Top 1,173 Scholarships for Graduate Students in December 2023

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in studying abroad? If so, consider applying for the Boren Awards! The Boren Awards are open to postsecondary U.S. students interested in studying abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests. While the Boren Scholarships are open to undergraduate students, the Boren Fellowships are open to graduate students. The Awards are named after David L. Boren, who felt that “the U.S. would work more and more through partnerships with other countries whose needs and perspectives needed to be more fully understood.” Today, the scholarship awards up to $25,000 to Boren Scholars and up to $30,000 to Boren Fellows. Depending on the program duration, focus on language in the preferred country, and field of study of the applicant, the funds and requirements will vary. Thus, we recommend checking out the website for more detailed information. If you are a postsecondary student passionate about studying in world regions critical to U.S. interests, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the deadlines slightly differ for undergraduate and graduate students. Thus, we recommend checking the deadline before starting your application.

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $10,000 to the applicant who submits the best holiday, greeting, or all-around holiday card. While the top ten finalists will be decided by a public vote, the final winner will be decided by a panel of judges. The contest is offered by The Gallery Collection, the “leading business-to-business online and mail order publisher of premium quality personalized Christmas, Holiday, and Everyday greeting cards in the United States.” If you’re a student aged 14 or older who wants to put their card-making skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student excited about your future? Consider applying for the Frame My Future scholarship! The Frame my Future scholarship awards up to $6,000 to multiple students each year who submit visual representations of what their future will look like. In addition to their artwork, applicants must submit an essay (500 words or less) in which they explain the meaning of their piece. If you’d like to create your own future (in art/visual form), we encourage you to apply! This is a great opportunity to imagine your future while setting up for it, too.

The A Nurse I Am Scholarship is funded by Careismatic Brands, Inc., an organization dedicated to manufacturing high-quality products and supporting diverse and courageous people in their efforts to lead better and healthier lives. Every year, the "A Nurse I Am" Scholarship awards $3,000 to multiple students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program in the U.S. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the scholarship cycle runs from February 1st to April 15th of each year.

The There's Space For Everyone Scholarship is offering eight $3,000 scholarships to high school, college, or graduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming Fall semester. To be eligible, applicants must be legal residents of the United States and at least 16 years old. If you're an incoming or current post-secondary student looking for help funding your education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Bear in mind that the scholarship accepts applications from April 1st to May 31st of every year.

Are you a student planning to pursue a career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship! The National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship is open to high school seniors and postsecondary students with definite plans to pursue a career in STEM. While all STEM fields are acceptable, those pursuing space-related careers will be shown preference. The scholarship is offered by the National Space Club & Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other programs to support the education of youths. Each year, the organization grants $15,000 to help one lucky student pay for their postsecondary costs. In addition, the winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to speak at the annual Goddard Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C. If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your chosen degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a woman over the age of 30 who is enrolled in a continuing education professional studies program? If so, consider applying for the Worthy Women’s Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to three lucky women who most thoughtfully answer one of the given essay prompts. The scholarship is funded by Worthy, a selling partner for individuals looking to sell their jewelry. If their scholarship sounds up your alley and you’d like some help paying off your educational expenses, we encourage you to apply! 

Introducing the Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to a beloved and acclaimed oil painter who captured the essence of nature through his breathtaking plein-air paintings. Terry's passion and talent were unmatched, earning him the prestigious title of California Art Club Signature Artist. With his easel in hand, he ventured into the Southern California desert, creating masterpieces that showcased the beauty of the world around us. Terry's legacy lives on through this scholarship, which aims to inspire and support aspiring artists who share his love for painting outdoors. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduates pursuing a fine arts degree are encouraged to apply, with a special preference for painters. Show how the everyday world fuels your artistic vision through a short essay and share 2-3 original art pieces. Let Terry's spirit of generosity and artistic excellence guide your path to success.

The Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Awards aim to encourage medical students to write creative narratives or scholarly essays relevant to medicine. Winning essays will be published in the Autumn issue of The Pharos. Authors must be enrolled in medical schools that have an active Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter or Association but need not be members of Alpha Omega Alpha. However, if the author is an Alpha Omega Alpha member, he/she must be an active member. The essay must not be offered to, or published by, any other journal or entered in any other contest prior to submission or during, the Alpha Omega Alpha selection process. Essays should not be fictional or written in the first person, but academic/scientific in theme. Unique references, numbered consecutively, should be limited to 20. We recommend visiting the scholarship provider's website for more information on formatting your submission. Happy writing!

The Point Flagship Scholarship is designed to support LGBTQ students pursuing higher education at accredited colleges across the United States. This scholarship provides a platform for these students to achieve their academic goals and fulfill their potential, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. With the Point Flagship Scholarship, LGBTQ students can break down barriers and blaze a trail towards a brighter future. Eligible students must identify as a member of the LGBTQ community and be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college in pursuit of a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. Community college students are also eligible to apply, but must have plans to transfer to a four-year college or university. If interested, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a student between the ages of 5 and 25 who is passionate about stopping hunger? If so, consider applying for the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships! The scholarships are open to students who have completed ongoing, unpaid volunteer service to help eliminate hunger in the United States within the last 12 months. To reward the steps young students have taken to fight hunger in their communities, this scholarship annually awards a $10,000 scholarship to up to five recipients for their efforts. In addition, winners will receive a $5,000 grant to go toward their chosen hunger-related charity, as well as an all-expenses-paid trip to the Foundation’s annual fundraising event in Colorado Springs, Colorado. If you are passionate about stopping hunger and looking for funds to go towards your postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!

The Act Locally Scholarship is for students and graduates who work to change the world by taking action in their local communities. The scholarship is open to high school graduates and those who have already graduated. It can be used to pay student debt for people who have graduated and aren't even in school anymore.

The Adell McMillan Memorial Scholarship was established to assist women in developing their leadership potential. It benefits the recipient through financial support to participate in activities that provide professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities. The applicant must excel on campus through leadership, achievement, and institutional involvement and demonstrate a commitment to leadership. Individuals eligible for this award must have one to five years of professional experience at an ACUI member institution; or be a degree-seeking student enrolled at an ACUI member institution.

The Council of Overseas Research Centers Multi-Country Research Fellowship enables US scholars to carry out trans-regional and comparative research in countries across the network of Overseas Research Centers as well as other countries. The fellowship supports advanced research in the humanities, social sciences, and allied natural sciences for doctoral candidates, who are all but dissertation, and scholars who have earned their PhD. Applicants can either apply as individuals or as teams, but each participant must carry out research in two or more countries outside the US, at least one of which must host a participating Overseas Research Center. Minority scholars and scholars from Minority-Serving Institutions are especially encouraged to apply. If you're a doctoral candidate interested in conducting research in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you an academically outstanding student who wants to have a career in teaching and research at the university level? If so, you may be eligible for the Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship! The Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship is open to academically outstanding students who plan to or are enrolled in a research-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. program and plan to have a career in teaching and research at a university in the U.S. The scholarship is offered by The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, a private, nonprofit institution that provides expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. They are dedicated to "sparking progress" and advancing science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. Thus, the Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship grants $9,000 awards to help future, university-level educators pay for the costs of their graduate studies. If you’re passionate about teaching and are looking for some help to pay off your graduate studies, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a woman, not from the U.S. or Canada, looking to pursue a graduate degree in one of those countries? If so, you may be interested in applying for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund! The scholarship is open to women from outside the U.S. and Canada who are pursuing advanced degrees from accredited U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities. The Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), a group that has supported women with their educational aspirations since 1869, funds the scholarship. They established the International Peace Scholarship Fund in 1949 to help international women use their educational endeavors to foster global peace. Recipients earn up to $12,500 to help pay for their academic and personal expenses. Winners are encouraged to return to their home countries after receiving their degrees in order to make a positive impact in their home nations. If you are an international student looking to study in the U.S. or Canada and would like some help funding your degree, we encourage you to apply!