Scholarships
Find current scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, professional, international, and specialized student funding.
Scholarships reduce education costs, but every scholarship has a different theory of who should receive support. Some are need-based. Some are merit-based. Some are tied to identity, heritage, geography, major, service, leadership, employer affiliation, school choice, or career plan. The fastest way to waste application time is to treat all scholarships like the same essay contest.
Use this page to compare current scholarship opportunities and then sort them into three groups: obvious fit, possible fit, and poor fit. Obvious-fit scholarships match your education level, location, enrollment plan, deadline, and identity or field requirements. Possible-fit scholarships need more checking. Poor-fit scholarships should be skipped unless the official rules clearly say you qualify.
Scholarship applications often reward preparation more than last-minute polish. Build a core packet with transcripts, resume, financial aid details, recommendation contacts, short biography, leadership examples, community service examples, and a clean explanation of your goals. For recurring scholarships, save the current cycle’s instructions and note whether the deadline tends to repeat each year.
Always read the official source before submitting. Some scholarships are paid to the school, some to the student, and some only reimburse approved expenses. Some require FAFSA or local financial aid forms. Others require proof of admission, full-time enrollment, or a specific GPA. The listings below can help you discover opportunities, but final eligibility depends on the funder or institution.
Current matching opportunities
These listings are limited to open, rolling, or upcoming opportunities that match this guide. Check the official source before applying.
K3 | Tanzplan Hamburg Residency Programme 2027/2028: Three Paid Eight-Month Choreography Residencies With a Monthly Scholarship, Studios and a Production Budget, Closing 12 August 2026 at 16:00 CEST
K3 | Tanzplan Hamburg is awarding three paid eight-month residencies running August 2027 to April 2028, each covering a monthly living-and-accommodation scholarship (2,500 euros a month in the 2025/26 season, with the 2027/28 figure still to be confirmed), one-time travel from and to the resident's place of residence, visa support, use of the K3 studios, a production budget for the closing performance, and dramaturgical, technical and production assistance.
DSTI–NRF Honours Student Funding 2027: R180,000 a Year at Full Cost of Study or R140,000 at Partial Cost, Plus a R10,000 Device Allowance, Closing 23 November 2026
South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the National Research Foundation are funding one year of full-time honours study at a South African public university, paying R180,000 a year at Full Cost of Study or R140,000 at Partial Cost of Study, with applications on NRF Connect closing 23 November 2026.
USTC Research Internship: Spring Semester Intake with USTC Fellowship Support
The University of Science and Technology of China accepts eligible international undergraduate and graduate students for non-degree research internships lasting 3 months to 1 year. The official page currently lists the July 1–September 30 spring-semester Level A application window.
Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Last-dollar scholarship and support pathway for Tennessee residents, with tuition/mandatory-fee assistance plus required mentoring and community service milestones.
TMCF Open Scholarships | 2026-2027
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund 2026-2027 open-scholarships hub, including fixed-deadline awards and the DTRF program that remains open until funds are exhausted.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships: 2027 Intake Guide
A practical guide to the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarship route for programmes starting in September 2027: funding, eligibility, programme selection, deadlines, and the consortium application process.
Indiana 21st Century Scholars: Up to Four Years of Tuition at Eligible Indiana Colleges
Indiana early-college promise program administered by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Income-eligible Hoosier students can receive up to four years of tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after completing ScholarTrack, Scholar Success Program, graduation, FAFSA, enrollment, and college progress requirements.
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
The Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships in the 2027 Most Valuable Student contest to U.S. high school seniors judged on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need.
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship 2027–2028: A $40,000 Grant for One Year of Independent Exploration Abroad
The Watson Foundation awards graduating seniors nominated by partner colleges a $40,000 grant for one year of purposeful, independent exploration outside the United States, with health insurance and additional loan and support benefits.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 for Researchers and Artists
The Swiss Confederation's Excellence Scholarships fund research, PhD study, and selected art Master's study in Switzerland, with a CHF 2,450 monthly stipend and country-specific deadlines in the 2027-2028 call.
Stamps Scholars Program 2026-2027: Merit Scholarship Plus Enrichment Fund at Partner Universities
A multi-year undergraduate merit scholarship awarded through Stamps partner institutions, combining substantial annual support with a separate enrichment fund for research, study abroad, conferences, leadership programs, and other academic or professional development.
Rotary Global Grant Scholarships
Rotary global grants can support graduate-level academic study abroad lasting one to four years in one of Rotary's seven areas of focus.
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.
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Scholarships FAQ
Do scholarships need to be repaid?
Most scholarships do not need to be repaid if you follow the rules, but some awards have enrollment, service, grade, or reporting requirements.
Can graduate students use this page?
Yes. Use this page for broad scholarship discovery and the graduate scholarships page for more focused graduate-level options.
What should I verify first?
Check eligibility, deadline, enrollment status, citizenship or residency rules, required essays, recommendations, and official application instructions.