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“Gutsy Graduate Student” Essay Scholarship

Offered by Scholarships360

Reviewed by Brian GeigerLast updated Aug 9, 2023
1 award worth

$1,000

Grade level

Graduate Students

Application deadline:

January 31, 2024

Scholarship Overview

Ok, so first question–why is this scholarship named the “Gutsy” Graduate Student Essay Scholarship? If you are enrolled in graduate school (during the 2023-24 academic year) or have heard stories from those enrolled, you already know! “Gutsy” means courageous and determined, which nearly all successful graduate students are. Why else would one continue on with rigorous academics while often living on a shoestring? The rewards of graduate school are numerous, especially the more focused and advanced level of specialized study in your chosen field. Learning with like-minded people who share your passion is fulfilling, and the networking is awesome. The flipside of graduate school is the costly student loans to fund it. With this in mind, the “Gutsy” Graduate Student Essay Scholarship aims to help out a passionate graduate student who is actively looking for ways to fund their higher education journey. Thus, this scholarship will be awarded to students based on both the quality of their essays and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Good luck on your educational journey, and we hope to read your application! 

Eligibility information

The “Gusty Graduate Student” Essay Scholarship is open to incoming or current graduate students enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year. This scholarship opportunity is open to students seeking master’s and doctorate degrees as well as graduate certificates.

Grade Level

Graduate Students

Citizenship

US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Application information

To apply for this scholarship, login to your Scholarships360 account (or create an account), and submit a 250-word maximum essay in response to the following prompt:

If you were to earn the “Gutsy Graduate Student Essay Scholarship,” how would it benefit you on your graduate school journey?

250-word essay

Proof of enrollment

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Scholarship FAQ

How will the scholarship funds be awarded?

The scholarship funds will be sent directly to the college or university the winner is/will be attending.

When will the winner of this scholarship be announced?

The “Gutsy Graduate Student” Essay Scholarship winner will be announced: February 29, 2024.

Who should I contact with any questions about this scholarship?

For any questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact Scholarships360 at scholarsh[email protected].

Is this scholarship renewable?

No, the “Gutsy Graduate Student” Essay Scholarship is not renewable.

Is this scholarship open to international or DACA students?

No, this scholarship is only open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Where can I find help writing my scholarship essay?

For help writing the essay component of this scholarship application, check out our guides How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay and How to Start a Scholarship Essay (With Examples).
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