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 scholarships to both graduate and undergraduate students interested in a
career in mechanical engineering, HVAC&R engineering or engineering technology.
Offers scholarships to nursing and anesthesia students. Please review the
application for specific service requirements.
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 $25,000 a year to 100 incoming students and $2000 a year to 1,000 incoming freshman
or current college students who are pursuing degrees in the fields of science, technology,
engineering or math as well as design, marketing, accounting, finance and business.
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to an eligible junior, senior or graduate student who has a
desire to enter the field of real estate.
Offers two $1000 scholarships to business students pursuing careers in construction
financial management.
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 two $10,000 scholarships to graduate students in the fields related to multi-axis force
measurement and testing.
Offers scholarships and fellowships to students pursuing research or education opportunities
in nursing.
Offers various scholarships and internships to undergraduate and graduate students
preparing for careers in state and local government finance.
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.
For additional eligibility requirements and information, download the application (PDF).
Offers scholarships to students who have declared an elementary education major.
Applicants must be college juniors or seniors.
Offers scholarships for students at the Ludwig von Mises Institute in economics
and libertarian political and social theory.
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 to graduating seniors who are studying Supply Chain, Transportation
and Logistics Management or related undergraduate programs.
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 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 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 a $5000 scholarship to a U.S. citizen who is currently receiving financial aid
and who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution and is majoring in Nursing,
Social Work, Psychology or Healthcare Administration.
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 scholarships to upper-division and graduate students majoring in any Earth Science
or Petroleum Engineering field. Students must be currently enrolled with a GPA of 3.5 or
greater.
Offers scholarships to upper division undergraduate students and graduate students who
are pursuing degrees in fields related directly or indirectly to the delivery of medical
services.
Offers a $2,500 scholarship award to one creative undergraduate student majoring in
Linguistics, English, Marketing, or Mass Communication. Applicants must be enrolled in
the Fall semester and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Offers eight $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in broadcasting fields.
Offers a $1,500 scholarship to students enrolled in a Texas institution and pursuing
a degree in architecture, civil engineering, interior design or other degree program
closely related to accessible/universal design.
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 scholarships twice a year to applicants who are currently enrolled in a medical
program or have been accepted by a program but have not yet started.
Offers a $2,500 scholarship to students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the field of
fine arts.
Offers scholarships of up to $30,000 to students pursuing graduate degrees in public
service fields and are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy
sectors, education or elsewhere in public service.
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing
a career in the medical field. Applicants must have completed one full year at the
college/university level and have a 3.0 GPA.
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.