In order to see everything logically and use scientific knowledge to understand the happening in our surroundings is what the field of sociology does. If we want to understand human behavior and history, we must understand the functioning of the groups and the social relationships. This discipline has the potential of providing skills that can help students to enrich their critical capabilities and prepare them for the future evolution of society. The origin of the discipline of Sociology lies in the quest for understanding the patterns of societal transformation and an urge to have a different science of society.

Sociology has its focus on the factors which determine the structure of our society, which of course, is not dependent on only one. With the changing times, the curiosity to dig in and develop the discipline of sociology has actually widened the scope of this field of study.

Students are showing considerably high interests in disciplines like sociology, social work, public health, and disciplines that are societally centered. In order to promote this evolution of making this discipline outshine, many scholarships are offered every year, which can also be renewed annually. This scholarship has the fundamental feature of making the discipline of sociology grow, and new concepts and logic be devised to better understand the functioning of this society.

In this article, we have listed eight scholarships for students majoring in sociology who either have a financial need or an urge to prove their competence in the field of Sociology, so have a look.

Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2005 to support and aid first-generation college students who have begun their careers in Sociology Ph.D. in a community college. The applicant must have completed data collection and be at the writing stage of the dissertation project. The recipients are chosen on the basis of their commitment to teaching at a community college, activism in social inequality, community service involvement, and high-quality research on social problems.

Provided by: Society for the Study of Social Problems
Amount: $15,000
Education level: Pursuing Ph.D
Deadline: April 01, 2022
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ABF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

If you don’t know, The American Bar Foundation is among the world’s leading research institutes for empirical and interdisciplinary study. This fellowship is formulated to reward all those undergraduate students who are seeking to make a contribution to a research-oriented career in the field of law and/or social science. The students need to have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. The applicant must be a sophomore or junior attending college or university. The fellowship allows the students to have acquaintance and seminars with legal professionals who provide the opportunity to create long-lasting relationships in the socio-legal field.

Provided by: American Bar Fellowship
Amount: $6,000
Education level: College/University
Deadline: Varies
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Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships

This scholarship program aims at offering the opportunity to recent college graduates school alumni to work with senior-level policy experts for at least six to nine months. The fellows work on projects with diverse fields like climate and security nexus, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution. The main idea of this scholarship is to give an opportunity to students in social issues of peace and security and involve their thinking in order to make certain advances in the field. The applicant must be a major in government, history, international relations, political science, sociology, social work, etc.

Provided by: Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Amount: $2,100
Education level: Graduation
Deadline:  Varies
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Dr. Antonio Jorge Political Economy Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to honor. Jorge’s life and promote his ideals. He aimed for a better society for all, education, and international cooperation. This scholarship program aims at facilitating students who are very much keen on expanding their field of study in social sciences. The applicants must be residing in Miami- Dade County. The applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Political Science, history, economics, sociology, international relations, or Public Administration. The applicant must be attending a regionally accredited college or university in Miami Dade County, FL.

Provided by: Dr. Antonio Jorge Foundation
Amount: $500
Educational level: Undergraduate
Deadline: October 16, 2022
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AITCOY Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship

The Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth (AITCOY) is a statewide voice and resource for community-based human services agencies which offer educational, recreational, emotional, and social opportunities for youth and families. The applicant must be showing adequate interest in serving the public and have shown participation as well in doing the same. The applicant must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. The applicant must demonstrate leadership qualities and have plans on pursuing a major in fields of social work, counseling, psychology, youth recreation, youth prevention, or sociology.

Provided by: AITCO
Amount: $500
Education level: High school senior
Deadline: May 20, 2022
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Brian Colombana Scholarship Awards

The aim of this scholarship program is to support and provide financial aid to students who are acknowledged or selected at an authorized USA School or University. The applicant must be a Graduate or post graduate in any field. The number of awards offered by the scholarship program is two every year. The scholarship program was established by Brian Colombana, who, after trying many fields, finally pursued his love of computer science.

Provided by: Brian Colombana
Amount: $1,000
Education level: Undergraduate/Postgraduation
Deadline: August 01, 2022
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Tommie A. Harsley Scholarship

The scholarship program by Grace New Covenant Church was established in 2006. This scholarship program is applicable to all universities in the USA. It is a merit scholarship. The applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited US college or university as a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior. The applicant must be a domestic student. The applicant may be from any field of the subject taught in the USA. The applicant must submit a biography of 200-250 words.

Provided by: GNCC
Amount: $1,000
Education level: Undergraduate
Deadline: November 11, 2022
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The Opportunity Scholarship

This scholarship program is for students who live in states where they do not have access to college, and this may be because of reasons like difficulty in paying out-of-state tuition or because they are not admitted to the universities. The award can be renewed each year by simply meeting the eligibility criteria again. The financial assistance is for serving undocumented students so that they can step into the world of endless possibilities and prepare themselves for the competitive future. The program covers tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meals at one of their partner colleges.

Provided by: NCAA
Amount: $80,000
Education level: Undergraduates
Deadline: Varies
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EmPOWERED to Serve Scholars Program

This scholarship program is for all those who are passionate about public health, health equity, and community engagement. The applicant must be current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are working in improving public health and wellness by advocating for access to healthy food volunteering at a local health clinic or organization. The applicant must be working in student health, fundraising for a cause, etc. The applicant must have a GPA higher than 3.0. The applicants must be any major in Public health, physiology, biology, chemistry, sociology, public affairs, political science, and Pre-med. The applicant must be an undergraduate student.

Provided by: EmPOWERED to Serve
Amount: $5,000
Education level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Varies
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Institute for Humane Studies Fellowship 

In order to assist students who are getting enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. program, this scholarship award was established. The fellows who get this particular scholarship award also get chances to connect with HIS and their network of scholars working to advance the liberal ideas in the academy. The applicant must be from either of these fields: Economics, Political science, philosophy, law, history, sociology, and similar subjects in the social sciences and humanities.

Provided by: IHS
Amount: $15,000
Education level: Graduation
Deadline: Varies
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