Social Sciences scholarships - Dec '24

Updated Dec 06, 2024

Apply below to the best Social Sciences scholarships for December 2024.

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2K Annual Drug Rehab USA – Mental Health Scholarship

Mental Health • Counseling • Psychology • Social Work • Social Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The 2K Annual Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship awards $2,000 to students in mental health programs committed to making a difference.

Deadline:

January 1, 2025

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Humane Studies Fellowship

Political Science/Government • Law • Sociology • History • Social Sciences • American Studies • Literature • World Studies • Graduate Students

The Humane Studies Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for graduate and postdoc students in social sciences and humanities.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Get Up To $6,700

Larry McDonald Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

Kitsap County • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Get Up To $8,000

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship

Biology • Physics • Healthcare-Related • Engineering • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Mathematics • Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Social Sciences • Chemistry • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors

The AAAS Mass Media Fellowship connects scientists with media, offering $8,000 for journalism roles at top organizations.

Deadline:

January 1, 2025

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ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship

Engineering • Biology • Social Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The ASFPM Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for students in engineering, planning, or sciences. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

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The Interstellar Research Group Scholarship for Master's Students

STEM • Social Sciences • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Healthcare-Related • Law • Agriculture • Food Sciences & Technology • Computer Science • Education • Construction • Graduate Students

The Interstellar Research Group offers a $2,500 scholarship for U.S. master's students in STEM and related fields. Apply now!

Deadline:

December 15, 2024

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ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship

Education • Teacher Education • Arts • Social Sciences • Graduate Students

The ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship provides up to $15,000 for U.S. citizens in graduate programs focused on liberal arts or education.

Deadline:

January 24, 2025

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The Interstellar Research Group Scholarship for Doctoral Students

STEM • Social Sciences • Business Administration • Healthcare-Related • Law • Agriculture • Food Sciences & Technology • Computer Science • Education • Construction • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Graduate Students

The Interstellar Research Group Scholarship offers $2,500 for U.S. doctoral students in STEM and related fields. Apply now!

Deadline:

December 15, 2024

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Get Up To $25,000

Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research

Education • Social Sciences • Sociology • Political Science/Government • Economics • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students

The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented graduate students in education research.

Deadline:

December 9, 2024

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Get Up To $35,000

Beinecke Scholarship Program

Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors

The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Psychology • Social Sciences • Sociology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 for disadvantaged students pursuing health-related research careers.

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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The Aritzia Scholarship

Mental Health • Social Sciences • Social Work • Fashion • Operations Management • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Asexual students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Aritzia Scholarship offers $5,000 to LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing careers in fashion, mental health, or social justice. Apply now!

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

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WIFLE Scholarship Program

Criminal Justice • Social Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Computer Science • Finance • Chemistry • Physics • Foreign Languages • Sociology • World Studies • Arts • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

WIFLE Scholarship offers $1,500 for Criminal Justice students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and a recommendation.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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The Game Changers Scholarship

Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Deadline:

May 12, 2025

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Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship

Maine • Economics • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship offers $1,000 for Maine residents studying ecology and economics at Maine colleges.

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

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Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund

Colorado • American Studies • English • Foreign Languages • Gender Studies • History • Literature • Philosophy • Psychology • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school

The Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to Colorado high school seniors pursuing arts or humanities with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

February 24, 2025

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Get Up To $50,000

The Voyager Scholarship

English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors

The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.

Deadline:

March 27, 2025

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Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Science

Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Social Sciences • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Utz Scholarship offers $4,000 annually for up to 4 years for Science students maintaining a 3.25 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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ABF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

Law • Social Sciences • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ABF Summer Fellowship supports underrepresented students in law and social science with a $4000 award. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

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Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Idaho • Alaska • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship aids trans and gender-diverse students in the Northwest, focusing on social justice and political studies.

Deadline:

January 6, 2025

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Get Up To $23,800

ACOR-CAORC Pre-Doctoral Graduate Fellowship

American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Graduate Students

ACOR offers fellowships for graduate students in humanities and sciences focused on Middle Eastern studies. U.S. citizenship required.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

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Get Up To $3,000

King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund

American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Arts • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors

Scholarship for Norwegian citizens studying in the U.S. Requires essays, recommendations, and transcripts. Award: $3,000.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship

American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • English • Graduate Students

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship offers $30,000 for Ph.D. or Th.D. candidates in humanities and social sciences. Apply with an essay.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

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Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship

Vermont • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Criminal Justice • Economics • History • International Relations • Philosophy • Political Science/Government • Urban Design • Psychology • High school • Freshmen

Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing social sciences degrees. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

Economics • Social Sciences • World Studies • For Asian students • Graduate Students

The Hsiao Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for graduate students of Asian heritage in social sciences with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Deadline:

April 26, 2025

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Students of History Scholarship

History • Social Sciences • Sociology • Freshmen

The Students of History Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors with a history focus. Essay and recommendations required.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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The Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize

Social Sciences • Sociology • Psychology • Graduate Students

Apply for the $1,000 Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize for the best paper on intergroup relations. Don't miss this opportunity!

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

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Building Better Futures Grant Program

Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Finance • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Social Sciences • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Sociology • Economics • Urban Design • Mathematics • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Climate Sciences • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduates

The Building Better Futures Grant Program offers $5,000 to HBCU graduates for career support. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.

Deadline:

January 29, 2025

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Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • Arts • Social Sciences

The Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students at College of The Albemarle pursuing an Associate in Arts.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Living Legend Scholarship

North Carolina • History • Social Sciences

The Living Legend Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students at College of The Albemarle pursuing cultural heritage with a 2.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship

Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Pre-Med • Law • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Social Sciences • Social Work • Psychology • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Economics • Finance • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship offers $5,000 to students under 27 engaged in health and social justice. Apply with an essay.

Deadline:

July 16, 2025

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Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize

Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • History • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize awards $500 for outstanding work on LGBTQ+ topics or critical studies of sexualities and genders.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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Get Up To $10,000

The New Leader Scholarship

California • Social Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • Law • Healthcare-Related • Business Administration • Healthcare Administrative • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The New Leader Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Bay Area public university students in select majors with a 3.5 GPA.

Deadline:

March 9, 2025

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TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship

Texas • Louisiana • District Of Columbia • Engineering • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Public Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Public Health • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Human Resources • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors

The TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for HBCU juniors and seniors in select majors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 27, 2025

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TMCF | BetterHelp Graduate Scholarship

Counseling • Psychology • Social Work • Social Sciences • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students

The TMCF | BetterHelp Graduate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for African American graduate students in Counseling or related fields.

Deadline:

May 12, 2025

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Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship

Marketing • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Social Sciences • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship offers $500 to Phi U members in baccalaureate programs based on academic and extracurricular achievements.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Tommie J. Hamner Scholarship

Marketing • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Finance • Social Sciences • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Tommie J. Hamner Scholarship offers $500 to Phi U members in family and consumer sciences. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Geraldine Clewell Scholarship

Economics • Marketing • Social Sciences • Finance • Hospitality • Other Trades/Crafts • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Geraldine Clewell Scholarship offers up to $500 for Phi U members in family and consumer sciences based on academic and extracurricular achievements.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship

Washington • Social Sciences • Sociology • Philosophy • Arts • History • Art History • Foreign Languages • Literature • English • High school

The William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship offers $250+ to Sprague High School seniors pursuing humanities or social sciences.

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

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Littleton-Griswold Research Grant

History • American Studies • Social Sciences • Law • Graduate Students

The Littleton-Griswold Research Grant supports US legal history research, offering up to $1,000 for eligible AHA members.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Betty Jeanne Root Fellowship

Social Sciences • Graduate Students

The Betty Jeanne Root Fellowship offers $2,000 to KON doctoral students researching human sciences. Apply with two recommendations and an essay.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Kappa Omicron Phi Scholarship

Social Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for the Kappa Omicron Phi Scholarship for KON members conducting undergraduate research. Award: $500.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Get Up To $28,000

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships

Science • American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Mathematics • Engineering • Psychology • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Teacher Education • Teaching • Graduate Students

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships offer $28,000 for Ph.D. or Sc.D. candidates completing research-based dissertations.

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CLAGS Fellowship Award

Literature • History • Social Sciences • Psychology • Graduate Students

The CLAGS Fellowship offers $2000 to graduate students in LGBTQ studies for dissertation or manuscript work.

Deadline:

November 23, 2024

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The Duberman-Zal Fellowship

Social Sciences • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students

The Duberman-Zal Fellowship offers $2,500 for LGBTQ scholarly research. Open to graduate students and independent scholars worldwide.

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Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies

Social Sciences • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students

Apply for the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies for the best work in the field. Prize: $1,000.

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Career Development Grants

Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Education • Social Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Geological & Earth Sciences • Science • STEM • For Women • Graduate Students

Career Development Grants offer up to $12,000 for women AAUW members pursuing further education in various fields.

Deadline:

November 22, 2024

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Undergraduate Student Paper Award

New York • Social Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Undergraduate students in CUNY/SUNY can win a $250 award for the best paper on LGBTQ+ experiences. Apply now!

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MAFCS Scholarship for Specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences

Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Fashion • Economics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

MAFCS offers scholarships up to $1,000 for AAFCS/MAFCS members studying Family and Consumer Sciences.

Deadline:

December 1, 2024

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