Scholarships by major - Feb '25

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RTDNA's Journalism scholarships and fellowships

Journalism

RTDNA offers journalism scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing electronic or broadcast journalism. Apply online with work samples.

Mike Reynolds Scholarship

Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mike Reynolds Scholarship offers $1,000 to journalism students with strong writing skills and financial need. Apply now!

Sidley Prelaw Scholars Program

Law • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Sidley Prelaw Scholars Program aids college juniors and seniors with financial need in LSAT prep and admissions costs, offering $250+ awards.

Nicole V. Reed Memorial Foundation Culinary Award

New Jersey • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Nicole V. Reed Memorial Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for NJ residents pursuing culinary arts. Essay and recommendations required.

Student Success Scholarship

New Mexico • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Student Success Scholarship supports Native American Nursing students in New Mexico with awards starting at $250.

Boren Fellowships

Foreign Country • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students

Boren Fellowships support graduate students studying languages abroad with awards starting at $250. Apply with essays and references.

ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship

Education • Teacher Education • Arts • Social Sciences • Graduate Students

The ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship provides up to $15,000 for U.S. citizens in graduate programs focused on liberal arts or education.

Underrepresented Minority Gateway to Research Awards

Pharmacy • 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 • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Gateway to Research Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented pharmacy students. Nomination and mentorship required.

The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation and the R. Gene Richter Scholarship

Management • Manufacturing/Production • Seniors

The R. Gene Richter Foundation offers $15,000 scholarships for full-time students in supply management and procurement.

Promise of Nursing Undergraduate Scholarships

Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Promise of Nursing Scholarships offers up to $10,000 for students in state-approved nursing programs.

Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Pratt & Whitney Golden Eagle Scholarship

Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Mechanical • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen

The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship offers $1,500 to high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA. Apply through guidance counselors or local chapters.

Marianne Beel Scholarship

Nebraska • Photography • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Writing • High school

The Marianne Beel Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska seniors pursuing communications, with a focus on media and online presence.

Iowa Interstate Railroad Scholarship

Iowa • Illinois • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal-Related • Animal Sciences • Biology • Management • Mechanical • Veterinary • Climate Sciences • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science

The Iowa Interstate Railroad Scholarship offers $1,500 to students in AFNR Career Pathways with a 3.0 GPA from Iowa or Illinois.

Sydell Miller "Total Image" Esthetics Student Scholarship

Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Sophomores • Freshmen

Apply for the Sydell Miller 'Total Image' Esthetics Student Scholarship for up to $7,500. Submit a 3-minute video to qualify.

Hayden Timmons Memorial Scholarship

Kentucky • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Biology • Mechanical • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen

The Hayden Timmons Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to Kentucky high school seniors in select AFNR Pathways. Apply now!

Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund

Ashtabula County • Ohio • Natural Resources Management • Agriculture • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship offers $1,000 to students in agriculture and related fields. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Allwork Scholarship

New York • Architecture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Allwork Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for architecture students in NY. Requires nomination and portfolio submission.