Going to school to major in Business is a popular prospect for
college students in the United States.
Research.com names Business Administration and similar business-related majors such as
Construction Management, Healthcare Administration,
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and
Finance (to name a few) as some of the most
in-demand degrees for college students in 2023.
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Business degrees are a
profitable higher-education investment, too. According to Monster, students with a major in Business can choose from a variety of job titles. More than 60 percent of the Jobs listed by Monster have salaries of $90,000, or more, per year.
Monster adds, “Business degree jobs in technology and data-heavy industries are likely to continue growing and will have a high demand for business graduates in the immediate future.”
What Can you Do with a Business Degree?
It makes a lot of sense to consider enrolling in a business program as students find they have a variety of
business career options. All job industries require a strong business or administrative function to keep their companies prosperous.
Below are five of the highest-paying, and most popular, Business degree jobs according to Monster:
VP, Finance
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Finance Director
Corporate Controller
Portfolio Manager
Scholarships for Business Majors
A form of financial aid students don’t have to pay back, the scholarship opportunities listed below will help students pay for business school:
The IAPD Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students. You must be an employee or the child of an employee of an IAPD member company; be majoring in accounting, finance, business, marketing, engineering, supply chain management, or industrial production management; and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/29/24
Award Amount: $5,000
The Paul S. Mills Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a course of study in a financial service - related field to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/31/24
Award Amount: $1,000
The NDS/DMI Milk Marketing and Dairy Products Scholarship is available to sophomore and junior students who are pursuing a career in milk or dairy product marketing. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 4/15/24
Award Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
The PMI Founders Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are studying project management or a related field.
Deadline: 5/1/24
Award Amount: $2,000
The Row Zero Data Analytics Scholarship is available to undergraduate students. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a data analytics themed program including but not limited to accounting, economics, engineering, business, data analytics, data science, computer science, information systems, or any other analytical field. You must also submit a 500 - word essay about your career goals, passion for analytical thinking, and the role spreadsheets have played and will play in your career.
Deadline: 5/31/24
Award Amount: $1,000
The Extensiv Supply Chain Scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in supply chain, logistics, or operations management. To be considered, you must submit a 1,000 - word essay on what you believe the next big advancement is in supply chain management.
Deadline: 6/1/24
Award Amount: $2,500
The Digital Marketing Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduate students. You must be majoring in a field related to digital marketing and plan to enroll in at least 10 credit hours during the spring semester to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 6/1/24
Award Amount: $4,000
The Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation Scholarship is available to college sophomores and juniors who are majoring in business, finance, or economics. You must be enrolled in a college / university in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C. to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "How the securities markets affect our daily lives."
Deadline: 6/15/24
Award Amount: $5,000
The Speakeasy Scholarship Program is open to undergraduate students. You must be currently enrolled or accepted into a business, communication, or education program at an accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular activities to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 8/1/24
Award Amount: $1,000
The BELDON Scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in business, management, communications, marketing, or a related field. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 9/1/24
Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarships for Women in Business
The Mary Macey Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a career in the independent grocery industry. Experience in the grocery industry is preferred but not required.
Deadline: 4/15/24
Award Amount: Varies
The Women in Business Scholarship is available to female undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in business. You must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, exceptional leadership qualities, and involvement with your community to be considered for this award.
Deadline: 12/1/24
Award Amount: $1,000
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is available to female undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in business management. You must reside in a Zonta district/region to be eligible for this award. Applications must be submitted to your local Zonta club.
Deadline: Varies
Award Amount: $1,000
The more financial assistance you get from scholarships and grants the lower your tuition costs will be. This equates to graduating college with a profitable degree! Create your free Fastweb profile to find scholarships that fit you.
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Shawna Newman is the Managing Editor and a writer at Fastweb. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her direct work with college admissions teams, financial aid officers, college deans, ...