Scholarships for graduate students - Jan '25

Updated Jan 31, 2025

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

Mined Land Reclamation Educational Grant Program

Conservation • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Mined Land Reclamation Educational Grant offers $2,000 for students studying mined land reclamation. Apply with an essay and references.

Deadline:

July 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

David C. Maloney Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Social Work • Counseling • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The David C. Maloney Scholarship offers $250+ to NOHS members in human services with a 3.2 GPA. Special consideration for minorities and special needs.

Deadline:

July 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Joseph Sumner Smith Scholarship

Massachusetts • For Something we failed to mention students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Joseph Sumner Smith Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for UU students at Harvard, encouraging those pursuing ministry to apply.

Deadline:

July 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Ingrid Josefin Ridky Academic Scholarship

Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Ingrid Josefin Ridky Scholarship awards $1,000 to ANN members in neonatal nursing with 2 years of experience. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Deadline:

August 1, 2025

Get Up To $6,000

Zale Parry Scholarship

Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Graduate Students

The Zale Parry Scholarship offers $6,000 for graduate students in diving fields. Must be a certified diver to apply.

Deadline:

August 31, 2025

Get Up To $250

Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship

Energy • Environmental Engineering • Geological & Earth Sciences • Natural Resources Management • Materials Science • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship supports geology, mining engineering, or mineral economics students with a $250+ award.

Deadline:

October 16, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

NSLS scholarships

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

NSLS scholarships support members' leadership growth and service with awards up to $3,000. Essays and references required to apply.

Deadline:

October 27, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

O.H. Ammann Research Fellowship

Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The O.H. Ammann Research Fellowship awards $5,000 to ASCE student members in structural engineering. Essay and recommendations required.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship

Geological & Earth Sciences • Photography • Urban Design • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students

The Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 for graduate students in Surveying Mapping or Photogrammetry. Apply now!

Deadline:

November 3, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship

Technology • Photography • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for students studying theoretical photogrammetry. Apply with a statement and research papers.

Deadline:

November 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

E.J. Sierleja Memorial Fellowship

Industrial Engineering • Transportation/Logistics • Graduate Students

The E.J. Sierleja Memorial Fellowship offers $1,000 for graduate students in transportation, prioritizing rail studies. Apply with essay & references.

Deadline:

November 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship Award

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

The Alan D. Waggoner Scholarship offers $1,000 to passionate sonographer students in CAAHEP programs, nominated by their directors.

Deadline:

November 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Gretchen Laatsch Scholarships

Graduate Students

The Gretchen Laatsch Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for graduate students in college unions and student activities research.

Deadline:

November 20, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

MAFCS Scholarship for Specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences

Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Fashion • Economics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

MAFCS offers scholarships up to $1,000 for AAFCS/MAFCS members studying Family and Consumer Sciences.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

James Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

For students with disabilities • New Mexico • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The James Hamilton Memorial Scholarship aids New Mexico residents with hemophilia in pursuing college education, offering $250.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,025

$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+.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

SteadyFoot Annual Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

SteadyFoot offers a $1,000 annual scholarship for students. Write a 500-1000 word essay on running to apply. International students welcome!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,000

The RevPart STEM Scholarship

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

The RevPart STEM Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for undergraduate or graduate STEM students at accredited colleges.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,000

$2,000 Winter Wonderland Scholarship

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

Apply for the $2,000 Winter Wonderland Scholarship by answering one question about the holidays. Open to U.S. residents aged 13+.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,500

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!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $500

Pumpkin Spice Fan Scholarship

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

The Pumpkin Spice Fan Scholarship awards $500 to students passionate about pumpkin spice, regardless of GPA or education level.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

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.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $500

Dwight "The Professor" Baldwin Scholarship

For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dwight Baldwin Scholarship awards $500 to students with disabilities. Applicants must submit an essay to apply.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,500

SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship

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

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,500

SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship

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

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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.