Social Sciences

From sociology to geography, social science majors comprise a variety of fields dealing with human behavior. Based in the humanities, social science majors can take several career paths: historians, geographers, psychologists, counselors, urban planners and more.

The highest paying degrees in social science include: masters in economics, masters in political science, finance, international relations and behavioral analysis.

Majoring in social science, the student should have a desire to work with others, to improve difficult situations and to solve problems. The ability to think on the fly and resolve issues is a strong quality in a social science major. In addition, a major in the social sciences can help align ideals for a sprint into politics and civil service. Typical salaries in the social sciences range from lower-level counseling positions in the low $30K range to well into six-figures for politicians and campaign managers.

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Scholarships for Social Sciences Majors

Bullet name award deadline Link
 

Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

Up to $30,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

February 01, 2024
See Details
 

Bess Heflin Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies

$19,000 Varies See Details
 

Bess Heflin Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies

award

$19,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

award

Up to $22,000

deadline

January 15, 2024
See Details
 

Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program

Council of American Overseas Research Centers

$12,600 December 06, 2023 See Details
 

Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program

Council of American Overseas Research Centers

award

$12,600

deadline

December 06, 2023
See Details
 

Vida Dutton Scudder Fellowship

Wellesley College, Graduate Financial Aid

Up to $11,000 Varies See Details
 

Vida Dutton Scudder Fellowship

Wellesley College, Graduate Financial Aid

award

Up to $11,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Graduate Assistantships for Doctoral Students Scholarship - Nova SEU

Nova Southeastern University

$10,000 Varies See Details
 

Graduate Assistantships for Doctoral Students Scholarship - Nova SEU

Nova Southeastern University

award

$10,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate Studies

Career Transitions for Dancers

$5,000 Varies See Details
 

Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate Studies

Career Transitions for Dancers

award

$5,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship

University of California, San Diego

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details
 

Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship

University of California, San Diego

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Mueller HBCU Scholarship

American Water Works Association

$5,000 December 19, 2023 See Details
 

Mueller HBCU Scholarship

American Water Works Association

award

$5,000

deadline

December 19, 2023
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J and L Presidential Scholarship

American Water Works Association

$5,000 December 19, 2023 See Details
 

J and L Presidential Scholarship

American Water Works Association

award

$5,000

deadline

December 19, 2023
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