You’re lucky if you’ve known what you’ve wanted to be since you started high school. Maybe even before. A writer, an artist, an engineer, a teacher, a musician, a nurse, or a lawyer. What makes you lucky is that by knowing what you want to major in enables you to apply for many scholarships. Many universities, colleges, and organizations award scholarships to students pursuing a specific major. Extra money, that is, to ease the financial burden of college.
If you know your field of study, you can use that information to search for a major-specific scholarship on Unigo. By searching the scholarship directory, you can find tons of scholarships related to your field of study. And even if you’re still undecided on what major you want to study, a peek at the scholarship opportunities may give you the direction you’re looking for. Check it out!
This award is available for female high school seniors planning to enroll full time in an ABET-accredited computer engineering or computer science program. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
This award is available for female incoming and current college freshmen whose home state is New Jersey. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and plan to major in engineering or engineering technology.
The NATAS Southeast Scholarship program is available for students in Georgia and the Southeast as an investment in the future of the television industry.
This award is available for U.S. college freshmen, sophomores, and/or juniors who are pursing a career in a construction-related field. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This award is available for international and U.S. undergraduate and/or graduate students who attend or plan to attend the University of Arizona. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and pursue a career in the environmental arena.
This scholarship is available for U.S. female students who are of Polish descent and enrolled or planning to enroll in medical school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. First preference is given to residents of the state of Massachusetts; qualified residents of New England are considered if no candidates from first preference apply.
This award is available for U.S. college juniors who are planning to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in the arts, humanities or the social sciences and must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must currently attend and be nominated by one of the participating colleges or universities.
This award is available for U.S. high school seniors who are pursuing a career in an eligible scientific field. Students must have a grade point average above a 3.3, be in the top 10 percent of graduating class, and have an SAT score of 2000 or higher.
This award is available for U.S. and international students who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Students must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a closely-related field and have maintained the equivalent of a ‘B’ average.