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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 2024 List

NGPA Scholarship

Students who are 18 years of age or older and have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with an aviation related curriculum (aerospace, aerodynamics, engineering, airport management, etc.) in pursuit of a degree leading to a career as a professional pilot are eligible for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $76000

Awards:  19

Deadline

Deadline:  August 31

John Bayliss Radio Scholarship

The John Bayliss Radio Scholarship is offered to juniors, seniors and graduate level students majoring in broadcast communications who have maintained a 3.0 GPA or better.
Award Amount

Total:  $2500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  October 15

Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

Women who are currently enrolled as college sophomores, juniors and/or seniors in a transportation-related program with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and are affiliated with an eligible Women’s Transportation Seminar chapter are eligible to apply for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  October 15

Golden Key Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are members of Golden Key International Honour Society. Students must be preparing for an upcoming study abroad program.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  December 17

Colorado Graduate Grant

This award is for Colorado resident graduate students who are enrolled in an eligible postsecondary school in Colorado. The students must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in an approved critical career degree program as identified by Colorado Commission.
Award Amount

Total:  $5899600

Awards:  1400

Deadline

Deadline:  December 17

New Mexico Higher Education Department Graduate Scholarship Program

Graduate residents of New Mexico who are enrolled at public New Mexico postsecondary institutions are eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students from under-represented backgrounds.
Award Amount

Total:  $1188000

Awards:  55

Deadline

Deadline:  December 17

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

This award is for minorities and female students studying in related fields or the exact fields: ocean and/or coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, and resource management disciplines. Selections are based on academic excellence, letters of recommendations, research and career goals and financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $50000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  December 17

Al Ponte Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. graduate students who have a career focus in international relations or intelligence. The applicant must be a member of the Associaton of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO), OR the child or grandchild of a member of the AFIO, OR the child or grandchild of a serving intelligence professional.
Award Amount

Total:  $45000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  June 01

UPS Diversity Scholarship

This award is for U.S. college juniors who are pursuing a degree in occupational safety and health or a closely related field. The applicant must be of a minority ethnic or racial group and must be a United States citizen. The applicant must enroll full time and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $15750

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  December 01

GCA Internship and Scholarship in Garden History and Design

This internship is available to students with courses in horticulture, ornamental horticulture, landscape design and related fields who are interested in working for 10 weeks in the Archives of American Gardens at the Smithsonian Institution or at any facility approved by the scholarship committee providing adequate supervision and structure.
Award Amount

Total:  $4000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  July 01