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Social science is a broad field of study that explores human behavior and society. As a social science student, you might major in economics, political science, sociology, psychology, or anthropology. You’ll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the social, economic, and political factors that shape our world.
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Offered by Scholarships360
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ExclusiveThe Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.Show Less
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Offered by Sallie Mae
Easy ApplicationOffered by Sallie Mae
Easy ApplicationSallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…
Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…
Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.
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Offered by NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education
Offered by NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education
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…Show More
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…Show More
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
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Offered by The College Board
Easy ApplicationOffered by The College Board
Easy ApplicationOpen to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.
Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.
Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.
Offered by University of Washington
Offered by University of Washington
The Martin Achievement Scholarship is for first-year community college students wanting to eventually transfer to the University of Washington, Seattle. Applicants must be Washington state…Show More
The Martin Achievement Scholarship is for first-year community college students wanting to eventually transfer to the University of Washington, Seattle. Applicants must be Washington state…Show More
The Martin Achievement Scholarship is for first-year community college students wanting to eventually transfer to the University of Washington, Seattle. Applicants must be Washington state residents, have earned a minimum of 15 community college transfer credits at a community college in the state of Washington by the scholarship application deadline, and have demonstrated signs of exceptional ability in sciences, engineering, math, business, humanities, social sciences, music, art (all academic disciplines are supported), leadership and/or service to the community. Please note that students must apply for this scholarship nearly 1.5 years in advance of when they would hope to transfer to UW. With that said, if you're a Washington state first-year community college student with dreams of being a Husky, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
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Offered by Niche
Easy ApplicationOffered by Niche
Easy ApplicationEasy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year
Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year
Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year
Offered by American Society of Criminology
Offered by American Society of Criminology
Are you a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in criminology? If so, consider applying for the Gene Carte Student Paper Competition! Each…Show More
Are you a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in criminology? If so, consider applying for the Gene Carte Student Paper Competition! Each…Show More
Are you a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in criminology? If so, consider applying for the Gene Carte Student Paper Competition! Each year, the competition awards between $200 and $500 to the top three applicants who submit criminology papers no longer than 8,000 words. Each winner will be invited to present their paper at the Annual Meeting, with the first-place winner receiving an additional $500 to pay for travel costs. The competition is hosted by the American Society of Criminology, “an international organization whose members pursue scientific and professional knowledge concerning the measurement, consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency.” If you’re passionate about criminology and everything it involves, it’s time to do some of your own research and apply to the Gene Carte Student Paper Competition!Show Less
Offered by Asian Pacific Community Fund
Offered by Asian Pacific Community Fund
The Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship annually awards $5,000 to two (2) full-time, Asian undergraduates who are majoring in accounting, political science,…Show More
The Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship annually awards $5,000 to two (2) full-time, Asian undergraduates who are majoring in accounting, political science,…Show More
The Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship annually awards $5,000 to two (2) full-time, Asian undergraduates who are majoring in accounting, political science, business administration, or related fields. Applicants must be of at least 50% Asian heritage and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less
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Offered by Bold.org
Easy ApplicationOffered by Bold.org
Easy ApplicationOpen to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Offered by Voya Financial
Offered by Voya Financial
Are you an educator looking for funding for a class project? If so, consider applying for the Voya Unsung Heroes Awards! The program is open…Show More
Are you an educator looking for funding for a class project? If so, consider applying for the Voya Unsung Heroes Awards! The program is open…Show More
Are you an educator looking for funding for a class project? If so, consider applying for the Voya Unsung Heroes Awards! The program is open to full-time educators wanting to create a project that will improve student learning in the U.S. The program is offered by Voya Financial, an investment company that offers products, solutions, and technologies to support and protect Americans' finances. Each year, they select 50 educators to receive between $2,000 and $27,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. If you are a teacher looking for an opportunity to fund your class project, we encourage you to apply!Show Less
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Offered by WIFLE Foundation, Inc.
Offered by WIFLE Foundation, Inc.
The WIFLE Scholarship recognizes students who show academic potential, achievement, and dedication to serving communities in the field of law enforcement. Eligible applicants must attend…Show More
The WIFLE Scholarship recognizes students who show academic potential, achievement, and dedication to serving communities in the field of law enforcement. Eligible applicants must attend…Show More
The WIFLE Scholarship recognizes students who show academic potential, achievement, and dedication to serving communities in the field of law enforcement. Eligible applicants must attend an accredited four-year college or university or be enrolled in a fully accredited community college with plans to transfer to a four-year degree program. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college work and be majoring in Criminal Justice or a related discipline (see below for list). Graduate and postgraduate students are also eligible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and make a difference in your community! Note for 2024 applicants: In honor of the WIFLE Foundation's 25th anniversary, a special $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student chosen from the applications received for the WIFLE 2024 Scholarship Program.Show Less
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Offered by CollegeXpress
Easy ApplicationOffered by CollegeXpress
Easy ApplicationAnnual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Offered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Offered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Protected Persons under subsection 95(2) of…Show More
The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Protected Persons under subsection 95(2) of…Show More
The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Protected Persons under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) who hold a Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) at the master's or doctoral level, or a Vanier CGS at the doctoral level. Applicants must submit a completed application form, research proposal, as well as letters of support from their current research supervisor and host supervisor. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less
Offered by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Offered by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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…Show More
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…Show More
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
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Offered by Appily
Easy ApplicationOffered by Appily
Easy ApplicationThis easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More
This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More
This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month.Show Less
Offered by U.S. Department of State
Offered by U.S. Department of State
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!…Show More
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!…Show More
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
Offered by Tocris
Offered by Tocris
Are you pursuing a science-related field of study in an American, Canadian, or European university? If so, consider applying for the Tocris Scholarship Program! The…Show More
Are you pursuing a science-related field of study in an American, Canadian, or European university? If so, consider applying for the Tocris Scholarship Program! The…Show More
Are you pursuing a science-related field of study in an American, Canadian, or European university? If so, consider applying for the Tocris Scholarship Program! The scholarship is funded by Tocris, a trusted and innovative life science reagents supplier. Each application cycle, Tocris awards $1,500 to one lucky applicant who writes the best 500-word essays on the impact they strive to make in their field and why they chose their field. The scholarship is biannual, with deadlines in July and December of each year. This means that, if you don’t get it the first time, you can improve your application and try again just a few months later! With that said, if you want to put your writing skills to the test and earn some money to go towards your college education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less
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Offered by Christian Connector
Easy ApplicationOffered by Christian Connector
Easy ApplicationStudents applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…
Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…
Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.
Offered by Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
Offered by Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
Are you a graduate psychology student conducting LGBTQ-related research? If so, consider applying for the Malyon Smith Scholarship Research Award! The research award is open…Show More
Are you a graduate psychology student conducting LGBTQ-related research? If so, consider applying for the Malyon Smith Scholarship Research Award! The research award is open…Show More
Are you a graduate psychology student conducting LGBTQ-related research? If so, consider applying for the Malyon Smith Scholarship Research Award! The research award is open to graduate students who study psychology and are researching sexual orientation and gender identity. The scholarship is offered by The Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (SPSOGD), a division of the American Psychological Association (APA). They work to promote public education and provide funds to advance research for psychology and LGBT+ research. The Malyon-Smith Scholarship honors past presidents Alan Malyon and Adrienne Smith, who founded the division, while directly supporting young researchers’ work. Each year, multiple students receive up to $1,000 to help fund their proposed research projects. If you are passionate about psychology and LGBTQ+ research, we encourage you to apply!Show Less
Offered by The Kosciuszko Foundation
Offered by The Kosciuszko Foundation
The Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program is funded by The Kosciuszko Foundation, an organization that promotes educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and…Show More
The Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program is funded by The Kosciuszko Foundation, an organization that promotes educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and…Show More
The Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program is funded by The Kosciuszko Foundation, an organization that promotes educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Poland to increase the American understanding of Polish culture and history. Thus, each year, the Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program awards up to $7,000 to multiple graduate students of Polish descent studying in the U.S. or at English Schools of Medicine in Poland. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less
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