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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!

Major-specific Scholarships 2025 List

Ruth Edelman/PRSSA Award for Achievement in Women’s Leadership

This scholarship is available for female students majoring in public relations and related fields. Applicants must demonstrate achievement and leadership in women’s issues and women’s studies.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations

This scholarship is available for U.S. graduate students majoring in public relations or a related field. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. college juniors and seniors who are majoring in public relations, journalism, or a related field. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate a passion for pursuing a career in public relations.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Axia Public Relations Scholarship

This scholarship is available for undergraduate students majoring in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field. Preference will be given to students who promote diversity in the profession, as well as students with residency ties to Florida, Georgia or Missouri.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

John D. Graham Scholarship

This scholarship is available for members of the Public Relations Student Society of America and demonstrate a potential for leadership in the field of public relations. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 and must be entering or enrolled in his/her senior year of undergraduate studies.
Award Amount

Total:  $5,001

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Marcia Silverman Minority Student Award

This scholarship is available for minority students who are members of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for the profession and potential for leadership.
Award Amount

Total:  $5,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award

This scholarship is available for members of the Public Relations Student Society of America who are entering their junior or senior year of college. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 and contribute to ethnic diversity in the field.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

UW-Eau Claire Nan Pickett Memorial Scholarship

Students who are 25 or older and currently enrolled in select majors at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are eligible for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $400

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Women in Public Finance Scholarship

U.S. graduating high school senior females who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must have an interest in pursuing a public finance related career in finance, government, nonprofits, or law.
Award Amount

Total:  $30,000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  June 15

Sessions College International Student Scholarship

This award is for international students who apply for admission to Sessions College. Applicants must be planning to major in web design or graphic design.
Award Amount

Total:  $12,000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  November 15