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Top graduate student scholarships for you
Find scholarships for graduate students that can help you pay for college.
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What are graduate student scholarships?
Graduate student scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for graduate students. Graduate student scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for graduate student scholarships
Before you apply for graduate student scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. Some common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are graduate student scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over scholarships for graduate students with smaller aware amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find graduate student scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find scholarships for graduate students.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search engine tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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"Be Bold" No Essay Scholarship
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Helen Graeber Overstreet Scholarship
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,175
The Helen Graeber Overstreet Scholarship funding shall be awarded to a senior collegiate or alumna member of Kappa Alpha Theta who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship funding shall be awarded to any collegiate or alumna member of Kappa Alpha Theta who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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Lee A. Dumas Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No Transcripts Required
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The Lee A. Dumas Memorial Endowed Scholarship is available to UCF student(s) of any class standing who is a permanent resident of Volusia or Flagler counties. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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Marilyn Chesher Lynch Scholarship
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,925
The Marilyn Chesher Lynch Scholarship shall be awarded to an alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must have a current affiliation with an alumnae chapter recorded in the Fraternity's records at the time recipients are selected. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to an alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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Joan Wagner Essex Scholarship
No essay
No Transcripts Required
$1,400
The Joan Wagner Essex Scholarship shall be awarded to a junior member of the Gamma Iota-University of Kentucky Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta with a GPA of at least 3.0 who will pursue undergraduate study during the academic year for which the scholarship funding is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship funding shall be awarded to a freshman, sophomore, or senior collegian member of Gamma Iota-University of Kentucky with a GPA of at least 3.0 who will pursue undergraduate study during the academic year for which the scholarship funding is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the scholarship funding shall be awarded to a senior collegiate member of Gamma Iota-University of Kentucky with a GPA of at least 3.0 who will pursue graduate study during the academic year for which the scholarship funding is awarded. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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Barbara Hackman Franklin Scholarship
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,825
The Barbara Hackman Franklin Scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the criteria in the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a senior collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grant
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
Varies
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Higher Education Grant assists students who are pursuing postsecondary and professional degrees (Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Postgraduate) and attending a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe. They must be a high school graduate or have earned a GED Diploma. Applicants must meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement: Freshmen students - 2.0; Sophomore students - 2.25; Juniors-Seniors students - 2.50; Graduate or PostGraduate Studentss - 3.0. The application has a few deadlines: April 15th for the Summer Semester; July 15th for the Fall Semester; October 15th for the Winter Semester; and December 15th for the Spring Semester. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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Margaret Killen Banta Graduate Scholarship
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,875
The Margaret Killen Banta Graduate Scholarship shall be awarded to a senior collegian member of Alpha Psi-Lawrence University who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. If no member from Alpha Psi applies, the scholarship shall be awarded to a senior collegian member of a chapter in District 1 who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Selection is based on the member's contribution to her chapter. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veteranss or Purple Heart Recipients
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$5,000
The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veteranss or Purple Heart Recipients provides up to 100 percent of tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 124 semester credit-hours at Indiana public colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate. The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veteranss or Purple Heart Recipients provides an annual award of up to $5,000 of tuition and regularly assessed fees at Indiana private, non-profit colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate if the recipient graduated high school January 1, 2023 or later. Recipients who graduated prior to January 1, 2023 are not eligible to use the award at private, non-profit colleges and universities. The student must be eligible for the resident tuition rate at the Indiana public college or university where they attend. After high school graduation, the student must be pursuing a degree or certificate at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level that is eligible for Title IV federal student aid. Students have eight academic years to use this tuition and fee exemption. Please visit the award's website for more information.
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Anne Ehrenhardt Nolting Scholarship
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,550
The Anne Ehrenhardt Nolting Scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian member of Alpha-DePauw with a B+ average who will pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the criteria stipulated in the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian member of Alpha-DePauw who will pursue an undergraduate degree in any field during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the criteria stipulated in the first and second criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a senior collegian or alumna member of Alpha-DePauw who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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William & Mary School of Education Award for Excellence
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,000
The William & Mary School of Education Award for Excellence is awarded to two meritorious Graduate Studentss: one a Master's candidate and the other an Educational Specialist or Doctoral candidate. In 1989, the Faculty added a third award for excellence to recognize an underGraduate Students. The sole purpose of these awards is to bestow on the recipients recognition as outstanding students in education. Undergraduates and both part-time and full-time Graduate Studentss are eligible for consideration, and both graduate recipients may be from the same program of studies. The individual must be eligible to participate in the May Commencement ceremony. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for graduate student scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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