Scholarships for graduate students - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

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

Cashtelligent Financial Literacy Scholarship

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

Apply for the Cashtelligent Financial Literacy Scholarship for a chance to win $1,000. Open to students and parents in the U.S.

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Get Up To $1,000

Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship

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

The Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship offers $1,000 to college students or GED holders with a 3.0 GPA interested in juvenile justice.

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Get Up To $1,000

Illinois Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarship

Illinois • Indiana • Minnesota • Michigan • Ohio • Wisconsin • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Environmental Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Illinois Scholarship for full-time students in natural resource disciplines with GPA requirements. Award: $1,000.

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Get Up To $5,000

Accountants Coalition Minority Scholarship

Michigan • Accounting • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Accountants Coalition Minority Scholarship offers $5,000 to minority students in Michigan pursuing accounting degrees.

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Get Up To $500

Robert Esser Student Achievement Scholarship

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

The Robert Esser Scholarship offers $500 for Illinois students in lake-related programs. Emphasis on volunteer experience required.

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Get Up To $36,000

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Physics • Science • STEM • Graduate Students

The DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship offers $36,000/year for U.S. citizens pursuing a Ph.D. in STEM fields.

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Get Up To $1,500

Holzheimer Memorial Student Scholarship

Public Policy & Administration • Urban Design • Graduate Students

The Holzheimer Memorial Student Scholarship offers $1,500 for Master's students in planning programs with a 2,500-word paper submission.

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Get Up To $5,000

UPS/NLF Gold Mountain Scholarships

Law • For Asian students • Graduate Students

The UPS/NLF Gold Mountain Scholarships offer $5,000 to first-generation law students committed to the Asian Pacific American community.

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Get Up To $28,000

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships

Science • American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Mathematics • Engineering • Psychology • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Teacher Education • Teaching • Graduate Students

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships offer $28,000 for Ph.D. or Sc.D. candidates completing research-based dissertations.

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Get Up To $10,000

Community Action Grants

Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Graduate Students

Community Action Grants fund innovative programs promoting education and equity for women and girls, offering up to $10,000.

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Get Up To $250

Greater New Orleans Foundation Scholarships

Jefferson County • Orleans County • Plaquemines County • St. Bernard County • St. Charles County • St. James County • St. John the Baptist County • St. Tammany County • Tangipahoa County • Washington County • Louisiana • Healthcare-Related • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Greater New Orleans Foundation offers scholarships for local students pursuing higher education. Apply now for awards starting at $250!

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Get Up To $1,000

B.Davis Scholarship

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

The B.Davis Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school juniors, seniors, and post-secondary students without academic requirements.

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Get Up To $15,000

Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship Program

Public Policy & Administration • Public Health • Graduate Students

The Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship offers $20,000 for graduate students in Public Policy or Public Health focused on reproductive rights.

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Get Up To $4,000

AIHF Scholarships

Environmental Science • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

AIHF offers $1,000-$4,000 scholarships for Industrial Hygiene students. Apply with transcripts, CV, photo, and recommendations.

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Get Up To $30,000

Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) Scholarship

Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Medicine • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Science • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

NAAF Scholarship supports Native American students in agriculture with awards up to $30,000. Minimum GPA 2.7 required.

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Get Up To $1,000

James E. Beckley Student Writing Competition

Law • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students

The James E. Beckley Securities Arbitration and Law Writing Competition is a writing contest open to all students who attend a law school in the United States.

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Get Up To $30,000

Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)

Military • Dentistry • Medicine • Health/Medical Technology • Psychology • Veterinary • Nursing • Counseling • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores

The Army HPSP covers full tuition for medical degrees and offers a stipend for active duty officers pursuing healthcare professions.

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Get Up To $24,000

Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship

Athletic & Related • Sports Management • Graduate Students

The Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship offers $24,000 for NCAA athlete students with a 3.50 GPA pursuing graduate studies.

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Get Up To $3,000

Abe Voron Award

Radio & Television • Graduate Students • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Abe Voron Scholarship offers $3,000 for students pursuing a radio career with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and references.

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Get Up To $10,000

Kim de Reburtis Student Scholarship

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

Annual Kim de Reburtis Student Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for U.S. students addressing dam and levee design challenges.

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Get Up To $2,000

Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship

Indiana • Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Ft. Wayne Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Indiana students in engineering fields with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

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Get Up To $30,000

The UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars

Law • Graduate Students

UCLA Law offers full tuition scholarships for J.D. students based on merit and overcoming adversity. Apply now!

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Get Up To $18,000

Joe Rudd Scholarships

Law • Graduate Students

Joe Rudd Scholarships offer up to $18,000 for full-time law students focused on natural resources or energy law.

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Get Up To $2,500

$2,500 College Raptor Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the $2,500 College Raptor Scholarship for U.S. residents aged 16+ enrolled in higher education. Essay required.

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Get Up To $1,000

Pacific Seed Association Scholarship

Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Biology • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Pacific Seed Association Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for students in agribusiness and related fields with a focus on the seed industry.

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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.