Below is a list of 50 scholarships available to Graduate Students. The majority of these scholarships require a short essay submission along with an application. A few scholarships are conditional on the applicant’s ethnicity, their chosen major, or whether or not they struggle with a disability.
The scholarships listed below are open to Graduate Students but not always exclusively grad students only.
The earliest deadline in the list below is June 1.
The majority of the scholarships below award $1,000.
Benoit Migambi Chronic and Neurological Diseases Scholarship
Application Period
Ends Jun 1
Award(s)
Two (2) winners
$500
Eligibility
Applicant must be a graduate student. They must also be majoring in the medical field and studying chronic or neurological diseases.
Requirements
Applicants must submit a 700 to 1000 word essay, “Why are you pursuing studies about neurological and chronic diseases?”
The scholarship is open to graduate students and undergraduates.
Requirements
Applicants must submit a 400 to 600 word essay, “Describe an important life lesson you’ve learned and what it taught you. How will you use this lesson to help you move forward? How has the experience or lesson made you stronger as a person and in life?”
Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships
Application Period
Ends May 31
Award(s)
One (1) winner(s)
Unspecified
Eligibility
Applicant must be pursuing an Associate’s degree or higher, be enrolled with an American Indian tribe and submit a copy of that enrollment. They must also maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
Requirements
Submit an application and submit essays that show the student’s connection to their tribal nation and Indian country.
Applicant must be a woman 25 years of age or older. They must also be a resident of either Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, Marlboro, Monroe Township or Morganville. The applicant must also be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program, and have completed at least 6 credits if a graduate student. Applicant must maintain at least a “B” average.
Requirements
Submit at least 2 letters of recommendation along with the application
Applicant must be a woman and a graduate student. They must also be from Berks County.
Requirements
In addition to the application form, the applicant must include two letters of recommendation, a school transcript, and copy of last year’s previous tax return.
Applicant must be a full time employee or the dependent of a full time employee of the American Bus Association for at least 1 year. The student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and be enrolled in a major relevant to transportation, travel, or tourism.
Requirements
Students from other majors will be required to submit a short essay on how their major is relevant to those industries.
Against the Grain Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship
Application Period
Ends May 31
Award(s)
Multiple winner(s)
$1,500
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 25% Asian American and be a student with at least a 3.5 GPA.
Requirements
Application requires a video presentation showcasing the student’s work and their qualifications, an essay, and letters of recommendation. Applicants will also be judged based on leadership/community service experience and contribution, and in a phone/in-person committee interview. Scholarship winners will also be required to submit a short 1 minute “thank you” video.
Applicant must be a student in information and records management, specifically; Records Management/Governance or Archivist and Academic Library degrees/studies. Applicant must also be a resident of either Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico. GPA must be a 3.0 or higher.
Requirements
Applicants must also submit a 200 to 300 word essay describing how their educational pursuits will benefit their career in records and information management and how it will support and add value to an organization. The application also requires 3 letters of recommendation, a copy of a school transcript, and a degree plan.
Multiple winner(s)
Full tuition up to 4 years. Funding for books and school fees, a $2,000 monthly stipend and another monthly stipend for food and housing. Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus, officer’s pay during school break. The salary increases with promotions, service time, and if increases with cost of living occur.
Eligibility
Applicants must be majoring in either; medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, counseling/clinical psychology, or optometry. Applicants must also have active duty status in the army.
Multiple winner(s)
$10,000 to $42,000 depending on program and length of program.
Eligibility
Applicant must be enrolled at the graduate level in a program related to oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and resource management disciplines. Applicant must also maintain a 3.30 GPA or higher and full time status.
Requirements
Recipients of the scholarship are required to attend orientation training, and provide annual reports documenting their activities and accomplishments. At the end of the program collaboration, recipients are required to submit a trip report documenting their experience, and a final report at the the conclusion of the scholarship program.
Nurse Think American Association of College of Nursing Scholarship
Application Period
Unspecified
Award(s)
Multiple winner(s)
$10,000 to $42,000 depending on program and length of program.
Eligibility
Applicant must be a student enrolled in graduate level nursing programs at a AACN member institution. Applicant must express interest in becoming a future member of the faculty.
Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals Scholarship Program
Application Period
Jun 1
Award(s)
Four (4) winner(s)
$2,000
Eligibility
Applicants must be majoring in Insurance, Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Management, Mathematics, Risk Management, Statistics, or a business-related field. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Requirements
Applicants must also include an official transcript, a brief description of their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and leadership roles, and a description of their current and future efforts to pursue education and a career in the insurance field. The submission must also include a letter of recommendation.
SHAPE America Society of Health and Physical Educators Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship
Application Period
Oct 15
Award(s)
One (1) winner(s)
$1,000
Eligibility
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Requirements
Applicant must be a student pursuing their master’s. A resume, 2 letters of recommendation, a transcript and an essay are also required. The essay can be 3 pages maximum, the topic is the applicant’s philosophy of health education, their professional goals, and their assessment of current and future issues in health education.
Applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Awards are determined by academic record, demonstration of leadership, work experience, statements of educational and career goals, hardships, and an online recommendation
Applicants must be enrolled in a program that participates in this grant program and maintain at least a 3.25 GPA. Applicant must also complete Teach grant counseling annually and sign a grant agreement to serve or repay.
Requirements
After graduation applicant must teach in a high teacher shortage area, otherwise the grant converts to a loan instead.
Applicant must be a woman pursuing journalism, creative writing, or literature.
Requirements
Submit a 500 word essay on one of three topics, “Which story from your life best illustrates why writing is important to you?” Or, “If you could embark on an adventure anywhere in the world, what would it be?” Or, “What is a mystery that you’d love to solve via your writing?” Proof of enrollment is also required.
Applicants must submit a 250 word essay or less answering 1 of 3 prompts: “Why do you deserve to win this scholarship?” Or “Describe your academic or career goals” or any topic of the applicant’s choice.
Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level.
Requirements
Applicants must fill out a form and answer a 140 word personal statement, “I pledge to not text and drive because…” The top 10 finalists will be asked to complete a 500 to 1,000 word essay.
Applicant must be a graduate student with an interest in crystallography, crystal morphology, modulated structures, correlation of atomic structure with physical properties, systematic classification of crystal structures, phase identification, or materials characterization.
Requirements
A one-page recommendation letter is required for this scholarship. A resume and a 2 paged research proposal are also required for submission.
Three (3) winner(s)
$10,000 for 1 winner. $2,000 for up to 2 winners.
Eligibility
Applicant must be an international student enrolled in a full time MBA degree program..
Requirements
Submit an application and essay of 200 to 500 words, “Here at MPOWER, we firmly believe you can run a profitable business while doing good in the world. As a future business leader, how will you use your MBA to create a positive impact?”
Applicant must be an Arkansas resident pursuing an education in medicine with a focus and commitment to rural medicine.
Requirements
Submit an application, along with a letter of recommendation, and answer from a list of possible essay questions, “What do you think is the most difficult challenge of being a rural health provider?”, “Why did you decide to pursue rural medicine?”, “What are the most important issues rural medicine is facing today?”, “What is a special attribute or accomplishment that sets you apart from other applicants?”, “How has your family background affected the way you view the world?” , “Who is your greatest role model and why?”
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarship Program
Application Period
Unspecified
Multiple award(s)
Multiple winner(s)
Eligibility
Varies per scholarship but basic eligibility requires enrollment full time at an AOTF accredited program along with one year of completed course work. Applicant must be in their final year if in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Requirements
Basic requirements include an application, a resume, references, the program director’s statement, and a 500 word essay response. Individual scholarships may have additional requirements.
Create a video essay that is a minimum of 2 minutes long to 4 minutes maximum. Essay may be about one of 3 topics; “The butterfly effect when an insurer denies legitimate disability claims.” “What I have learned from a friend or relative who is too disabled to work.” “Why I would like to advocate for people too disabled to work.”
”The recipient must be a student member of ASABE and enrolled as a student at the time of nomination. They must also be willing to attend the Awards Program during the Annual International Meeting to receive the award.”
Requirements
Submit an application along with a letter holding 3 to 5 references.
Varies by scholarship. Basic requirement is a 2.25 GPA minimum. Preference given to Major nursery, landscape, horticulture program or related disciplines.
Requirements
Submit an application along two letters of recommendation, statement of financial need, personal essays, a resume, and a transcript.
Submit a 500 word essay or 2-minute long video presentation in response to, “What positive change are you working to bring to your community this year?” Along with the essay, the applicant must submit proof of enrollment, unofficial transcripts, and a professional photograph of themselves.
Three (3) winner(s)
$1,500 for 1st place. $500 for 2nd place. $250 for 3rd place.
Eligibility
Must be currently enrolled in college.
Requirements
Submit a 750 to 1000 word essay about careers in the real estate field. The essay should should target individuals who don’t know much about Real Estate but are looking for advice on how to get started.
Preference given to Journalism and Communications majors.
Requirements
Submit a 500 to 750 word essay that expresses your appreciation for the outdoor experience. Submit a letter of recommendation from faculty advisor or FOWA member. Submit a resume and submit supporting materials such as published articles, youtube videos, or websites.
Must be a member of TSCPA, a resident of Tennessee, attending a Tennessee college, majoring in a field related to CPAs and planning to obtain CPA designation.
Requirements
Specific requirements per scholarship. General requirements include 2 letters of recommendation from either an accounting, economics, or finance professor.
Members only. Applicants must be students who will be enrolled in a graduate program immediately following granting of the award.
Requirements
”A personal statement of no more than 5 pages that states which program you will pursue or are pursuing, what university you have applied to or are attending, what the status of your application is, when you plan to begin your program and anticipated date of completion.” A 500 word essay on, “How do you plan to use your post-baccalaureate degree to impact the world through academics, leadership and service?” Complete the program questionnaire in the application, submit a resume, a letter of recommendation, a transcript, and a letter of acceptance.
Applicants must be enrolled in a science related field.
Requirements
Along with application, candidate must submit a personal statement and a written statement of 500 words or less each. They must also list any extracurricular activities related to their field of study.
Female high school or college student planning to start their own business.
Requirements
Submit an application form and business plan model. The application includes self-descriptions; who is your favorite female boss role model? and reasons why you may be scared to start your own business.
All college and trade school students are eligible.
Requirements
Applicants must submit a 500 to 1,000 word article about the applicants’ experience with hot tubs, backyard hot tub experiences, and how hot tubs have improved lives.
Applicants must submit either an image or a one minute video about their personal migraine story or their personal light sensitivity story. These stories must also be posted to a social media account; Facebook, Google+, Instagram, or Youtube.
Applicants must submit either a three to five minute audio or video file or an 800 word maximum essay on personal development/ high performance. Candidates should incorporate one of the following principles and how it led them to success, “The law of attraction, having an attitude of gratitude, the power of positive thinking, or the focusing on the things you can control”.
All college students are eligible who have not worked 2 or more years as a photographer, videographer, audio reporter, or multimedia producer. This includes paid internships.
Requirements
Applicants must submit either a photograph, multimedia, or video story.
Open to graduate students and executive education students.
Requirements
Submit an application and a 750 word minimum essay on, “Tell us what you know about how a visually organized workplace that uses visual cues and visual devices can make a company more efficient and productive. Include at least one real-world example that you’ve observed, studied or experienced academically or professionally to support your essay.”
Open to all college students. Applicant must run a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, or marathon event.
Requirements
Submit an application and a 1,000 to 2,000 word essay explaining what inspired you to run, what challenges you faced, and what you learned from the experience.
