Interested in Behavioral Sciences? Behavioral Science studies how living organisms behave and interact with each other in the world. Behavioral science programs cover also several disciplines. For example, such programs include psychology, economics, and counseling.
A Behavioral Sciences degree opens up the doors to multiple careers. For example, education, politics, and business careers. However, a degree costs money. That’s where scholarships come in. Getting multiple (or any) scholarships is never a bad thing. Scholarships lower your debt and will get you out of debt faster. That gives you more room to explore and expand in your field of study.
Individual colleges offer a large number of behavioral science major scholarships. In addition, private foundations and organizations also fund a few behavioral science major scholarships.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: March 18, 2020
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides one such scholarship. The scholarship targets disadvantaged students. Specifically, students who want to do research in health-related behavioral, biomedical, and social science fields. Through its Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP), the award winner receives up to $20,000 per academic year. However, they need to stay enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited, 4-year institution. Students can use the award money to pay for tuition, living fees, and any education-related costs.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have at least a 3.50 GPA. Additionally, students need to demonstrate great financial need.
Keep in mind, the scholarship comes with commitments. The student must commit 10 weeks in the summer doing paid research training at the NIH. After graduating, the winner needs to do one year of full-time employment at the NIH. The employment length is equal to each year they received the scholarship.
Magellan Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Varies
The University of Arizona’s College of Social & Behavioral Sciences offers the Magellan Scholarship. This scholarship is for undergrad students enrolled in a full-time program in the same college. Applicants for this $750 award must be in good academic standing and must show financial need.
First, applications must include a resume detailing your extracurricular activities. Following that, students must submit a letter of support from an adviser or professor at UA. Finally, applicants also need to submit a short essay. The essay focuses on why you deserve the scholarship and how the money will help you achieve your goals.
The scholarship picks winners based on academic performance, financial need, as well as their essay.
Bob Gottschald Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 29, 2020
Established by Minnesota State University, the Bob Gottschald Endowed Scholarship offers an undergraduate student $1,500. Students must have a major related to behavioral or social science. Additionally, they must be enrolled full-time. The scholarship also asks for two short essays.
First, applications must include a recommendation letter written by a career counselor or current teacher. Next, applicants need to provide the details of their admitted study abroad program. Finally, applicants need to submit an essay highlighting their leadership qualities and what they hope to achieve while studying abroad.
| Lender | Rates (APR) | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
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6.97%-15.03%* Variable
5.99%-14.00%* Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT CITIZENS |
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6.37% - 16.70% Variable
4.50% - 15.49% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT SALLIE MAE |
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4.98% - 16.70% Variable
4.07% - 15.66% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT CREDIBLE |
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6.07% - 11.31% Variable
4.39% - 10.39% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT LENDKEY |
|
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6.22% - 16.08% Variable
4.09% - 15.66% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT ASCENT |
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6.54% - 11.08% Variable
3.95% - 8.01% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT ISL |
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5.62% - 18.26% Variable
4.11% - 15.90% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT EARNEST |
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4.98% - 12.79% Variable
8.42% - 13.01% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT ELFI |
