First-year graduate student scholarships - Dec '24

$1,000 Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship

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

The Too Cool To Pay for School Scholarship awards $1,000 to eligible students in the US. Apply online to qualify.

Return 2 College Scholarship

Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen

The Return 2 College Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students aged 17+ with a simple essay requirement.

$2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

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

Apply for the $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie for U.S. students aged 17+ attending high school or college. Easy online application!

Because College is Expensive Scholarship

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

Apply for the $500 Because College is Expensive Scholarship for high school and college students. Random drawing for winner.

Training HQ's Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Vocational Training HQ offers annual scholarships: $1,500 for 1st, $1,000 for 2nd, and $500 for 3rd place. Apply with an essay.

Ascent & Mos New Year, New You Scholarship

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

The Ascent & Mos New Year, New You Scholarship offers $1,000 to students who are 14 and older and enrolled in school, as well as their parents.

Appily's $1,000 Monthly Scholarship

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

Appily offers a $1,000 monthly scholarship for US students aged 13+. Apply online as a registered user.

Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest

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

Enter the Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest for a chance to win a $200 prize by submitting an essay. Open to US residents aged 16+.

CollegeXpress $2,000 Winter Wonderland Scholarship

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

Apply for the $2,000 Winter Wonderland Scholarship by answering one question about the holidays. Open to U.S. residents aged 13+.

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

Athletic & Related • Psychology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Nursing • Medicine • Dentistry • Mental Health • Health Education • Sports Management • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship offers $1,500 to students pursuing health and fitness careers, recognizing leadership and achievement.

HireAHelper Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarship

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

The HireAHelper Scholarship offers $2,000 for students pursuing trades or technology with a 3.4 GPA or higher.

CareerFitter Scholarship

Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The CareerFitter Scholarship awards $1,000 to students with a 2.4 GPA or higher. Open to all students, including undocumented.

Worthy Women Scholarship

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

Worthy Women Scholarship provides up to $2,500 for women returning to school. Apply with an essay to pursue your passions.

WonderMom Scholarship

Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

WonderMom Scholarship awards $1,000 for high school seniors and $2,000 for college students who are single parents. Apply online.

Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship

Economics • Operations Management • Marketing • Management • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Accounting • Finance • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship awards $2,500 to college students for an essay submission. Apply now!

The Branch Out Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Branch Out Scholarship provides $1,000 for students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Apply with a personal statement on education commitment.

Got a Spine Scholarship

Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Got a Spine Scholarship offers $500 for full-time US or Canadian college students with a 2.5 GPA and an essay requirement.

The RevPart STEM Scholarship

Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The RevPart STEM Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for undergraduate or graduate STEM students at accredited colleges.

Shape The Future Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Shape The Future Scholarship awards $2,500 to students passionate about Travel and Business with a 2.0 GPA. Essay required.

The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Mensa Foundation offers scholarships for U.S. citizens and residents enrolled in accredited colleges, starting at $250.

SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship

Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • STEM • Science • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The SBB Research Group offers 12 STEM scholarships of $2,500 for full-time students. Apply now with an essay!

Women in Healthcare Scholarship

Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Women in Healthcare Scholarship offers $1,000 to female students pursuing healthcare. Share your passion and impact in the field.

"A Bold Life" No-Essay Scholarship

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

"A Bold Life" No-Essay Scholarship awards $500 to students and non-students dedicated to overcoming fear and pursuing fulfillment.

I Have a Dream Scholarship

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

The I Have a Dream Scholarship offers $1,500 to a U.S. resident aged 14+ to support their educational aspirations.

CampusReel Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the $2,000 CampusReel Scholarship by watching a virtual tour and completing a short form.

Pumpkin Spice Fan Scholarship

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

The Pumpkin Spice Fan Scholarship awards $500 to students passionate about pumpkin spice, regardless of GPA or education level.

Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship offers $500 to BIPOC students pursuing STEM. Apply with an essay on your impact in the field.

Scholarships4Moms.net Scholarship

For Women • Family • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Win a $10,000 scholarship for mothers or expectant mothers enrolled in U.S. colleges. Apply now!

Diva of Halo Legacy Scholarship

For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Diva of Halo Legacy Scholarship awards $2,500 to LGBTQIA+ students with a passion for community service. Apply now!

Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship

Law • Criminal Justice • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing criminal justice careers. Apply online.

Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship

Counseling • Nursing • Psychology • Social Work • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to students pursuing mental health careers. Open to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Simon Strong Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Simon Strong Scholarship awards $500 to BIPOC students with volunteer experience and a 2.5 GPA. Essay required on overcoming adversity.

$1000 Legit Course Reviewers Scholarship Program

Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The $1000 Legit Course Reviewers Scholarship Program offers students a chance to win by writing an essay on online learning.

SolidEssay Scholarship Essay Contest

Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Enter the SolidEssay Scholarship Contest for a chance to win up to $1,000 by submitting a 600-800 word essay on a chosen topic.

MPOWER MBA Scholarship

Business (MBA) • Graduate Students

MPOWER MBA Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for full-time international MBA students at MPOWER-supported schools. Apply online now!

2K Annual Drug Rehab USA – Mental Health Scholarship

Mental Health • Counseling • Psychology • Social Work • Social Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The 2K Annual Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship awards $2,000 to students in mental health programs committed to making a difference.

PATCH Early Childhood Education Scholarships

Hawaii • Education • Teaching • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

PATCH Early Childhood Education Scholarships offer $750 to Hawaii residents pursuing careers in early care and education.

Medical Diversity Scholarship

Medicine • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students

The Medical Diversity Scholarship offers $2,000 to medical students from minority groups committed to diversity. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship

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

The Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship offers $5,000 monthly to Texas students with a 3.3 GPA or higher. Open to high school and college students.

Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and ally leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund

Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The GSBA Scholarship Fund offers $5,500 to $7,500 for LGBTQ+ students and allies in Washington.

MyBioSource Scholarship for All Majors

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

MyBioSource offers five $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, and international students. Apply with an essay.

Humane Studies Fellowship

Political Science/Government • Law • Sociology • History • Social Sciences • American Studies • Literature • World Studies • Graduate Students

The Humane Studies Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for graduate and postdoc students in social sciences and humanities.

Ascent & College Confidential Campus Dream Scholarship

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

The Ascent & College Confidential Campus Dream Scholarship awards $1,000 to students 14+ for sharing their dream campus invite.

Women in STEM Scholarship

Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Women in STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 for women in STEM majors at junior/senior level in the Greater Milwaukee area.

A&WMA International Scholarship

Environmental Engineering • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Conservation • Other Trades/Crafts • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Engineering • Graduate Students

A&WMA International Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for full-time graduate students in environmental fields. One-year award, reapply for second year.

R.F. Wittmeyer Community Service Scholarship

Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The R.F. Wittmeyer Community Service Scholarship awards $1,000 to students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a 750-1,000 word essay.

UMSA Foundation Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.

iVein Health & Wellness Scholarship

Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

iVein Health & Wellness Scholarship offers $2,500 for full-time students with a 3.7 GPA. Essay required for application.

Oregon Latino Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Oregon Latino Scholarship offers $6,000 for high school seniors and college students with a 3.0 GPA and community involvement.