Top 43 Economics Scholarships in December 2025

Are you passionate about pursuing a course of study related to business? If so, the McCoy Scholar of Distinction Award should be on your radar! This $6,000 scholarship is offered each year to support incoming Texas State freshmen who declare a major in business. To be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors planning to major in business at Texas State University. Selections are made based on academic achievement. Applicants must either be in the top 10 percent of their graduating class, be valedictorian or salutatorian, or be a National Merit finalist or semifinalist. The scholarship may be renewed for an additional three years upon the maintenance of a 3.3 minimum GPA and by remaining a business major. If you’re on the hunt for similar scholarships, don’t forget to explore Scholarships360 for more business scholarships. Apply today and turn your hard work and passion into financial aid for your future!Show Less

Do you currently work in public finance and are attending graduate school part-time? If so, consider applying for the Betty Jo Harker Professional Development Scholarship! The scholarship is open to part-time graduate students who have worked for at least two years in state/local government finance and plan to continue doing so. The scholarship is offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), a Chicago-based organization dedicated to "advancing excellence in public finance." Since 1906, they have represented multitudes of finance officials throughout the U.S. and Canada. Since 2010, this scholarship has awarded four applicants $10,000 to go towards their schooling, every year. If you are passionate about continuing your education and employment in state or local government finance, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a minority, postsecondary student interested in a career in government finance? If so, consider applying for the Clark Burrus Public Service Academic Scholarship! The scholarship is open to minority, upper-level undergraduates and graduate students who are pursuing a career in government finance. The scholarship is offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), a Chicago-based organization dedicated to “advancing excellence in public finance.” Since 1906, they have represented multitudes of finance officials throughout the U.S. and Canada. To support the finance officials of the future, this scholarship of theirs awards $10,000 to one minority, postsecondary student with dreams of a career in public finance. If you are passionate about a career in government finance, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Charles K. and Ola I. Gose Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors from Ventura County. Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in civics, education, economics, government, or political science are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who graduated from Channel Islands High School, Oxnard, California.Show Less

The Lambeth Family Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are residents of Washington. Students planning to pursue postsecondary education in business, computer science/information technology, environmental studies, engineering, economics, forestry, natural sciences, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their academic strength, leadership, and participation in extracurricular and community activities.Show Less

The Benjamin S. Williams Scholarship awards scholarships to students from Corning-Painted Post or Horseheads high schools in New York who plan to seek a degree in economics or business. Students who participate in athletics and community service and demonstrate integrity and strength of character are welcome to apply.Show Less

The agricultural industry is the backbone of our country, employing millions of people and providing food for our ever-growing population. To support students interested in pursuing a career in this essential field, the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is offering the Georgia Foundation Scholarship for Agriculture Program! To qualify for the scholarship, individuals must be Georgia high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field at an in-state (Georgia) university. Recipients will be chosen for their demonstration of leadership and academic strength. Annually, the Foundation awards ten (10) scholarships worth $3,000 each. The top 2 ranking applicants will be eligible for an additional $1,500 scholarship. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Be sure to check out our other Georgia scholarships and agriculture scholarships to find additional scholarships you may be eligible for. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Ryan and Collin Petitte Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors from the Ukiah area of California who plan to attend college, especially those planning to major in an environmental field at selected institutions.Show Less

Are you a member of the American Society of Military Comptrollers? Are you also interested in pursuing a career in finance? If so, then you may be eligible for the ASMC National Scholarship Program! This $3,000 scholarship is offered to high school seniors preparing for a career in financial management. In order to be eligible, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a member of the American Society of Military Comptrollers.  If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! To find similar scholarships that you could qualify for, browse Scholarships360 for more scholarships for high school seniors. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "Fulbright-Scotland Distinguished Scholar at the Glasgow School of Art" Award is open to artists and academics interested in conducting projects (including artistic ones) and teaching courses in select arts, humanities, and social science fields at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. The selected scholar will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the university through seminars, public lectures, and curriculum development in any discipline within the institution for six months. To apply, interested individuals must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. Keep on reading for more information!Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Research Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in carrying out a research, professional, or artistic project at a Canadian university. Eligible topics for projects include environmental studies, Black history in North America, and Indigenous studies. Selected recipients can choose to conduct a research project designated by the host institution, conduct a research project of their choosing, or conduct a professional and/or artistic project. They can also propose any of the listed activities. A list of eligible universities in Canada is available on the scholarship's website. While letters of invitation are optional, applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Interested scholars must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation to apply. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!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

Are you a Massachusetts resident (of at least one year) who is enrolled in an in-state, public or independent university? Further, are you pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Health Professions, Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Economics, or Business degree? If so, the Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $8,750 and up to $17,500 per year, respectively, to Massachusetts residents enrolled part-time and full-time in Massachusetts public colleges. Applicants must also be studying an eligible "high demand" discipline (see full list of majors below). To apply, interested students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and submit an official transcript from their current institution to OSFA. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Fintech, or financial technology, refers to the computer programs and other technology used to support or enable banking and financial services. In an increasingly digital world, the Fintech industry is similarly experiencing continued growth. If you're a minority who would like to enter the Fintech industry one day, look no further! The FinTech Innovation Scholarship For A Bright Future may be a wonderful opportunity for you. Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,500 and $10,000 to multiple minority, high-achieving students interested in advancing the world of financial technology by pursuing a degree in a related field. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be between the ages of 17 and 30, and be planning to continue their studies in the upcoming academic year. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Plus, be sure to check out these other STEM scholarships available on Scholarships360. Happy applying!Show Less

The "Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics" grants the selected Chair the ability to conduct research in their area of specialization and contribute to the Hanken School of Economic's knowledge dissemination to academia and the corporate world. In addition, the Chair will teach and guest lecture at the Hanken School of Economics, and on occasion, other Finnish universities. Through this, the Distinguished Chair is encouraged to network and create linkages throughout Finland. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and be full or associate professors. If you're an economics or business professor interested in working in Finland, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more info.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 will also 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 Paul Pickering ([email protected]), 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 "Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences" is open to Ph.D. or Terminal Degree holders looking to conduct research in the Humanities or Social Sciences at the American Studies Center (ASC), University of Warsaw. Candidates are expected to have at least 10 years of teaching experience. Selected scholars will be required to teach one graduate course per semester on a topic of their choosing. They will also be expected to give public lectures, advise graduate students, and generally engage in the academic life of the ASC. Recipients will be granted a monthly allowance of $6,000. An additional monthly allowance of $150 for conference/research/books, as well as one-time payments for travel ($1,500) and relocation ($800), may also be granted. To apply, you must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "Fulbright-Czech Technical University Distinguished Scholar" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses at Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic. Selected scholars will be required to advise and/or mentor students, assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development, conduct a research project of the applicant's choosing, and teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses of the applicant's choosing. Fulbright-Czech Technical University Distinguished Scholars may teach a maximum of two (2) courses at advanced undergraduate and graduate levels. While it is recommended that applicants receive a letter of invitation, it is not required. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. If you're an academic wanting to conduct research at Czech Technical University, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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, the University of Akureyri, and Bifröst University. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The "Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in American Studies at universities throughout Finland. Selected scholars will be required to teach one survey course per semester to third-year Bachelor's students, as well as teach one seminar per semester in their area of expertise to master's level students. Scholars will also be invited to participate in the program's Ph.D. seminar and in the development of the North American Studies program in general, be encouraged to give occasional guest lectures at other Finnish universities, and be invited to participate in Fulbright Finland Foundation activities as an application reviewer and interviewer. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. To learn more about the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The Fulbright Don DeBats Distinguished Chair in Politics and Public Policy is funded by Flinders University and designed to "attract full or associate U.S. professors with distinguished academic careers and significant publication and teaching records, to conduct collaborative research for 4–5 months at Flinders University" in Adelaide, Australia. In addition, it's meant to expand and strengthen relationships between the United States public and citizens of other nations, and to promote international understanding and cooperation. The scholarship committee is looking for research that relates to one or more of the three areas of focus of the Jeff Bleich Centre: (1) Democracy, Participation, and Human Rights; (2) Defence, Security, and Space; (3) Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and Disruptive Technologies. If you're a U.S.-based professor interested in researching any of the above topics at Flinders University, we encourage you to apply! Contact [email protected] to discuss projects and obtain the required letter of invitation, and keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

U.S.-based senior academics and researchers looking to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in Australia, the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (RMIT University) may be the perfect opportunity for you! 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. Recipients will be granted a stipend of AUD $8,000 (approximately USD $5,275) for a maximum period of 6 months. An additional grant of AUD $4,000 (approximately USD $2,600) for domestic conference travel may also be provided on a reimbursement basis. Keep on reading for more details!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. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.0 GPA. 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 Plein Environmental Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are residents of northern Virginia, or current college students attending NVCC. Applicants should be planning to transfer to a 4-year school to study in an environmental field.Show Less