Graduate Scholarships

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.