Scholarships for Physical Sciences Majors

Are you a physical sciences major looking for help funding your education? You’re in luck – there are many scholarships that you may be eligible for. Some of these scholarships are funded by national organizations, such as the National Physical Science Consortium, the U.S. Department of Defense and the United Negro College Fund, while others are provided by individual colleges, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nevada State College and Indiana State University. In order to meet eligibility requirements, students may be required to demonstrate academic excellence by meeting a minimum GPA, submit transcripts and provide letters of recommendation. Financial need also may be considered. If you’d like to find out more about scholarships for physical science majors, keep reading below.

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key information
  • 500 - 2,000
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Major: Study |Chemical Engineering|Chemistry|Metallurgy|Materials Science|
  • School (College): |Any Northern California School|
  • Age / Grade Level: |Graduate Student|College|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
Tech High School Alumni Assoc./W.O. Cheney Merit Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
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  • 5,000
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Mathematics|Physical Sciences|
  • Residence: Live in |Georgia|
  • School (College): |Four-year|Accredited College|Accredited University|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 4.0
Sunburst Foundation Community Scholarship Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • Feb-1-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Nursing|Mathematics|Computer Science|Botany|Biology|Chemistry|Physics|Pharmacy|Pre-Veterinary Medicine|Ecology|Zoology|Geology|Astronomy|Oceanography|Pre-Dentistry|Pre-Medicine|
  • School (K-12): Attend a school in |Martin, FL|
  • Residence: Live in |Palm Beach, FL|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.0
The Dr. David R. Jones IV Scholarship Association of Modified Asphalt Producers
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  • 2,000
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Major: Study |Chemical Engineering|Civil Engineering|Chemistry|
  • School (College): |US Accredited College or University|
  • Age / Grade Level: |Graduate Student|College|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 4.5
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  • 10,000 - 40,000
  • 30 awards
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Chemical Engineering|Civil Engineering|Industrial Engineering|Mechanical Engineering|Environmental Science|Mathematics|Computer Science|Forestry|Chemistry|Physics|Environmental Studies|Software Engineering|Nuclear Engineering|Geology/earth sciences|Information Technology|Information Systems|Materials Science|Mechanical Engineering Technology|Computer Programming|Geophysics|Electrical Engineering Technology|Bioengineering|Electronic Communication Engineering|Wildlife Management|Computer Engineering Technology|Drafting Technology|Applied Mathematics|National Resources and Conservation|Nanoengineering|Applied Chemistry|Applied Physics|Comprehensive Science|Construction Technology|Surveying Technology|Telecommunications Technology|
  • Residence: Live in |United States|
  • School (College): Attend an |University|Four-year|College|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.5
STEM Major Scholarships Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • April 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Mathematics|Computer Science|Electrical Engineering|Physics|Robotics Technology|Information Sciences|Information Technology|Computer Engineering|Operations Research|Statistics|Biometrics|Computer Programming|Computer Systems|Cybersecurity|Electronics Engineering|Geospatial Science|Information Resource Management|Network Engineering|Network Security|Robotics Engineering|Strategic Intelligence|Telecommunications Engineering|Computer Forensics|Intelligence and Homeland Security|
  • School (College): |University|Four-year|College|Accredited U.S. College or University|
  • Citizenship: |U.S. Citizen|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.5
Endress+Hauser Launching Scholars Scholarship Johnson County Community Foundation
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • Feb-28-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Engineering Technology|Biology|Chemistry|Physics|Industrial Distribution|Industrial Design|Supply Chain Management|
  • School (K-12): |Center Grove High School, Greenwood, IN|Edinburgh Community High School, Edinburgh, IN|Greenwood Community High School, Greenwood, IN|Perry Meridian High School, Indianapolis, IN|Franklin Central High School, Indianapolis, IN|Beech Grove High School, Beech Grove, IN|Indian Creek Senior High School, Trafalgar, IN|Franklin Community High School, Franklin, IN|Whiteland Community High School, Whiteland, IN|Southport High School, Indianapolis, IN|Homeschool|
  • School (College): |US Accredited College or University|Two-year|Four-year|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 4.0
key information
  • 1,000 - 5,000
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Technology|Mathematics|Science|Chemistry|Physics|Information Technology|Information Security|Computer Software Engineer|Database Administrator|
  • Residence: Live in |China| as an |European Union|
  • School (College): |United Kingdom|France|Shanghai University|Institut national des sciences appliques de Lyon|University of Leicester, England|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.0
key information
  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Technology|Mathematics|Science|Physics|
  • Residence: Live in |Hawaii|
  • School (College): |US Accredited Institution|Two-year|Four-year|Not-for-profit|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.0
AWG Minority Scholarship Association for Women Geoscientists
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • June 2024
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study |Geology/earth sciences|Geoscience|Geophysics|Geochemistry|Hydrology|Meteorology|Physical Oceanography|Planetary Geology|
  • Ethnicity: Be |Native American|Hispanic|African American/Black|
  • School (College): |Accredited College or University|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 2.0
Analytical Engineering, Inc. (AEI) Scholarship Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Computer Science|Physical Sciences|
  • School (K-12): |Public|Private|Home School|Bartholomew, IN|Trinity Lutheran High School, Seymour, IN|
  • School (College): |Accredited College|Accredited University|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.0
key information
  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Chemical Engineering|Business Administration|Industrial Engineering|Mechanical Engineering|Law|Architecture|Art|Nursing|Journalism|Physical Therapy|Accounting|Foreign Language|Finance|Computer Science|Dentistry|Communications|Chemistry|Physics|Human Services|Teaching|Visual Arts|Religious Studies|Graphic Arts|Emergency Services|Medical Practice|Multi-Housing Industry|Plastics|
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina|
  • School (College): Attend a |Two-year|Accredited Four-Year|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
Goldwater Scholarship Awards Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
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  • 7,500
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Computer Science|Chemistry|Physics|Information Sciences|Psychology|Life Sciences|Geoscience|Astronomy|Materials Research|Mathematical Sciences|
  • Residence: |Permanent U.S. Resident|
  • School (College): |Two-year|Four-year|Accredited Institution of Higher Education|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 2.0
key information
  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Physical Sciences|
  • Residence: Live in |Hawaii|
  • School (College): |US Accredited Institution|Two-year|Four-year|Not-for-profit|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.0
key information
  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Chemical Engineering|Business Administration|Industrial Engineering|Mechanical Engineering|Law|Architecture|Art|Nursing|Journalism|Physical Therapy|Accounting|Foreign Language|Finance|Computer Science|Dentistry|Communications|Chemistry|Physics|Human Services|Teaching|Visual Arts|Religious Studies|Graphic Arts|Emergency Services|Medical Practice|Multi-Housing Industry|Plastics|
  • School (K-12): |Providence High School, Charlotte, NC|
  • Residence: Live in |Mecklenburg, NC|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
APWA Scholarship Fund Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
key information
  • 1,000
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Civil Engineering|Electrical Engineering|Biology|Chemistry|Environmental Engineering|Public Administration|Public Works Administration|
  • School (K-12): Attend a |Public|
  • Residence: Live in |Mississippi|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 2.0
key information
  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +4 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Chemical Engineering|Business Administration|Industrial Engineering|Mechanical Engineering|Law|Architecture|Art|Nursing|Journalism|Physical Therapy|Accounting|Foreign Language|Finance|Computer Science|Dentistry|Communications|Chemistry|Physics|Human Services|Teaching|Visual Arts|Religious Studies|Graphic Arts|Emergency Services|Medical Practice|Multi-Housing Industry|Plastics|
  • School (K-12): |Salisbury High School, Salisbury, NC|
  • Residence: Live in |Rowan, NC|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 2.0
key information
  • 2,500
  • 2 awards
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Physical Sciences|Life Sciences|
  • School (College): |Accredited U.S College or University|
  • Citizenship: |U.S. Citizen|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.0
key information
  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • January 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Biology|Chemistry|Physics|Geology/earth sciences|
  • Residence: Live in |North America|
  • Age / Grade Level: |College|Master's-level study|Doctoral-level study|
  • competition 2.0
  • effort level 2.0
key information
  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Chemical Engineering|Business Administration|Industrial Engineering|Mechanical Engineering|Law|Architecture|Art|Nursing|Journalism|Physical Therapy|Accounting|Foreign Language|Finance|Computer Science|Dentistry|Communications|Chemistry|Physics|Human Services|Teaching|Visual Arts|Religious Studies|Graphic Arts|Emergency Services|Medical Practice|Multi-Housing Industry|Plastics|
  • School (K-12): |Piedmont High School, Monroe, NC|
  • Residence: Live in |Union, NC|
  • competition 2.0
  • effort level 1.5
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