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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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

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

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The 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,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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$34,000

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The 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,...

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Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

Up to $30,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

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The 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...

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Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

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Up to $30,000

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February 01, 2026
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The 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...

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

$20,500 Varies See Details

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The 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...

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

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$20,500

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The 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...

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Travers Undergraduate Scholarship in Ethics and Politics

University of California, Berkeley

$12,000 Varies See Details

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The 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...

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Travers Undergraduate Scholarship in Ethics and Politics

University of California, Berkeley

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$12,000

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The 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...

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Up to $22,000

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January 15, 2026
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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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Emil A. Erickson Memorial Scholarship

Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Virginia

$3,500 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Emil A. Erickson Memorial Scholarship

Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Virginia

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$3,500

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The 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.

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Martha Tennison Scholarship for Women

North Central University

$3,000 Varies See Details

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The Martha Tennison Scholarship for Women is open to female undergraduate students at North Central University who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are currently enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a church leadership major. Additionally, applicants should be to committed to enrolling in the Women in Ministry mentor program and credentialing through...

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Martha Tennison Scholarship for Women

North Central University

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$3,000

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The Martha Tennison Scholarship for Women is open to female undergraduate students at North Central University who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are currently enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a church leadership major. Additionally, applicants should be to committed to enrolling in the Women in Ministry mentor program and credentialing through...

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Church-Related Vocation Scholarship - SBU - Southern Baptist University - March, 2025

Southern Baptist University

$2,000 March 01, 2026 See Details

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The Church-Related Vocation Scholarship is available to students attending Southern Baptist University who are pursuing an academic degree in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Church Music, or Intercultural Studies.

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Church-Related Vocation Scholarship - SBU - Southern Baptist University - March, 2025

Southern Baptist University

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$2,000

deadline

March 01, 2026
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The Church-Related Vocation Scholarship is available to students attending Southern Baptist University who are pursuing an academic degree in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Church Music, or Intercultural Studies.

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Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The 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...

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Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

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$1,000

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The 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...

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Undergraduate Research Award - University of Texas, Austin

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

$1,000 August 31, 2026 See Details

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The 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.

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Undergraduate Research Award - University of Texas, Austin

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

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$1,000

deadline

August 31, 2026
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The 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.

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