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Humane Studies Fellowship
Political Science/Government • Law • Sociology • History • Social Sciences • American Studies • Literature • World Studies
The Humane Studies Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for graduate and postdoc students in social sciences and humanities.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
A&WMA International Scholarship
Environmental Engineering • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Conservation • Other Trades/Crafts • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Engineering • Graduate Students
A&WMA International Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for full-time graduate students in environmental fields. One-year award, reapply for second year.
Deadline:
January 22, 2025
Larry McDonald Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • 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 Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship
Kitsap County • Washington • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • 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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Education Scholarship
American Studies • Political Science/Government • History • Age • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
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.
Deadline:
January 13, 2025
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.
Deadline:
January 15, 2025
State Regents American History Scholarship
Colorado • Art History • History • Political Science/Government • Operations Management • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The State Regents American History Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents studying History or related fields.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship
Nevada • Foreign Languages • Political Science/Government
The Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship offers $1,200 to Nevada high school seniors pursuing Political Science or German studies.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Raftelis Leadership Scholarships
Business (MBA) • Finance • Communications • Public Relations • Economics • Marketing • Political Science/Government • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Two $5,000 Raftelis Leadership Scholarships support students aiming to solve local government and water utility challenges.
Deadline:
December 19, 2024
Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research
Education • Social Sciences • Sociology • Political Science/Government • Economics • 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 • Graduate Students
The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented graduate students in education research.
Deadline:
December 9, 2024
Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship
Law • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Age
The Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship offers $2,000 for students in public service fields. Apply with an essay and online application.
Deadline:
December 9, 2024
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship
Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Ruth Segal Scholarship
Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ruth Segal Scholarship awards $5,000 to students in government or political science. Apply with a transcript and essay.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Digital Communications/Media • Marketing • Freshmen
UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars provides up to $7,500 for HBCU freshmen with a 2.8 GPA. Apply with a resume and essays.
Deadline:
September 16, 2025
Young Women in Public Affairs
Milwaukee County • Waukesha County • Washington County • Ozaukee County • Racine County • Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • High school
Scholarship for young women (16-19) in southeastern WI, promoting volunteerism and Zonta International knowledge. Up to $5,000 award.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Save The Everglades Scholarship
Environmental Science • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Legal • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
Apply for the $500 Save The Everglades Scholarship for students in Science or political disciplines passionate about the environment.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship
Medicine • Dentistry • Pharmacy • Nursing • Public Health • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Healthcare Assistant • Graduate Students
The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for graduate health students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and a recommendation.
Deadline:
September 13, 2025
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Scholarship Program
Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Construction Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Finance • Accounting • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Management • Marketing • Communications • Operations Management • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association offers $5,000 scholarships for students in transportation-related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
The Game Changers Scholarship
Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship
Maine • Economics • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship offers $1,000 for Maine residents studying ecology and economics at Maine colleges.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
The Voyager Scholarship
English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors
The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • International Relations • Business (MBA) • Economics • Sociology • Management • Graduate Students
The Pickering Fellowship supports diverse candidates for U.S. Foreign Service careers with $42,000 in funding and a 3.2 GPA requirement.
Deadline:
September 21, 2025
Texas History Essay Contest
History • English • Political Science/Government • High school
Texas History Essay Contest offers up to $4,000 for high school seniors' essays on Texas history. Research and originality are key.
Deadline:
January 30, 2025
Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship
History • Political Science/Government • Economics • Juniors • Seniors
The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to college juniors or seniors majoring in political science, history, government, or economics.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
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.
Deadline:
January 6, 2025
James Madison Memorial Junior Fellowship Program
American Studies • Political Science/Government • Teacher Education • Teaching • History
The James Madison Memorial Junior Fellowship offers up to $24,000 for future secondary school teachers of American history and government.
Deadline:
March 2, 2025
Diversity Fellowship Program
Political Science/Government • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Diversity Fellowship Program offers $5,000 for under-represented students in political science doctoral programs.
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
Islamic Scholarship Fund
International Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Sociology • Law • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Writing • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • For Muslim students • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students • Sophomores
The Islamic Scholarship Fund offers up to $10,000 for Muslim students in media-related fields with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and video.
Deadline:
March 22, 2025
Endowed Undergraduate School Scholarships
Political Science/Government • Juniors
Sumners scholarships offer up to $30,000 for Texas and Oklahoma students in various majors, requiring a 3.5 GPA for renewal.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Wisconsin Women In Government Undergraduate Scholarship
Wisconsin • Business Administration • Healthcare Administrative • Public Policy & Administration • Political Science/Government • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Wisconsin Women In Government Scholarship offers $3,000 for women pursuing public service careers. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
June 12, 2025
DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship Program
Food Sciences & Technology • Agriculture • Manufacturing/Production • Veterinary • Marketing • Communications • Business Administration • Public Policy & Administration • Technology • Education • Engineering • Political Science/Government • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Law • 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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship
Vermont • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Criminal Justice • Economics • History • International Relations • Philosophy • Political Science/Government • Urban Design • Psychology • High school • Freshmen
Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing social sciences degrees. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
PG&E Black Employee Resource Group
California • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Conservation • Energy • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Political Science/Government • 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 • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E offers scholarships up to $5,000 for California students with a 3.0 GPA, encouraging STEM and business majors.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program
Minnesota • Environmental Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Law • Business (MBA) • Public Health
The Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship offers $2,000 for students in brownfield redevelopment fields at Minnesota colleges. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Women In Defense Scholarship
Cybersecurity • Defense & Military • Political Science/Government • Engineering • Computer Science • Physics • Mathematics • Law • International Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Economics • For Women • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Women In Defense Scholarship supports women pursuing national security careers. Eligible students can receive $250+ with a 3.25 GPA.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program
Public Policy & Administration • Political Science/Government • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors
The Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program offers $10,000 for Black undergraduates in Public Policy. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 27, 2025
Building Better Futures Grant Program
Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Finance • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Social Sciences • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Sociology • Economics • Urban Design • Mathematics • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Climate Sciences • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduates
The Building Better Futures Grant Program offers $5,000 to HBCU graduates for career support. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.
Deadline:
January 29, 2025
MAT Scholarship
Minnesota • Political Science/Government • High school
The MAT Scholarship offers $2,000 to 11th graders in Minnesota for college or vocational education. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Stephen K. Hall ACWA Water Law & Policy Scholarship
Law • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Conservation • Climate Sciences • Graduate Students
The Stephen K. Hall ACWA Scholarship offers $10,000 for graduate students in water law, policy, or public administration.
Deadline:
March 1, 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
Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship
California • Business Administration • Management • Accounting • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Matt Fong Scholarship offers $5,000 for Asian American students in California colleges studying finance-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
North American Rolex Scholarship
Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Medicine • Manufacturing/Production • Photography • Education • Management • Political Science/Government • Travel & Tourism • Conservation • Age
The North American Rolex Scholarship offers $25,000 for young citizens pursuing water-related careers. Scuba certification required.
Deadline:
January 14, 2025
Orville And Wilbur Wright Graduate Award
Aerospace • Mechanical • Biology • Chemistry • Engineering • Political Science/Government • Graduate Students
The Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate Award offers $5,000 to AIAA student members pursuing graduate studies in science or engineering.
Deadline:
January 30, 2025
The Marnell Foundation Scholarship
Nevada • Public Relations • International Relations • Political Science/Government
The Marnell Foundation Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American students from Nevada majoring in International Relations.
Deadline:
March 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
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Scholarship Program
Vermont • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Arts • Economics • Education • Energy • Environmental Science • Conservation • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Nursing • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Sociology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Scholarship offers $1,000 to Vermont seniors pursuing degrees in various fields. Apply with FAFSA and essays.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Nebraska Paralegal Association Student Scholarships
Nebraska • Business Administration • Management • English • History • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Criminal Justice • Accounting • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
Nebraska Paralegal Association offers $500 scholarships for paralegal students in accredited Nebraska programs. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
APSA Fund for Latino Scholarship
Political Science/Government • For Hispanic and/or Latino students
APSA Fund for Latino Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Latino students researching US Latino politics. Apply online.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
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