Ethics
Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. The field of ethics, along with aesthetics, concern matters of value, and thus comprise the branch of philosophy called axiology.
Ethics seeks to resolve questions of human morality by defining concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime. As a field of intellectual inquiry, moral philosophy also is related to the fields of moral psychology, descriptive ethics, and value theory.
Three major areas of study within ethics recognized today are:
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Matching Ethics Colleges
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Four or more years; Public; $38,757 average out-state tuition; $10,927 average in-state tuition |
American University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,542 average out-state tuition; $50,542 average in-state tuition |
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $9,432 average out-state tuition; $9,432 average in-state tuition |
Fordham University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,730 average out-state tuition; $54,730 average in-state tuition |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Four or more years; Public; $17,246 average out-state tuition; $3,812 average in-state tuition |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Four or more years; Public; $38,757 average out-state tuition; $10,927 average in-state tuition |
University of North Florida
Four or more years; Public; $16,799 average out-state tuition; $3,996 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Ethics Majors
Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College |
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award $34,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,... View Scholarship Details |
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Rapoport Service ScholarshipUniversity of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Rapoport Service Scholarship is available to freshmen enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must have a desire to perform community service, agree to perform at least 200 hours of community service each summer, and take coursework that provides an intellectual foundation for your experience in... View Scholarship Details |
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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville UniversityGreenville University |
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award $20,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe McAllaster Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and transfer students at Greenville University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 to be eligible for this renewable award. Additionally, you must live on-campus. This scholarship program nurtures excellent students who are especially gifted to serve God and neighbor through... View Scholarship Details |
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Travers Undergraduate Scholarship in Ethics and PoliticsUniversity of California, Berkeley |
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award $12,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Travers Undergraduate Scholarship in Ethics and Politics is available to political science majors at University of California, Berkeley. To be considered for this award, you must have at least one year of studies left. Selection is based on an 800-word maximum essay that discusses the applicant's interest in and plans for public service or... View Scholarship Details |
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Emil A. Erickson Memorial ScholarshipMinnesota North College - Mesabi Range Virginia |
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award $3,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Emil A. Erickson Memorial Scholarship is open to full-time students at Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, Virginia Campus. You must be majoring in history, philosophy and science-related fields and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Catherine F. Vuozzo ScholarshipUniversity of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate liberal arts majors at the University of Maryland, College Park. Your selection for this award will be based on academic merit, financial need and an essay (2 pages double spaced) on the topic, "What does it mean to be an 'educated' person? What is the role of the... View Scholarship Details |
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Undergraduate Research Award - University of Texas, AustinUniversity of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts |
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award $1,000 |
deadline August 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Undergraduate Research Award is available to full-time undergraduates enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must be a declared liberal arts major to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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First Gaston Foundation Liberal Arts ScholarshipGaston College |
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award $1,000 |
deadline December 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe First Gaston Foundation Liberal Arts Scholarship is available to students at Gaston College. You must be seeking a degree in the Liberal Arts Division to be considered for this award. This scholarship is based on academic achievement and need. View Scholarship Details |
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Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Scholarship - UT-AustinUniversity of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline March 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Scholarship is available to continuing students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must have completed at least 30 credit hours at UT, have a minimum 3.7 GPA, and have completed at least one semester of the Liberal Arts program. View Scholarship Details |
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Wanninger Foundation ScholarshipWestern Illinois University, Arts and Science |
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award $500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Wanninger Foundation Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students at Western Illinois University whose education was interrupted by at least two years. You must be majoring in English, liberal arts, music education or vocal performance to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |