Scholarships for graduate students - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

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

L. Ron Hubbard Writers Of The Future Contest Award

Writing • Literature • Graduate Students • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors

The L. Ron Hubbard Writers Of The Future Contest awards amateur writers for sci-fi and fantasy stories, offering up to $5,000 in prizes.

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Get Up To $1,000

The Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship

Alabama • Georgia • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Radio & Television • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Charles Clark Cordle Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Georgia or Alabama college students with an Amateur Radio License.

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Get Up To $250

Society for Technical Communication Student Scholarships

Communications • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Society for Technical Communication offers $250+ scholarships for students in technical communication programs.

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Get Up To $2,500

The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship offers $2,500 for amateur radio operators in the Pacific Northwest pursuing higher education.

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Get Up To $5,000

ERF SNMMI-TS Advanced Degree Award

Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Graduate Students

The ERF SNMMI-TS Advanced Degree Award offers $5,000 to support students in nuclear medicine advanced programs.

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Get Up To $4,000

Garden Club of America Centennial Pollinator Fellowship

Agriculture • Environmental Science • Biology • Graduate Students

The GCA Centennial Pollinator Fellowship offers $4,000 for U.S. graduate students researching pollinator science. Reapply for more funding.

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Get Up To $5,000

Future Jazz Master Scholarship

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

The Future Jazz Master Scholarship offers $5,000 to jazz performers and composers aged 17-24. Submit a musical work to apply.

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Get Up To $20,000

Dolly Parton Songwriters Award

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

The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award offers $20,000 to student songwriters aged 17-24 in various genres. Submit an original song to apply.

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Get Up To $5,000

SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship

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

SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in manufacturing-related majors with SME membership.

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Get Up To $20,000

NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral)

Mental Health • Psychology • 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 NBCC Minority Fellowship offers $20,000 for doctoral counseling students with experience in underserved minority communities.

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Get Up To $2,500

Rise Scholarship

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

The RISE Scholarship provides up to $4,000 for Philadelphia students pursuing degrees, requiring financial need and financial literacy units.

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Get Up To $2,000

The William Gordon Buckner, WØVZK, Memorial Scholarship

Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The WØVZK Memorial Scholarship awards $2,000 to FCC-licensed amateur radio operators in college. High academic achievers preferred.

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Get Up To $20,000

General Research Grant

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Sociology • Graduate Students

The Leakey Foundation offers up to $15,000 for research on human origins for advanced doctoral students and established scientists.

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Get Up To $10,000

Sacks For CF Scholarship

Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen

The Sacks for CF Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to students with cystic fibrosis who excel in therapy adherence and academics.

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Get Up To $2,500

Louisiana CPA Education Foundation Scholarships

Louisiana • Accounting • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Louisiana CPA Education Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for accounting students with a 3.0 GPA in Louisiana colleges.

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Get Up To $37,000

The Kress Foundation Conservation Fellowships

Conservation • Graduate Students • Graduates

The Kress Foundation offers $37,000 fellowships for emerging conservators to enhance their skills through post-graduate opportunities.

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Get Up To $2,000

NEWH Vancouver Region Scholarship

Foreign Country • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The NEWH Vancouver Region Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for students in hospitality-related fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Get Up To $5,000

Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship

Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

NHA Scholarship Fund offers up to $5000 for students with NHA membership or active duty helicopter affiliation. Apply now!

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Get Up To $4,000

ERF SNMMI-TS Bachelor's or Master's Degree Completion Scholarship

Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The SNMMI-TS Scholarship offers $4,000 for nuclear medicine students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.

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Get Up To $15,000

Seminary Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students

The Trinity Education Foundation offers up to $15,000 for MDiv students attending a Christian seminary in the U.S. for full-time ministry.

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Get Up To $1,300

Elaine Gelman Scholarship

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

The Elaine Gelman Scholarship awards $1,300 to NAPNAP members in pediatric-focused graduate programs with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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Get Up To $5,000

AAA Education Research Scholarship

Graduate Students

The AAA Education Research Scholarship offers $5,000 to support graduate students and early-career researchers in anatomical education projects.

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Get Up To $2,000

General Fund Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students

The General Fund Scholarship offers $2,000 to licensed radio amateurs pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

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Get Up To $7,500

CalCPA Scholarship Program

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

CalCPA offers scholarships from $500 to $7,500 for students pursuing accounting with a minimum GPA of 2.7.

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Get Up To $2,000

VSA International Young Soloists Award Program

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

The VSA International Young Soloists Award offers $2,000 to young musicians with disabilities aged 14-25. Apply now!

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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.