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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

NYWIC Esperanza Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Hispanic women who are majoring in journalism or communications. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and must be residents of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 24

NYWIC Hearst Scholarship

This scholarship is available for undergraduate women who have completed at least one year of study toward a degree in communications or journalism. Applicants must reside in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania and must show an interest in and commitment to magazine publishing or digital/online media.
Award Amount

Total:  $5,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 24

Judy Corman Memorial Scholarship from Scholastic

This scholarship and internship opportunity is available for female journalism and communications majors who reside in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania.
Award Amount

Total:  $5,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 24

Meredith Corporation Scholarship

This scholarship and internship opportunity is available for female communications and journalism majors residing in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Award Amount

Total:  $5,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 24

Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is open to licensed RNs who are seeking baccalaureate or graduate nursing degrees in Rhode Island and students enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program in Rhode Island. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $14,000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 19

Willard and Marjorie Scheibe Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Rhode Island students pursuing LPN, RN, or advanced nursing degrees. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $8,000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 19

Alan Edgar Wurdeman Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is available for Rhode Island students who are pursuing LPN and RN degree programs at a Rhode Island institution or Northeastern University School of Nursing. Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Preference is given to students who are committed to staying in Rhode Island after graduation.
Award Amount

Total:  $16,000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 19

BestHospitalityDegrees.com Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are pursuing a major in a field related to hospitality. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $6,000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  November 30

Julie Cunningham Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is open to graduate students and Ph.D. candidates who are enrolled in the field of transportation or related studies with interest in leadership in transportation and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must have demonstrated leadership skills, an active commitment to community service and diversity, and a demonstrated commitment to COMTO on a local or national level.
Award Amount

Total:  $7,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled in transportation, engineering, planning, or a related discipline. Students must have demonstrated leadership skills and an active commitment to community service.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31