Scholarships by major - Feb '25

Updated Feb 01, 2025

Apply below to the best Scholarships by major for February 2025.

Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship Endowment

Hopewell • Prince George County • Education • Athletic & Related • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship offers $2,000 for Virginia students pursuing Physical Education degrees.

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Get Up To $1,000

Margaret A. Pemberton Endowered Nursing Scholarship

Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • Freshmen

The Margaret A. Pemberton Endowed Nursing Scholarship supports African American seniors in DC and nearby MD/VA counties pursuing nursing.

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Get Up To $10,000

NEWH Orange County Region Scholarship

Orange County • Riverside County • San Bernardino County • San Diego County • Hawaii • California • Interior Design • Architecture • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

NEWH Orange County Region offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in hospitality fields with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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Get Up To $1,000

Founders Scholarship

The Founders Scholarship offers $250+ to African American seniors in DC or nearby MD/VA counties majoring in nursing with a 2.8 GPA.

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Get Up To $500

Ruth Straw Family Scholarship Endowment

Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal-Related

The Ruth Straw Family Scholarship Endowment offers $500 for students pursuing degrees in Agricultural Education. Apply now!

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Get Up To $6,000

SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Scholarship Program

Architecture • Interior Design • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Fire Science/Firefighting • Seniors • Graduate Students

SmithGroup J.E.D.I. Scholarship offers $6,000 for undergrad/grad students in design/engineering with a 3.0 GPA and summer internship.

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Get Up To $250

New Hampshire Land Surveyors Foundation College Scholarships

New Hampshire • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Civil Engineering • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

New Hampshire Land Surveyors Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for Forestry students pursuing land surveying careers. Apply by Nov 1.

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Get Up To $1,000

Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarships

Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • Anne Arundel County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarships support African American nursing students with a GPA of 2.8+ in DC and nearby MD/VA counties.

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Get Up To $1,000

Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship

New Mexico • Journalism • Public Relations • Communications • Advertising • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for NM students in journalism and communications, plus NMPW membership.

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Get Up To $1,000

Know Your Rights Scholarship

Law • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Know Your Rights Scholarship awards $1,000 to students passionate about criminal law. GPA 3.0+ and essay required.

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Get Up To $3,000

European Wax Center “Experts in Wax” Cosmetology/Esthetics

Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores

European Wax Center offers $3,000 scholarships for cosmetology and esthetics students. Apply with a video to qualify!

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Get Up To $250

Knowles Teaching Fellows Program

Teaching • Mathematics • Science • Graduate Students

The Knowles Teaching Fellows Program supports future math and science teachers with fellowships for those entering their first or second year.

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Get Up To $2,500

Transportation YOU High School Scholarship

Transportation/Logistics • Civil Engineering • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Construction Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • For Women • Freshmen

The Transportation YOU Scholarship supports girls pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and math. with a $2,500 award for eligible candidates.

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Get Up To $250

Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship

Houston County • Texas • Nursing • For Women • Family • Freshmen

The Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to single mother nursing students in Houston with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.

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Get Up To $5,000

Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship

Cowlitz County • Clark County • Lewis County • Pacific County • Skamania County • Wahkiakum County • Oregon • Washington • Transportation/Logistics • Finance • Communications • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship offers $6,000 for women in Oregon/SW Washington pursuing transportation-related studies.

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Get Up To $250

Gregori Jakovina Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Arts Management • Art History • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Gregori Jakovina Scholarship supports Oregon and Clark County residents in the Arts, focusing on visual arts. Apply with three essays.

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Get Up To $1,500

DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship Program

Food Sciences & Technology • Agriculture • Veterinary • Marketing • Communications • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

DFA Cares Foundation offers scholarships to support future dairy industry leaders through essay-based applications. Awards start at $250.

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Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Idaho • Alaska • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Age

The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship aids trans and gender-diverse students in the Northwest, focusing on social justice and political studies.

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Get Up To $5,000

FCCMA Academic Scholarship

Florida • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The FCCMA offers 4 scholarships up to $5,000 for students in Public Administration at Florida institutions.

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Get Up To $10,000

Ed Bradley Scholarship

Radio & Television • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Ed Bradley Scholarship offers $10,000 to aspiring journalists of color. Apply if you're a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior.

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Get Up To $2,000

Pete Wilson Scholarship

Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Journalism

The Pete Wilson Scholarship offers $2,000 to Bay Area journalism students. Essay and recommendations required.

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Get Up To $1,000

Lou And Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship

Radio & Television • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores

The Lou And Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship offers $1,000 to journalism students committed to sports reporting values.

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Get Up To $4,000

SDSWMA Scholarship

South Dakota • Agriculture • Chemistry • Computer Science • Education • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Business Administration • Accounting • Biology • Operations Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The SDSWMA Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to students in South Dakota studying environmental and solid waste management fields.

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Get Up To $2,000

Lee Thornton Scholarship

Journalism • Radio & Television • Communications • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lee Thornton Scholarship offers $2,000 for journalism, broadcasting, or communications students. Preference for UMD and Howard students.

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Get Up To $10,000

National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards

Political Science/Government • Freshmen

Scholarship for U.S. high school seniors pursuing government careers. Essay and recommendations required. Up to $10,000 awarded.

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FAQ

Yes, scholarships by major are legitimate. Many educational institutions, organizations, and foundations offer these scholarships to support students in specific academic areas.

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.