Graduate Scholarships
Find graduate scholarships, fellowships, tuition awards, research funding, and professional degree support.
Graduate funding can come from scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, research grants, employer programs, government awards, foundations, and university funds. The search is more complex than undergraduate aid because awards may be tied to a degree level, department, supervisor, research topic, professional license, host country, or service commitment.
Start by identifying the funding role. A tuition scholarship may simply reduce school cost. A fellowship may pay a stipend and expect research, leadership, public service, or cohort participation. A training grant may require a specific lab, program, or mentor. A professional degree scholarship may emphasize career goals, underserved communities, public interest, or field-specific need.
Graduate applications should show direction. Funders want to know why this degree or project matters now, why you are prepared, why the host institution or program fits, and how the support will change your trajectory. Generic essays are weak because graduate awards are often mission-driven.
Before applying, confirm whether you need admission first, whether nomination by a department is required, whether part-time students qualify, whether online programs are eligible, and whether international study is allowed. The listings below are a starting point for current opportunities, but graduate funding rules change by cycle and institution.
Current matching opportunities
These listings are limited to open, rolling, or upcoming opportunities that match this guide. Check the official source before applying.
Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2027: Up to $60,000 a Year for Museum-Based Research
The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program supports graduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior researchers with stipends, research allowances for eligible tiers, and in-residence access to Smithsonian staff, collections, facilities, and libraries.
Bhumi Fellowship 2027: ₹30,000 Monthly Grant and Health Insurance for Education Changemakers in India
Bhumi Fellowship's 2027 cohort is a two-year, full-time program in Tamil Nadu for young education changemakers, offering a ₹30,000 monthly grant inclusive of allowances, health insurance, training, and career support.
AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowship 2027: Fully Funded Six-Month Training in Iceland
The 2027 AfriMAB GRÓ LRT fellowship fully funds a six-month land-restoration training programme in Iceland for professionals working in African biosphere reserves.
Charles Wallace India Trust Writing Fellowship 2027: £1,400 Monthly Stipend, Airfare and Creative Writing Residency at Kent
The Charles Wallace India Trust Writing Fellowship brings one India-based writer to the University of Kent for up to twelve weeks of supported creative work, with a £1,400 monthly stipend, £700 return-airfare contribution and up to £1,000 for UK career-development activities.
ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science 2027: Paid Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowships in Europe
The European Space Agency's 2027 Space Science Research Fellowships offer recently completed or near-completion PhDs a two-year paid research appointment, with possible third-year renewal, at an ESA establishment in Europe.
Savvy Global Fellowship: Rolling Virtual Program for Impact Entrepreneurs Ages 18–40
A free virtual 12-week learning, assessment, and mentorship experience plus continuing access to an impact-entrepreneur community and resources.
Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship 2027–2028: $35,000 Salary, Tuition and Research Support at Michigan State
Michigan State University's Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship provides one Fall 2027 graduate researcher with a $35,000 annual salary, benefits, tuition, and $5,000 for research and travel, with possible renewal for a second year.
PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship 2026–27: ₹12,000–₹20,000 a Year for Indian College Students
The Government of India's PM-USP Central Sector Scheme provides merit-cum-means support to eligible Indian students in regular college and university courses, with 2026–27 renewal applications currently open through 31 October 2026.
All Souls College Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships 2027: Five-Year Oxford Research Posts Paying Up to £57,341 a Year
All Souls College, Oxford is inviting applications for up to five five-year, non-renewable post-doctoral research fellowships beginning in October 2027, with annual pay of £53,234–£57,341 including housing allowance and research support.
The Africa Institute Research Fellowships 2027: Senior and Postdoctoral Residencies in Sharjah
The Africa Institute’s 2027 Research Fellowships offer full-time senior and postdoctoral residencies in African and African diaspora studies at Global Studies University in Sharjah, with applications open through 30 September 2026.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival FAIR Experience 2027: Paid Theatre Internships, Assistantships and Fellowships
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2027 FAIR Experience offers paid theatre internships, paid assistantships with housing and round-trip travel, and stipend-supported directing fellowships for artists, artisans and arts administrators.
Carolyn Bailey Argento Fellowship for Vocal Performance 2027: Up to $50,000 a Year for Graduate Voice Study
The National Opera Association's Carolyn Bailey Argento Fellowship supports an outstanding singer's unmet graduate voice tuition, fees, and living expenses at a U.S. accredited institution, up to $50,000 per year.
Application guidance
Use the listings above as a shortlist, then build your application from the official instructions. Save the source page, deadline, eligibility rules, required documents, contact details, and any program-specific scoring criteria. If the deadline is rolling, apply early enough for review queues and budget limits. If the deadline is fixed, work backward from the closing date and leave time for recommendations, institutional approvals, financial documents, and portal errors.
Popular funding types
Graduate Scholarships FAQ
Are graduate scholarships different from fellowships?
Graduate scholarships usually focus on education costs, while fellowships may include research, placement, stipend, mentorship, or service components.
Can international students qualify?
Some graduate awards are international, while others require citizenship, residency, or study at a specific institution. Verify the official rules.
What materials should I prepare?
Prepare a CV, transcripts, statement of purpose, research plan if relevant, references, proof of admission, and financial documents when required.