First-year graduate student scholarships - Jan '25

Because College is Expensive Scholarship

Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the $500 Because College is Expensive Scholarship for high school and college students. Random drawing for winner.

$1,000 Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Too Cool To Pay for School Scholarship awards $1,000 to eligible students in the US. Apply online to qualify.

Return 2 College Scholarship

Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen

The Return 2 College Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students aged 17+ with a simple essay requirement.

Ascent & Mos New Year, New You Scholarship

Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Ascent & Mos New Year, New You Scholarship offers $1,000 to students who are 14 and older and enrolled in school, as well as their parents.

CareerFitter Scholarship

Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The CareerFitter Scholarship awards $1,000 to students with a 2.4 GPA or higher. Open to all students, including undocumented.

$2,025 New Year, New Opportunity Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the $2,025 New Year, New Opportunity Scholarship by answering a short form. Open to U.S. residents aged 13+.

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

Athletic & Related • Psychology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Nursing • Medicine • Dentistry • Mental Health • Health Education • Sports Management • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship offers $1,500 to students pursuing health and fitness careers, recognizing leadership and achievement.

WonderMom Scholarship

Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

WonderMom Scholarship awards $1,000 for high school seniors and $2,000 for college students who are single parents. Apply online.

I Have a Dream Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The I Have a Dream Scholarship offers $1,500 to a U.S. resident aged 14+ to support their educational aspirations.

Shape The Future Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Shape The Future Scholarship awards $2,500 to students passionate about Travel and Business with a 2.0 GPA. Essay required.

Got a Spine Scholarship

Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Got a Spine Scholarship offers $500 for full-time US or Canadian college students with a 2.5 GPA and an essay requirement.

SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship

Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • STEM • Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The SBB Research Group offers 12 STEM scholarships of $2,500 for full-time students. Apply now with an essay!

The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Mensa Foundation offers scholarships for U.S. citizens and residents enrolled in accredited colleges, starting at $250.

CampusReel Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the $2,000 CampusReel Scholarship by watching a virtual tour and completing a short form.

"A Bold Life" No-Essay Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Graduates • Graduate Students

"A Bold Life" No-Essay Scholarship awards $500 to students and non-students dedicated to overcoming fear and pursuing fulfillment.

Women in Healthcare Scholarship

Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Women in Healthcare Scholarship offers $1,000 to female students pursuing healthcare. Share your passion and impact in the field.

"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the $25,000 Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship by showcasing your bold profile on Bold.org.

$1,000 Scholarship for First-Generation Students

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the $1,000 Scholarship for First-Generation Students by answering a short form. Open to U.S. residents aged 13+.

$1000 Legit Course Reviewers Scholarship Program

Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The $1000 Legit Course Reviewers Scholarship Program offers students a chance to win by writing an essay on online learning.

Last Mile Education Fund

Cybersecurity • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Last Mile Education Fund provides up to $10,000 for under-represented college students in tech. Financial need required.

Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship

Counseling • Nursing • Psychology • Social Work • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to students pursuing mental health careers. Open to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship offers $500 to BIPOC students pursuing STEM. Apply with an essay on your impact in the field.

Simon Strong Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Simon Strong Scholarship awards $500 to BIPOC students with volunteer experience and a 2.5 GPA. Essay required on overcoming adversity.

R.F. Wittmeyer Community Service Scholarship

Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The R.F. Wittmeyer Community Service Scholarship awards $1,000 to students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a 750-1,000 word essay.

Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship

Texas • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship offers $5,000 monthly to Texas students with a 3.3 GPA or higher. Open to high school and college students.

Medical Diversity Scholarship

Medicine • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students

The Medical Diversity Scholarship offers $2,000 to medical students from minority groups committed to diversity. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Steven Penn Bryan Scholarship Fund

Counseling • Psychology • Social Work • Mental Health • Age • Graduate Students

The Steven Penn Bryan Scholarship Fund provides $1,810 for students over 30 pursuing a master's in counseling or related fields.

A&WMA International Scholarship

Environmental Engineering • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Conservation • Other Trades/Crafts • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Engineering • Graduate Students

A&WMA International Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for full-time graduate students in environmental fields. One-year award, reapply for second year.

The Nuclear Family Scholarship

Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Nuclear Family Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students with a 3.0 GPA. Submit a 750-1000 word essay to apply.

John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship

San Diego County • California • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to LGBTQ+ students in San Diego County with specific GPA requirements.

Benjamin Cottone Scholarship

Pre-Med • Medicine • Graduate Students

UNICO Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for US citizens of Italian heritage pursuing medical degrees. Apply now!

Sergeant John Basilone Post Graduate Scholarship

Graduate Students

The UNICO Foundation offers $3,000 scholarships for U.S. citizens of Italian descent pursuing graduate studies.

Who Inspires You Scholarship

Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Who Inspires You Scholarship awards $1,000 for an inspiring essay. Minimum GPA 3.0 required.

Humanity Rising Scholarship

Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Humanity Rising Scholarship awards $500 to $2,500 for student service projects. Share your story via video or writing to apply.

MyBioSource Scholarship for All Majors

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

MyBioSource offers five $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, and international students. Apply with an essay.

The Bob Hoskins and Sandy McDougald Scholarship

Palm Beach County • Broward County • Okeechobee County • Martin County • St. Lucie County • Indian River County • Florida • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Horticulture • Natural Resources Management • Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Bob Hoskins and Sandy McDougald Scholarship awards $1,500 to students in horticulture programs in select Florida counties.

New Mexico Garden Clubs Scholarship

New Mexico • Environmental Science • Agricultural Science • Horticulture • Conservation • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The New Mexico Garden Clubs Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in garden-related fields attending New Mexico colleges.

Central Alabama Community Foundation Scholarships

Butler County • Cullman County • Lowndes County • Macon County • Montgomery County • Pike County • Alabama • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Central Alabama Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in select Alabama counties. Apply online now!

Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarships

Kalamazoo County • Van Buren County • St. Joseph County • Calhoun County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Kalamazoo Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,500 for local students. One application for 70 scholarships. Apply now!

Charlevoix County Community Foundation Scholarships

Charlevoix County • Michigan • Medicine • Nursing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Charlevoix County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local high school seniors based on merit and need.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship offers $1,200 to science students with a GPA above 3.0. Apply with an essay and video.

Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship

Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students

The Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship offers $1,250 to U.S. Armed Forces members demonstrating leadership at Minnesota State Colleges.

Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest

Law • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Enter the Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest for a chance to win a $1,500 award by writing an essay on your law aspirations.

Sutliff and Stout Diversity in Law Scholarship

Legal • Law • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Sutliff & Stout offers a $1,500 scholarship for an essay on distracted driving habits and solutions. Open to high school and college students.

Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship

Texas • Oklahoma • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Game Design • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Technology • Graphic Design • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship awards $5,000 to Texas and Oklahoma students in tech fields. Apply now!

Nurse Oneita Dongieux Award for Excellence

Mississippi • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Nurse Oneita Dongieux Award offers $500 to nursing students in Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required for application.

UMSA Foundation Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law 2025 Scholarships - JD

Law • Graduate Students

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law 2025 Scholarships - JD are offered to law students who will be enrolled at a participating school.

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law 2025 Scholarships - LLM

Law • Graduate Students

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law 2025 Scholarships - LLM are offered to law students who will be enrolled at a participating school.

American Bus Association (ABA) Diversity Scholarship

Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Hospitality • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The ABA Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 to diverse students in travel and tourism majors. Apply with a 500-word essay.