Scholarships for graduate students - Jan '25

Updated Jan 31, 2025

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

Anita Cecil O'Donovan Fellowship

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Graduate Students

The Anita Cecil O'Donovan Fellowship offers $2,000 for graduate research on Cyprus archaeology or culture, requiring residence at CAARI.

Deadline:

December 6, 2025

Get Up To $50,000

Thoma Foundation - Art of the Spanish Americas Fellowships & Awards

Art History • History • Arts • Arts Management • Graduate Students

Thoma Foundation offers fellowships up to $50,000 for research in Spanish Americas art. Apply for predoctoral and postdoctoral support.

Deadline:

December 15, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship

Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship provides $2,000 for families of blind veterans. Full-time college enrollment required.

Deadline:

April 28, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Louis Agassiz Fuertes Award

Animal-Related • Graduate Students

The Louis Agassiz Fuertes Award offers $2,500 for avian research to WOS members, prioritizing graduate students and young professionals.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant For Research In European, African, Or Asian History

History • World Studies • Graduate Students

The Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant offers up to $1,500 for AHA members researching European, African, or Asian history.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship

Tennessee • Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for conservative theology students in Chattanooga pursuing Christian service.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $250

Traditional Scholarship

Horticulture • Food Sciences & Technology • Graduate Students • Juniors • Seniors

The Traditional Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time students in enology/viticulture with a 3.0+ GPA. Apply with a statement & recommendations.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Conducting Scholarship For Graduate Students

For Men • Graduate Students

Apply for a $2,500 scholarship for graduate students in conducting. Requires personal statement and recommendation letters.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

The Student Investigator Research Grant

Science • Medicine • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Graduate Students

The Student Investigator Research Grant offers $5,000 for doctoral students in audiology or hearing science to support their research projects.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $8,500

NJLA Scholarships

New Jersey • 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 • For students of color • Graduate Students

NJLA Scholarships offer up to $8,500 for diverse students in New Jersey attending ALA-accredited library schools. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $15,000

Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) Scholarships

California • Finance • For Women • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

FWSF Scholarships offer $10,000 for undergraduates and $15,000 for graduates in finance. Must be enrolled in a Bay Area college.

Deadline:

March 21, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Bisexual Foundation Scholarships

Psychology • Graduate Students

The Bisexual Foundation Scholarships offer up to $1,000 for graduate students researching bisexuality psychology. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

AIERF Minorities And Women Education Scholarship

Business Administration • Management • Finance • Accounting • 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 • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The AIERF Minorities And Women Education Scholarship offers $250+ for minority and women students in Real Estate Appraisal.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $6,000

Lew Erwin Extrusion Division Scholarship

Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Manufacturing/Production • Journalism • Communications • Mechanical Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students • Seniors

The Lew Erwin Extrusion Division Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for PhD or Senior-Masters research in polymer extrusion.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

O’Brien-Vrba Scholarship Trust

Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Wisconsin • For Christian students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The O’Brien-Vrba Scholarship Trust supports rural students in the Midwest with financial aid for undergraduates and graduates.

Deadline:

April 8, 2025

Get Up To $250

David Pohl Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students

The David Pohl Scholarship aids those pursuing UU ministry with a $250+ award. Apply with an essay, resume, FAFSA, and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,250

American Montessori Society Teacher Education Scholarships

Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The American Montessori Society offers $1,250 scholarships for aspiring Montessori teachers in AMS-affiliated programs. Apply now!

Deadline:

April 19, 2025

Get Up To $250

IAEM Scholarships

Natural Resources Management • Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

IAEM offers competitive scholarships for students in emergency management fields, with awards starting at $250. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 23, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

The Weston Scholarship

California • Photography • Arts • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Weston Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in Monterey or Santa Cruz studying black and white film photography.

Deadline:

April 28, 2025

Get Up To $7,500

Colvin Scholarship Fund

Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Colvin Scholarship Fund offers $7,500 for students dedicated to production agriculture. Apply with essays, videos, and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Steven Cutter Award

New Hampshire • Maine • Nursing • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Medicine • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Dentistry • Psychology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Steven Cutter Award offers up to $5,000 for health-related students from specific NH and ME towns. Apply with an essay and test scores.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $15,000

Full-Time Employee Scholarship

Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Mechanical • Graduate Students

The Full-Time Employee Scholarship offers up to $15,000 for employees pursuing advanced studies in air traffic control or aviation.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Academic Scholarships

Ohio • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Sports Management • Law Enforcement • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association offers $1,000 scholarships for recreation majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

DCAS Scholarship

New York • Agriculture • Horticulture • Sociology • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The DCAS Scholarship awards $2,500 to Dutchess County students in agriculture or horticulture with community service involvement.

Deadline:

May 11, 2025

Get Up To $500

Nanoscale Science and Technology Division Graduate Competition

Science • Technology • Graduate Students

NSTD Graduate Competition at AVS Symposium celebrates nanoscience researchers with $500 awards for poster/oral presentations.

Deadline:

May 13, 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.