Sciences scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 02, 2025

Apply below to the best Sciences scholarships for February 2025.

Nola Cook Scholarship

Kentucky • STEM • Science • Technology • Mathematics • Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Nola Cook Scholarship awards $750 to underrepresented S.T.E.M majors in Kentucky with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

June 16, 2025

Get Up To $7,500

Women in Water Scholarship

Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors

The Women in Water Scholarship awards $7,500 to college juniors or seniors studying Western water resources. Apply with an essay and references.

Deadline:

July 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

Colonel Theodore A. Leisen Memorial Scholarship

Nebraska • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Climate Sciences • Energy • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Natural Resources Management • Veterinary • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the Colonel Theodore A. Leisen Memorial Scholarship for students in the water industry. Award amount: $250+.

Deadline:

September 27, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarships

Environmental Science • Conservation • Agricultural Science • Meteorology • Agriculture • Biology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

ExtremeTerrain offers $2,500 scholarships for students in Environmental Studies. Apply with a 700-1500 word essay.

Deadline:

October 15, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club Grant Program

Florida • Marine Biology/Sciences • Environmental Science • Conservation • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club Grant Program provides $1,000 to $5,000 for students studying mollusks in southwest Florida.

Deadline:

October 15, 2025

Get Up To $37,000

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

For students with disabilities • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • For Women • Graduate Students

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship offers $37,000 for US graduate students in STEM and social sciences, encouraging minority applications.

Deadline:

October 16, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Garden Club of Minneapolis (GCM) Scholarship

Minnesota • Horticulture • Urban Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Deadline:

October 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Marine Conservation Undergraduate Scholarship

Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Environmental Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • For Women

Three $1,000 scholarships for undergraduate marine conservation research. Open to all qualified students. Apply now!

Deadline:

October 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

DW Simpson Actuarial Science Scholarship

Mathematics • Science • Seniors

The DW Simpson Actuarial Science Scholarship awards $1,000 to senior students with a GPA of 3.2+ and one passed actuarial exam.

Deadline:

October 31, 2025

Get Up To $250

Purvis Ponder Honorarium Scholarship

Florida • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Graduate Students

The Purvis Ponder Honorarium Scholarship supports graduate students in orientation and mobility services for the visually impaired in Florida.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award

Chemistry • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award honors students advancing green chemistry with a $1,000 prize. Open to all students globally.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Dr. Robert Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

Music • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Dr. Robert Hawkins Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in instrumental music education. Essay and recommendations required.

Deadline:

November 6, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship

Alabama • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Horticulture • Juniors • Seniors

The Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in horticulture with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Deadline:

November 10, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians

Music • High school

High school musicians can compete for up to $2,500 in the Marine Band Concerto Competition. Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion players.

Deadline:

November 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

AvaCare Medical Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Dentistry • Medicine • Nursing • Food & Nutrition • Law • High school • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores

AvaCare Medical Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in medical fields. Eligibility: GPA 3.0+, project submission, preference for disabilities.

Deadline:

December 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Pacific Seed Association Scholarship

Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Biology • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Pacific Seed Association Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for students in agribusiness and related fields with a focus on the seed industry.

Deadline:

December 31, 2025

Get Up To $3,500

Huyck Research Grant

Conservation • Biology • Animal Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • Graduate Students

Huyck Research Grants fund projects on natural systems at Huyck Preserve, offering up to $3,500 for researchers and students.

Deadline:

February 17, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Dairy Shrine Iager Scholarship for Two Year College Students

Animal Sciences • Sophomores

The Lager Scholarship offers $1,000 for two-year college students pursuing dairy marketing careers with a 2.5 GPA requirement.

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

DEPS Graduate Scholarship

Chemistry • Engineering • Aerospace • Mechanical • Electrical/Electronics • Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Materials Science • Physics • Graduate Students

The DEPS Graduate Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for full-time students in various engineering and science fields.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

AMS Graduate History Of Science Fellowship

Science • Meteorology • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Graduate Students

The AMS Graduate Fellowship offers $20,000 for dissertation research in atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences.

Deadline:

May 24, 2025

Get Up To $25,000

Stanley Smith Horticultural Fellowships

Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Stanley Smith Horticultural Fellowships provide $25,000 grants for education and research in ornamental horticulture.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

Get Up To $250

Dena Epstein Award for Archival and Library Research in American Music

Music • Art History • History • Information Sciences

The Dena Epstein Award supports research in American music archives, open to all applicants based on merit. Award: $250+.

Deadline:

September 10, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers Award Program

Computer Science • Information Sciences • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores

Recognizing outstanding undergraduate researchers in computing with a $1,500 award. Nomination and application required.

Deadline:

October 14, 2025

Get Up To $3,500

William L. Garrison Award For Best Dissertation In Computational Geography

Geological & Earth Sciences • Computer Science • Graduate Students

The William L. Garrison Award offers $3,500 for the best dissertation in computational geography. Open globally to doctoral candidates.

Deadline:

October 14, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

The Exploration Fund Grant

Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Natural Resources Management • Animal Sciences • Graduate Students

The Exploration Fund Grant offers $2,500 to $5,000 for graduate students and post-docs to support their research projects.

Deadline:

October 28, 2025

FAQ

Yes, many Sciences scholarships are open to international students. However, it's essential to check the specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship, as some may have restrictions.

Sciences scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing degrees in various scientific fields, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

To increase your chances of winning a Sciences scholarship, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and meeting all eligibility requirements.

While many Sciences scholarships do consider GPA as a factor, not all require a high GPA. Some scholarships may focus on other aspects, such as personal statements or letters of recommendation.

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

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

Sciences scholarships typically cover tuition fees, textbooks, lab fees, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage can vary by scholarship.