociology scholarships are open to international students, but some may have specific eligibility requirements. It's important to check the details of each scholarship.
Common documents required for Sociology scholarship applications include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes a resume or financial information.
To increase your chances of winning a Sociology scholarship, focus on writing a strong personal statement, obtaining good letters of recommendation, and meeting all application requirements and deadlines.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Sociology scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
While many Sociology scholarships may prefer or require a high GPA, there are also scholarships available for students with varying academic records. It's best to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for Sociology scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, financial need, community involvement, and specific interests in sociology.
Yes, many Sociology scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its legitimacy.
You can find Sociology scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, university financial aid offices, and organizations related to sociology. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos.
Sociology scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing a degree in sociology or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
To apply for Sociology scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide transcripts, and submit any required essays or personal statements. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for Sociology scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college, to meet various deadlines.
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