Top 105 Social Science Scholarships in June 2026

Are you a graduate psychology student or researcher interested in studying the prevention and treatment of traumatic sexual events? If so, consider applying for the APF Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant. The grant is open to graduate students and early career researchers conducting work focusing on the understanding, prevention and/or treatment of the consequences of exposure to traumatic events such as sexual assault, sexual harassment and/or rape. The grant is offered by the American Psychological Foundation, the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the nation. APF focuses on providing grants to fund psychology studies analyzing important issues to improve people's lives. Recipients may earn up to $1,900 to support their proposed psychological study. If you are a graduate student interested in research concerning the prevention and treatment of traumatic sexual events, we encourage you to apply.Show Less

Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship provides financial assistance to children of employees of the Aggregates Industry Company who are interested in studying fields related to public policy, government affairs, or related in college.Show Less

Are you an international student interested in studying and conducting research in the United States? If so, consider applying for the Foreign Fulbright Student Program! The program is open to young students, artists, and professionals from outside the U.S. looking to pursue their graduate degrees or conduct research at a university in the U.S. To find out if your country offers the program, check out this list of nations with FTLA programs. The program is jointly offered by the U.S. Department of State and Fulbright, an international educational exchange program that hopes to serve as a "catalyst for peace and an interconnected world". It offers international graduate students, young professionals, and artists opportunities to study, conduct research, or teach their native language in the U.S. through merit-based grants. If you are interested in studying, conducting research, or teaching in the U.S., we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship is funded by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a historically African-American fraternity that leverages its power, influence, and more than 100 years of commitment to uplift their people and communities. Every year, their George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to multiple Omega Psi Phi fraternity members pursuing graduate studies in social work, the social sciences, or criminal justice. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to African American and Hispanic high school seniors interested in studying a STEM-related field.

The Chapman Urban Scholars Program is open to seniors graduating from public or charter high schools in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, or Ashtabula Area City Schools in Ohio. Students must be seeking a bachelor's degree in the sciences or social sciences. Special consideration is given to minority students.Show Less

The AFCEA Belvoir Chapter STEM Scholarship offers financial assistance to Washington D.C. metro area members of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association-Belvoir Chapter or their children. High school seniors and undergraduates studying for a bachelor's degree in Science, mathematics, or engineering (STEM) are welcome to apply.Show Less

The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors and current college students from states served by the BNSF Railway. Students who are American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation, or other indigenous peoples of North America and are seeking a bachelor's degree in designated fields of business or science, are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors who are daughters of Air Force personnel. Students planning to attend college to major in a field of STEM are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to applicants who are first-generation college students or who can demonstrate financial need.Show Less

Elonzo "Lonnie" Hill Mentorship Scholarship provides financial assistance to COMTO Chicago members who are minority undergraduates from Illinois who are preparing for a career in the transportation industry.Show Less

The Lt. Col. Romeo and Josephine Bass Ferretti Scholarship provides financial assistance to dependents of Air Force enlisted personnel who are high school seniors. Students planning to pursue post-secondary education in the field of STEM are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Space Coast Chapter Women in Defense STEM Scholarship is available to female high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students in Brevard County, Florida. Students seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in STEM-related fields and preparing for a career related to national security are eligible to apply.Show Less

The Medtronic Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing or planning to pursue studies in STEM at an HBCU. Recipients are chosen for their academic standing and demonstration of financial need.Show Less

The Ford Motor Fund Blue Oval Scholarship is available to students attending a TMCF member institution and pursuing studies in STEM or engineering-related fields. Current high school seniors and undergraduates who demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a resident of Southeastern Connecticut in need of financial support for your college education? Then you’re in luck! The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is offering the Alfred G. and Imogen M. Moss Scholarship for students such as yourself! This scholarship, worth between $1,000 and $4,000, is offered to college and graduate students residing in specific counties in Southeastern Connecticut. Applicants must be interested in international relations, with preference given to students particularly interested in human rights.  To apply, applicants must submit an essay, academic transcript, letter of recommendation, and the FAFSA. After you’re done applying, don’t forget to check out some of the other Connecticut scholarships available through Scholarships360. Don’t miss your chance to turn your academic achievements into financial support!Show Less

The Striker Scholarship is open to female Jewish residents of Colorado. Candidates who are enrolled or planning to enroll at a college or university and seeking a STEM degree are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a psychologist or a student studying gerontology or geropsychology? If so, consider applying for the John Santos Distinguished Program Development in Clinical Gerontology Award! This scholarship is open to current psychologists and post-secondary students studying and conducting research in gerontology and geropsychology and is named for John Santos, a long-time board member of the Retirement Research Fund who recognized that psychology was having difficulty getting its students interested in working with older adults. Each scholarship cycle, one winner is awarded a plaque and $1,500 to recognize the important contributions of those who work with older adults.  If you’re passionate about being a psychologist who works with older adults, we encourage you to apply!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

The Elisabeth G. Nash Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have worked or are working as an intern for Genesys Works in Houston, Texas. Students planning to attend college and major in a field of STEM are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The NFB STEM Scholarship provides financial assistance to blind students seeking their undergraduate or graduate degrees. Students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field or encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

The Moorman STEM Jump Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen planning to attend The University of Southern Mississippi. Students seeking a bachelor's degree in STEM are encouraged to apply. Those who can demonstrate financial need, are first-generation, and have graduated from a high school in Mississippi receive special consideration.Show Less

Do you plan to pursue a career in health-related, behavioral, or biomedical research? Further, do you come from a financially or otherwise disadvantaged background? If so, consider applying for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate scholarship! This scholarship is open to current and incoming college students from low income backgrounds who are committed to careers in health-related research. The scholarship is funded by the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education, an organization that helps individuals prepare and develop their skills in the biomedical research field. Each academic year, the scholarship awards up to $20,000 to help lucky recipients pay for their educational expenses and reasonable living expenses. Applicants should demonstrate exceptional financial need as certified by their undergraduate institution's financial aid office. If you’re passionate about having a career in health-related research and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Oracle Scholarship for Excellence in STEM provides scholarships to blind undergraduate and graduate students. Students who are pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

The Bisexual Foundation Scholarship Award is an annual fund awarding up to $1,000 per award to selected graduate students to advance research on the psychology of bisexuality. This new award recognizes the growing importance of research on bisexuality in the field of LGBT issues in psychology and offers concrete support and encouragement to emerging scholars in this field. Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in a psychology or therapy/counseling graduate program. To apply, students must submit a cover sheet, their curriculum vitae, their project description, and a letter from their faculty supervisor addressing the quality and feasibility of the project, and the qualifications of the applicant. If you're a graduate student conducting research on the psychology of bisexuality, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The T. Eugene Young Montana's Promise Scholarship is a need and merit-based program that supports graduating seniors of a Montana high school. Students who are seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in a STEM or healthcare-related field are encouraged to apply. Those attending a college or university in Montana receive special consideration.Show Less