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Scholarships for International Studies Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Starting your scholarship search as soon as possible is always a major bonus to your efforts. If you’re planning on majoring in international studies or something similar, these three scholarships are a great place to start. The Truman Scholarship Amount: $30,000 Deadline: 11:59 pm in your time zone, on the first Tuesday in February. The …

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Scholarships for Criminology Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Who wouldn’t want to follow clues, solve crimes? Or, bring crooks to justice for a living? Academically, criminology majors mix psychology, forensics, and law courses to prepare themselves for their careers. For example, you can go to work in law enforcement or criminal law. With so many aspiring criminologists out there, the major can get …

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Scholarships For Students Interested In Photography

By Rocco BasileLast updated on December 22, 2022

Photography is popular among graduating high school students, and also college students. There are many scholarships available to talented individuals studying photography or photojournalism in college. Photography scholarships like these can reduce the stress of paying for future education and can also advance a student’s presence in the arts community. The James Alan Cox Foundation …

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Scholarships for Interior Design Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you the type of person who loves to use your imagination in every aspect of your life? In that case, chances are, your college major reflects this passion. Certain majors, especially those in the creative fields, allow their participants to pursue a fruitful career. Furthermore, they can explore the innovative side of their personality. …

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3 Scholarships for Hindu Students

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Hinduism is a minority religion in the United States. Reportedly 1% of American citizens practice Hinduism. Thankfully, some organizations want to help this less-recognized group of students pursue their educational goals and provide scholarships for them. SVS (Balaji) Temple of Greater Chicago Amount: $10,000 Deadline: TBD for 2020 This scholarship helps students and their families. …

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Scholarships for Students Interested in the Hospitality Industry

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re considering a major in hospitality, whether you’re interested in food-service, restaurants, or event planning, you’ll be happy to learn that there are quite a few hospitality scholarships you can submit applications to. These are only three out of the dozens that you may qualify for. NEWH Chapters Scholarships Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies One …

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Scholarships for Biomedical Science Students

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

“Biomedical Sciences” covers quite a bit of ground. For example, medical microbiology, virology, biomedical engineering, and genetic epidemiology, to name a few. If it’s an applied science that has a basis in healthcare or public health, you’re likely in a biomedical field. Many undergraduates pursuing this Bachelor’s degree likely have to go on to graduate-level …

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Scholarships for Geology Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Geology rocks! Okay, I’ll try not to make any more puns. The study of geology is one of the most popular natural sciences in terms of college majors, as well as one of the most lucrative upon graduation. Believe it or not, Forbes ranked geology as the seventh most valuable college major. It has a …

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Scholarships for Students with Dyslexia

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

According to the American Dyslexia Association, nearly one in ten Americans are afflicted with dyslexia, a common learning disability that affects one’s ability to read, write and spell. Contrary to the belief of some, dyslexia does not correlate with IQ or intelligence. Successful dyslexics are abundant, including scientists such as Galileo Galilei and Albert Einstein, …

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Scholarships for Economic Majors

By Robert "Rusty" TweedLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you are an economics student, you can apply for scholarships from several organizations around the world. Economics is among the highest paying majors and pursuing a degree in the field is laying ground for a good future. You can work with successful companies from various parts of the world and there are many career …