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 scholarship is open to U.S. students who will be high school seniors in the fall of 2015. Students must play a woodwind instrument in their high school band, and must plan to major in music.
This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who have cystic fibrosis and an interest in the arts. Click here to learn more and to apply today!
Current undergraduate or graduate students who are studying metrology or a related topic are eligible for this award. Students must have a B+ or higher average in technical and mathematics courses.
Graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate college students who are residents of Glynn County in Georgia are eligible to apply for this award. Studens must have a strong background and/or course of study in the arts and humanities.
This award is available for Hispanic students who are attending a college in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must be majoring in engineering, mathematics, or computer technology.
This award is for students entering their first year of law school who are citizens of the U.S.. Applicants must have an interest in diversity and corporate law, be financially disadvantaged, and have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
This paid internship program is available for current U.S. undergraduate students who are 18 years of age or older and have completed a minimum of one semester of college coursework at time of application. Students in natural science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science majors have the best chance for selection; however, students in related disciplines who demonstrate interests and capabilities in research areas available at the participating laboratories may also be appointed.
U.S. citizens who are high school seniors planning to pursue a postsecondary occupational education (vocational/technical) program are eligible for this award. Students must be the child or grandchild, including stepchild or legally adopted child, of an active member, Retirees Department member, or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union.