Physical Sciences
Physical science is a branch of natural science that studies non-living systems, in contrast to life science. It in turn has many branches, each referred to as a "physical science", together called the "physical sciences".
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Scholarships for Physical Sciences Majors
Regeneron Science Talent SearchSociety for Science |
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award Up to $250,000 |
deadline November 05, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Regeneron Science Talent Search is open to especially talented high school seniors. Students will be given the challenge of conducting independent science, math, or engineering research. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 20 - page research report explaining your experiments and conclusions. Research must be the work of a single... View Scholarship Details |
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NSF SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellowship (NSF I-PERF)American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) |
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award Up to $78,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe NSF SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellowship (NSF I-PERF) is available to students who hold an earned doctoral degree in an NSF-supported STEM discipline from a recognized Ph.D. granting institution. You must have earned relevant doctoral degree within 7 years of their application to the I-PERF research opportunity, and be a... View Scholarship Details |
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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Sturgis FellowshipUniversity of Arkansas |
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award $20,000 |
deadline February 01, 2027 |
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DescriptionThe Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be... View Scholarship Details |
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SEI General ScholarshipSolar Energy International (SEI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe SEI General Scholarship is available to students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected students to help facilitate their professional development and eventual entry into the solar energy workforce. View Scholarship Details |
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Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board ScholarshipTuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship is open to entering students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an SAT score of 850 or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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EAGLES Scholarship - PSUPortland State University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and... View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars. View Scholarship Details |
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Swalm Brookhaven ScholarshipMississippi State University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline March 01, 2027 |
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DescriptionThe Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University who plan on studying engineering, technology, computer science, physics, or chemistry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a graduate of Brookhaven High School or Brookhaven Academy to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Endeavour Women in Tech ScholarshipsEndeavour |
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award $10,000 |
deadline September 08, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarship is open to female freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior college students. You must be pursuing majors in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) have a 3.5 GPA or higher and submit a personal essay in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Physical Sciences Related Majors
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Astronomy
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Astrophysics
- Forensic Chemistry
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Planetary Astronomy and Science
- Organic Chemistry
- Paleontology
- Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Environmental Chemistry
- Nuclear Physics
- Chemical Physics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science
- Geophysics and Seismology
