Private Scholarships: Major Specific
Major Specific
Offers scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate or post-graduate degrees in
advertising, communications, journalism, radio/TV, commercial art, marketing, public
relations or related fields. Preference is given to Houston-area residents attending
accredited four-year colleges or universities in any location or to students attending
Houston-area technical/professional institutes as defined by the Houston ADI.
Offers two $1500 scholarships to students pursuing an aerospace-related degree in
a second year technical or associate degree program or with sophomore or junior
status in a bachelor degree program.
Offers various need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 for minority
and disadvantaged architecture students, and fellowships for undergraduate and
graduate study.
Offers two $5,000 scholarships to U.S. engineering students who are pursuing
careers in industrial automation-related disciplines for undergraduate and
graduate study.
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with a commitment
to the field of Journalism. Member of UNITY: Journalists of Color Alliance.
Under "Programs", follow "Student Programs" link, then "Scholarships" link.
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students planning a career
in the field of Petroleum, Energy and Allied Industries.
Offers scholarships to outstanding college students currently enrolled in educator
preparation programs.
Offers fellowships to women and members of minority groups currently underrepresented
in the sciences who will be pursuing full-time doctorial studies in specific science,
math, engineering and technology fields.
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to Catholic students from Catholic dioceses in the state of
Texas who will be attending a university as a sophomore or above in 2008 and majoring in
a concentration of classes that will lead to a career in health care - such as nursing,
occupational or physical therapy, social work, hospital administration and others.
Offers two $1000 scholarships to business students pursuing careers in construction
financial management. For additional eligibility requirements and information, download
the application (PDF).
Offers scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students, from any discipline of engineering,
who are driven to help balance the designed and the natural worlds. Undergraduate applicants
must be in their Junior or Senior year and all applicants must maintain a 3.5 GPA.
Offers scholarships and fellowships to students pursuing research or education opportunities
in nursing.
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students
in Special Education. These students must also plan a career in teaching special education
or working within the public school system. Applicants must have established legal residence
within the Great Southwest District (Colorado, New Mexico, or El Paso County, Texas).
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to to a junior, senior or graduate student interested in pursuing
a career in internal auditing or a closely related field. Student must be enrolled in the Spring
semester. Previous winners are not eligible.
Offers technical scholarships, designed to encourage study in computer science and
related technical disciplines, to current undergraduate female students, underrepresented
minority students or students with disabilities who are currently enrolled in a four-year
undergraduate degree program.
Offers scholarships for students at the Ludwig von Mises Institute in economics
and libertarian political and social theory.
Offers a variety of fellowships in science, engineering and medicine.
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with a commitment
to the field of Journalism. Member of UNITY: Journalists of Color Alliance.
Under "Students", follow "Scholarships" link.
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with a commitment
to the field of Journalism. Member of UNITY: Journalists of Color Alliance.
Under "Students", follow "NAHJ Scholarships" link.
Offers twenty $1,500 scholarships to undergraduate students in the areas of
education, communications, production, research or any other area involved with
the beef industry. Also, offers two $12,000 graduate scholarships to students pursuing
degrees in animal science, environmental science (water) or agriculture.
Offers an average of 40 scholarships per year in the amount of $1,000 to accounting
students entering their third or fourth year of studies, and $500 to students entering
their second year of studies.
Offers scholarships to students with a commitment to the field of Journalism.
Member of UNITY: Journalists of Color Alliance. Under "Programs", follow
"Students" link, then "Scholarships" link.
Offers scholarships for tuition and reasonable educational and living expenses up to
$20,000 per academic year to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed
to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
Offers two $10,000 scholarships to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll
in an Earth/Environmental Sciences program at an accredited four-year college or
university. Scroll to the bottom of the page for instructions and an application.
Offers scholarships of up to $3,500 a year to undergraduate and graduate students
in communications-related fields attending a Texas college or university. Applicants
must at least be sophomores at the time of application. Applications can be found
under the "News" link.
Offers scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students
with demonstrated ability and special aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) fields. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and United States
citizens enrolled at a U.S. college or university.
Offers eight $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in broadcasting fields.
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to a student teacher doing their student teaching in
social studies in the state of Texas.
Offers scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate students in the
accredited departments or schools of architecture in Texas.
Offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will enroll in ABET
(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited engineering
programs at specified Texas colleges or universities.
Offers scholarships to disadvantaged college sophomores enrolled in civil engineering
programs at public or private universities in Texas. Students must be enrolled full-time
pursuing a B.S. in civil engineering or construction engineering and be classified a
Junior in the Fall semester for which the award is made.
Offers a $2,500 scholarship to students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the field of
fine arts.
Disclaimer
Students in search of scholarships to pay for college may find some of
the links here useful. This information is provided for informational
purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Neither the
Office of Student Financial Services nor The University of Texas at
Austin can guarantee the accuracy or the timeliness of information found
at any of the links above. It is critical that students verify information,
particularly where deadlines are concerned.