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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

Doctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship Program

Maine students enrolling in medical school at the Maine Medical Center/Tufts University or the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine are eligible to apply for this award. Eligible students should contact one of the institutions for more information.
Award Amount

Total:  $300000

Awards:  12

Deadline

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Ashland University – Alpha Beta Gamma Transfer Student Scholarship

U.S. transfer students who are members of Alpha Beta Gamma and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must have an associates degree.
Award Amount

Total:  $40000

Awards:  20

Deadline

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Melvin R. Arnold Science and Mathematics Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. students who are planning to enroll at Jamestown College in North Dakota and major in chemistry. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher, an ACT score of 25 or higher, and a combined math and verbal SAT score of 1150 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $135000

Awards:  15

Deadline

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CCSNH Early Childhood Education Tuition Assistance Program

This award is for U.S students who are residents of New Hampshire and plan to enroll at an eligible New Hampshire community college. The student must be currently employed, at least part-time, in a NH licensed (or license-exempt) early childhood program, or a licensed family child care program, and must be taking early childhood courses through CCSNH.
Award Amount

Total:  $350000

Awards:  350

Deadline

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Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

U.S. graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are eligible to apply.
Award Amount

Total:  $468000

Awards:  52

Deadline

Deadline:  September 06

Sessions College First-Generation Student Scholarship

This award is for international and U.S. students applying to Sessions college planning to major in graphic or web design. Applicants must be in the first generation of their family to attend college.
Award Amount

Total:  $48000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  November 15

Banfield Foundation Veterinary Assistance Grant

This award is available to U.S undergraduate students who are pursuing an education in pet-related fields, including pre-veterinary sciences, veterinary technology, and other academic fields that will lead them to pet-focused careers (veterinary school not eligible). Students must have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $100000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  November 15

Greater Boston Chapter Leadership Award

This award is for international and U.S. college juniors and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in occupational safety and health or a closely related field. The applicant must enroll full time and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Priority will be given to students attending school or residing in New England.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  December 01

IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Graduate Fellowship

This award is for full-time graduate students majoring in electrical engineering, applied physics, or a similar field, actively participating in research in the microwave area towards their degree, and a member of MTT-S.
Award Amount

Total:  $72000

Awards:  12

Deadline

Deadline:  October 15

Joseph A. Levendusky Memorial Scholarship

U.S. undergraduate students who have sophomore standing or higher in a mechanical or chemical engineering program are eligible for this award. Student must have a demonstrated interest and commitment to seek a career in the field of water technology.
Award Amount

Total:  $7000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  November 10