Scholarships for graduate students - Jan '25

Updated Jan 31, 2025

Apply below to the best Scholarships for graduate students for January 2025.

Accounting Scholarship

Colorado • Accounting • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Accounting Scholarship provides $2,500 for Colorado CPAs members studying Accounting with a 3.25 GPA at eligible colleges.

Deadline:

June 29, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Military • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Minnesota • Missouri • North Dakota • Ohio • South Dakota • Wisconsin • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans, offering $500 to $5,000 for students in the Midwest with Korean heritage.

Deadline:

June 29, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Mountain States Regional Chapter Scholarship

Military • Colorado • Nebraska • Kansas • New Mexico • Wyoming • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline:

June 29, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Northeastern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Military • Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York • Rhode Island • Vermont • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

June 29, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Southwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Military • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Oklahoma • Texas • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

June 29, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Southern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Military • Alabama • Florida • Georgia • South Carolina • Tennessee • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline:

June 29, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

William J. Tangye Scholarship

Engineering • Architecture • Construction Engineering • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The William J. Tangye Scholarship offers $2,500 for children of ICC members pursuing Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Technology.

Deadline:

June 30, 2025

Get Up To $750

Charles Hall Grandgent Award

Literature • Graduate Students

The Charles Hall Grandgent Award offers $750 for the best essay on Dante Alighieri by graduate students in the US and Canada.

Deadline:

June 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

"A Better World" Spirituality and Technology Advancement Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The 'A Better World' Scholarship offers $1,000 to students promoting positive change through spirituality and technology.

Deadline:

July 19, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California Scholarship

Law • Criminal Justice • Graduate Students

The Vietnamese American Bar Association offers a $2,000 scholarship for law students committed to serving the Vietnamese-American community.

Deadline:

July 28, 2025

Get Up To $500

AECT Legacy Graduate Scholarship

Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The AECT Legacy Graduate Scholarship supports K-12 educators pursuing advanced degrees in educational technology or library media with a $500 award.

Deadline:

August 14, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Watson Fellowship

Conservation • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students

The Watson Fellowship offers a $5,000 scholarship for graduate students in turfgrass science pursuing careers in research and sustainability.

Deadline:

September 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Gunder-DCMS Scholarship

Pennsylvania • Medicine • Graduate Students

The Gunder-DCMS Scholarship awards $1,500 to second-year Penn State medical students who meet residency and membership criteria.

Deadline:

September 30, 2025

Get Up To $7,500

Lithuanian Foundation Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Lithuanian Foundation Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for full-time students of Lithuanian heritage. Apply now!

Deadline:

October 1, 2025

Get Up To $50,000

Brave of Heart Scholarship Program

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

The Brave of Heart Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for dependents of frontline healthcare workers lost to COVID-19. Apply now!

Deadline:

October 5, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

Woman in aviation Scholarship

Aviation/Aeronautical • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

WAI offers scholarships up to $20,000 for active members. Apply online with specific eligibility requirements.

Deadline:

October 12, 2025

Get Up To $1,750

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Graduate Scholarship

Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students

The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Graduate Scholarship offers $1,750 for SHAPE America members in health-related master's or doctoral programs.

Deadline:

October 14, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Sterling Welch, DO, Scholars Grant

Medicine • Graduate Students

The Sterling Welch, DO, Scholars Grant provides $2,000 to osteopathic medical students with financial need and community service involvement.

Deadline:

October 31, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

UPE Scholarship Awards

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

UPE Scholarship Awards offer $1,000 to $3,000 for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. Apply with transcripts and recommendations.

Deadline:

October 31, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

William A. Fischer Scholarship

Geological & Earth Sciences • Engineering • Technology • Science • Graduate Students

The William A. Fischer Scholarship offers $2,000 for graduate students in remote sensing related to Earth's resources. Apply with an essay.

Deadline:

November 3, 2025

Get Up To $7,000

Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship

Technology • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Graduate Students

The Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship awards $7,000 to PhD students in remote sensing. Membership in ASPRS required.

Deadline:

November 3, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Western Institute Of Nursing (WIN) Grant

Nursing • Graduate Students

The WIN Grant offers $10,000 for nursing research to qualified registered nurses in doctoral programs. Apply online and complete within a year.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Ethnic Minority Scholarship

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

The Ethnic Minority Scholarship offers $2,000 awards to 32 ethnic minority students in Football Athletic Training programs.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Female Scholarship

For Women • Athletic • Graduate Students

32 scholarships of $2,000 each for female students in Athletic Training master's or doctoral programs, requiring an internship.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Helena Wylde Swiny And Stuart Swiny Fellowship

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • World Studies • Graduate Students

The Helena Wylde Swiny And Stuart Swiny Fellowship offers $2,000 for graduate research projects related to Cyprus.

Deadline:

December 6, 2025

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FAQ

You can find scholarships for graduate students on platforms like Mos, which aggregates various scholarship opportunities tailored for graduate-level education.

It's advisable to start applying for scholarships for graduate students as early as possible, ideally several months before your program begins, to ensure you meet all deadlines.

In your personal statement for scholarships for graduate students, you should include your academic achievements, career goals, relevant experiences, and why you are a strong candidate for the scholarship.

Yes, many scholarships for graduate students are open to international students. However, eligibility may vary, so it's important to check the specific requirements of each scholarship.

While many scholarships for graduate students consider GPA as a factor, not all require a high GPA. Some scholarships may focus on other criteria such as research experience or community involvement.

To increase your chances of winning a scholarship for graduate students, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.