Scholarships for graduate students - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

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

Rhode Island Foundation Scholarships

Bristol County • Kent County • Newport County • Providence County • Washington County • Rhode Island • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Rhode Island Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for all students, regardless of immigration status. High chances for local applicants!

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Inland Empire Community Foundation Scholarships

San Bernardino County • Riverside County • California • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

Inland Empire Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. One application for 30 scholarships available.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

The Asparagus Club Scholarship

Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Asparagus Club Scholarship offers $2,000 for students in Business, Food Management, or IT. Apply now for up to four semesters!

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $500

Incight Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Oregon • Washington • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students

The Incight Scholarship offers $500 to full-time college students with disabilities in WA, OR, or CA. Apply now!

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

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.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Hispanic Scholars Program

Texas • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Hispanic Scholars Program offers up to $5,000 for Texas students of Hispanic heritage with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Delta Dental Grants

Service • Dentistry • Pre-Dental • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Healthcare-Related • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Delta Dental Grants provide $2,000 for military spouses and dependents pursuing oral health training. Apply with an essay and reference.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

John Carew Memorial Scholarship

Horticulture • Graduate Students

Apply for the John Carew Memorial Scholarship for graduate students in horticulture. Award up to $4,000 available.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

American Bus Association Academic Merit Scholarships

Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Accounting • Hospitality • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The American Bus Association offers $5,000 scholarships for students in transportation, travel, and tourism with a 3.4 GPA.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $11,000

Central Scholarship

Maryland • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Central Scholarship offers $1,000-$11,000 to Maryland's African American/Black students with a 2.8 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

AFE Scholarships in Floriculture and Horticulture

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

AFE Scholarships offer over 30 awards up to $5,000 for U.S. students in Floriculture and Horticulture. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $6,000

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Scholarships

Allegany County • Cattaraugus County • Chautauqua County • Erie County • Genesee County • Niagara County • Orleans County • Wyoming County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo offers $3M in scholarships for local students with a 2.0 GPA, awarding up to $6,000 each.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship

Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Organic Formula Shop offers a $2,000 scholarship for single parents. Apply by writing an essay on parenting and student challenges.

Deadline:

May 6, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Colwell Law Group Single Parent Scholarship

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

The Colwell Law Group offers a $1,000 scholarship for single parents in higher education with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a 750-word essay.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

Get Up To $250

District 21 Louise Fiske Memorial Scholarship Fund

Broward County • Florida • Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Graduate Students

The District 21 Louise Fiske Memorial Scholarship Fund offers $250+ for Broward County nursing students with specific GPA requirements.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

District 14 Marcy Klosterman Memorial Scholarship Fund Lake County

Brevard County • Lake County • Marion County • Orange County • Osceola County • Seminole County • Sumter County • Volusia County • Florida • Nursing • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The District 14 Marcy Klosterman Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for nursing students in Lake County with specific GPA and essay requirements.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Future Journalism Teacher Scholarships

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

The Journalism Education Association offers $1,000 scholarships for future journalism teachers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

July 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Scholarships

Chautauqua County • Allegany County • Cattaraugus County • Warren County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation offers $1.5M+ in scholarships to local students with a single application process.

Deadline:

July 15, 2025

Get Up To $500

Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. Scholarship

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

Deadline:

July 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Brylak Law Safety Scholarship Contest

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

Win a $1,000 scholarship by creating a video or essay on how lawyers enhance safety in society. Open to college law students.

Deadline:

August 15, 2025

Get Up To $7,500

Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships

California • Nursing • Graduate Students

The Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships offers up to $7,500 for eligible California registered nurses pursuing advanced degrees.

Deadline:

December 31, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

ASA Minority Fellowship Program

Sociology • 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 • Graduate Students

The ASA Minority Fellowship Program offers $20,000 for underrepresented minority Ph.D. students in sociology. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

January 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Education Scholarship

American Studies • Political Science/Government • History • Age • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Science Scholarship

Marine Biology/Sciences • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

DAR Caroline E. Holt Nursing

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

Deadline:

January 31, 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.