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!
U.S. college juniors who exhibit high academic achievement and leadership skills may be nominated for this award. Students must plan to pursue a graduate degree in public service and be committed to a career in public service. Click here to learn more and apply today!
This award is available to Virginia students who are currently enrolled at a Virginia community college as a freshmen student. The student must major in any program of study that includes coursework related to an understanding of or interest in technological fields supporting aerospace and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Undergraduate students at North Carolina A&T State University who are majoring in transportation, safety, urban planning, environmental disciplines, public services, or a specific transportation-related discipline are eligible for this award. Students must have demonstrated leadership skills and an active commitment to community service.
All recently accepted undergraduate students must provide proof of being accepted into a qualifying program, along with proof of having a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 if enrolling in an associate’s or four-year bachelor’s; or in their associate’s program if transferring in credits to begin a bachelor’s.
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are current COMTO members are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
U.S. undergraduate students with 60 or more semester credit hours or master’s degree candidates with 15 or more semester credits are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in a transportation-related discipline.
International and U.S. students who have completed their freshman year at time of application and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must enroll full time and plan to pursue a managerial career in the private club industry.
This scholarship is available for high school seniors who are 4-H members and plan to attend North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Preference goes first to applicants from Pasquotank County, NC. If no qualified applicants are available, then preference goes to applicants from Camden, Currituck, Perquimans and Chowan counties in NC.
Current college juniors/seniors, and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism are eligible for this grant. Students must have secured an internship at a small- to medium-size company for print, online, broadcast or photography work.
This award is available for members of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) who are currently enrolled in a nursing program with at least one year of study remaining. Candidate must be in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Awards range from $1,000- $5,000. Click to learn more and apply today!
