Top 40 Economics Scholarships in April 2024

This “Fulbright-National Science Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award” is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure at select Icelandic universities. Selected scholar(s) may conduct research and/or teach a course at the university level or deliver seminars/workshops. Research projects must focus on cybersecurity or critical infrastructure related to any of these areas: (1) pure and applied research, (2) research coordination, (3) transitioning research into practice, (4) workforce, curriculum, and capacity development, (5) enterprise risk management, or (6) law, policy, and international relations. Scholars may also participate in consulting, developing training curricula, and assisting with evaluations. Participating institutions are the University of Iceland, Reykjavik University, and the University of Akureyri. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who will soon be enrolled in a postsecondary institution with intentions of studying a STEM, business, or economics-related field? If so, consider applying for the PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to one applicant who best answers how blockchain, metaverses, the internet, or augmented reality could be applied to help solve an issue in an industry of the applicant’s choice. The scholarship is biannual, with each year's deadlines being June 5th and December 5th. The scholarship is provided by PixelPlex, a technology consulting company with 15 years of experience. If you’re a techie passionate about innovation and creating the “next big thing”, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The American Society of Military Comptrollers High School Scholarship annually awards between $1,000 and $3,000 to nine high school seniors pursuing a future in financial/resource management. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, business, economics, accounting, and finance. This scholarship aims to increase local chapter scholarship programs and requires an ASMC chapter endorsement letter to apply. Chapter presidents may only submit up to two applications each award year, so, if you're interested, make sure to get your application in early to be considered!Show Less

The Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest gives students an opportunity to express themselves and win great prizes. The contest is open to students in grades 5 to 12, age 10 to 18, residing in North America, Hawaii, or at a U.S. military address. Students may submit their essays directly, or have them submitted by a teacher or parent. Employees of Stossel in the Classroom, Stossel TV, and Center for Independent Thought, or any person or organization involved in the operation and/or setup of the contest, and their immediate family members are not eligible for this contest. Previous winners of a Stossel in the Classroom first-place prize are not eligible for prizes in subsequent contests. Be sure to proofread your essay before it's submitted and be mindful of the 500 - 1,000 word requirement. Most of all, be sure to cite your sources and check your facts. If you're a 5th - 12th grader who has a passion for history and/or economics, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The iContact Foundation Scholarship Program promotes educational advancement by offering competitive scholarship opportunities for (1) the children (biological, adopted, step, or foster) of current and former iContact employees and (2) any person living in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake County and majoring in computer science, business or entrepreneurship, economics, or marketing and communications. Scholarship recipients are selected based on demonstrated financial need, community involvement and leadership, and academic merit. The scholarship may be used towards any need listed under the school’s total cost of attendance. The student is responsible for all other charges. Payments are made annually for up to 4 years, and the student must maintain good academic standing and submit semester reports in order to continue receiving funding. If you're the child of an iContact employee or you reside in any of the above-mentioned counties and are pursuing an eligible major, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship, established to celebrate the life and work of a visionary who revolutionized the floriculture industry, annually awards a $5,000 award to a post-secondary student pursuing a degree in horticulture or a related field. The recipient will receive the scholarship for two years, as long as they maintain eligibility and submit yearly updates. Paul Ecke, Jr., whom the scholarship was named for, was passionate about the future of floriculture and believed that innovative research and education were key to its success. This scholarship recognizes the importance of creative scientists and educators in leading the floral industry into the future. If you want to be a part of the future of the floral industry and lead it forward, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The WIIT Student Scholarships are awarded twice per year to support and encourage women to study all aspects of International Trade including commercial relations, trade policy and negotiations, economic development, women's economic empowerment, and more. Applicants must identify as female and be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. university or college, completing their last two years of an undergraduate program, or currently enrolled in a graduate program. Application deadlines are on April 1st and November 1st of each year. Selected recipients will be awarded $1,500 each, in addition to one full year of personal mentorship by a WIIT member and one full year of WIIT membership. If you're a female college upperclassman or graduate student with a passion for international trade, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student who is undocumented or has DACA status? Further, are you pursuing a degree or career in a STEM, nursing, or business-related field? If so, you may be eligible for the Golden Door Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards the cost of tuition, room, and board to multiple undocumented/DACA students who demonstrate financial need and are attending a partner school (see full list of partner schools under "Eligibility Information"). Applicants not attending a partner school will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you're an undocumented or DACA student pursuing your first undergraduate degree, and you demonstrate financial need, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Applied Public Policy (Democratic Resilience) is funded by Flinders University and designed to increase awareness of the field of applied public policy in Australia. In addition, it's meant to promote comparative and collaborative research between Australia and the United States in the field of applied public policy, especially as it relates to enhancing democratic resilience. The scholarship committee is looking for research that contributes to an advancement in the understanding of the use and regulation of emerging technology for positive social impact. This may include the way that technological changes can shape policy, laws, and political behaviors to enhance national security, governance of society, and democracy. Alternatively, it may address the risks of such technological changes. For more information on how to apply, keep on reading!Show Less

The Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (The Australian National University) will award one student who will then undertake collaborative research with faculty in the arts, humanities, and social sciences at The Australian National University (ANU). The scholar also will engage with faculty, staff, and students through guest lectures, seminars, and one-on-one interactions and will explore long-term collaborations and institutional linkages between her/his home institution and ANU. Interested applicants should contact Professor Rae Frances, Dean of the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, to discuss projects and obtain the required letter of invitation. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. To learn more about the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (RMIT University) scholar will conduct research at RMIT that aims to solve critical global problems and create value from research that provides others outside the academic community pathways to deliver the ultimate positive economic, societal, and environmental impacts. This opportunity gives exceptional senior scholars and terminal degree holders from the United States a chance to pursue research and/or practice of importance to RMIT in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation. Scholars are encouraged to collaborate with the host institution and give workshops or short seminars, but should not teach intensive seminars or coursework. Keep on reading for more details!Show Less

The Fulbright Future Postdoctoral Scholarships support projects that seek to advance cutting-edge applied science, kick-start innovative business collaborations that foster the creation of new jobs, or further the development of impact-driven emergent technologies. This unique opportunity provides significant funding for projects that seek to have a positive impact on the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Americans and Australians through programs of collaborative research and development. All applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or Terminal degree and must include a letter of invitation from their proposed institution. If you're an innovator or entrepreneur wanting to positively impact the lives of Australians and Americans, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less