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!
The Two Ten Foundation Footwear Design Scholarship is available to any student who is studying design with a focus on footwear. Applications will be judged on the quality of the submitted materials and the financial need of the applicant. Applications open Jan. 7 and close April 1. Learn more and apply today!
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!
This scholarship is designated for a woman who is the primary source of support for her family and is enrolling as an incoming freshman to earn a Bachelors degree in Accounting. Up to $16,000 over four years is awarded and will be renewed annually upon completion of satisfactory course work as evidenced by a 3.0 GPA.
This scholarship is available for north Florida students who are majoring in hospitality or a related field. Applicants must reside in Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, or St. John’s county and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
William L. Cullison was an extraordinary industry leader. This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of study in a field related to paper and pulp sciences. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the pulp, paper, corrugated and converting industries.
This award is available to members of the Rho Chi Honor Society who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Students must be planning to enroll full-time in a graduate or Ph.D. program for pharmacy.
Earl Warren Scholars receive $10,000 per year for three years as long as they’re in good academic standing and continue to meet the scholarship criteria. Scholars also have two unique opportunities: an LDF internship, externship, or guided research project and an invitation to LDF’s Civil Rights Training Institute.
U.S. adult students age 24 or older who have an associates degree and plan to attend DePaul University in Illinois to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Services or Applied Behavioral Sciences are eligible for this award.
Citizens or permanent residents of Canada or the U.S. or students pursuing advanced degress in archaeology in North America are eligible for this award.