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.
NSFAS 2027 Student Funding: South African Bursary and TVET Support Applications
South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme is accepting 2027 funding applications from eligible students who need financial support for study at public universities or TVET colleges.
Boise State RISE AI Research Traineeship 2027: $37,000 Stipend and Tuition Support for STEM Graduate Students
Boise State University's RISE NSF Research Traineeship supports eligible U.S. citizen and permanent-resident STEM graduate students pursuing artificial intelligence research with a $37,000 living stipend, tuition and health-insurance support, and professional-development funding.
Magnet Forensics Scholarship Awards 2027: Digital Forensics Training, Certifications and Software Access
The 2027 Magnet Forensics Scholarship Awards support public-safety professionals worldwide with one year of unlimited digital-forensics training, certification opportunities, and a one-year Magnet Axiom license.
Macquarie University Domestic Research Scholarships 2027: $40,900-a-Year Stipend and Tuition Offset for MRes and PhD Study
Macquarie University's 2027 domestic RTP and MQRES round offers a $40,900 annual stipend and tuition-fee offset for eligible full-time MRes, MRes-to-PhD, and PhD students commencing in Sydney in Session 1 2027.
Shriver Peaceworker Fellowship 2027: Approximately $22,000 a Year, Tuition Remission, and Health Insurance for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Shriver Peaceworker Fellowship supports Returned Peace Corps Volunteers through two years of graduate study, an approximately $22,000 annual living stipend, tuition remission, health insurance, and a paid-service-style community placement in the Baltimore area.
SFU Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowships in the Humanities 2027–2028: Up to CAD $75,000 for Artists, Writers and Scholars
Simon Fraser University is accepting applications for 2027–2028 Shadbolt Fellowships, offering CAD $25,000 per term for engaged scholars, artists, knowledge keepers, practitioners and writers in the humanities and arts.
Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships 2027: £7,000 a Year for Eligible International Undergraduates
Newcastle University offers eligible international undergraduates £7,000 per academic year toward tuition for eligible degrees starting in September 2027, with automatic consideration through the academic application.
Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience 2027–2030: Three-Year Postdoctoral Research Support in New York City
The New York Academy of Sciences and Leon Levy Foundation offer eligible early-career neuroscientists a three-year award with an NIH-rate-linked stipend, fringe benefits, research support, mentoring, and professional development.
Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme 2027–2028: Fully Funded EU Acquis Study for Professionals and Students in Türkiye
The Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme plans approximately 170 awards for people in Türkiye who want to specialise in the EU acquis through graduate study at an institution in an EU Member State.
AGA Young Guts Scholars Program 2027: $6,000 Stipend and Mentored Digestive-Disease Research for Undergraduates
The American Gastroenterological Association's Young Guts Scholars Program offers six undergraduates from groups underrepresented in biomedical research a mentored, 10-month digestive-disease research experience beginning in August 2027.
Pilchuck Glass School Scholarships 2027: Full or Partial Tuition Support for Artists
Pilchuck Glass School's 2027 application includes merit scholarships and need-based financial aid for artists applying to its workshops, with applications opening September 22 and scholarship materials due October 30, 2026.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 2026–2027: Up to $35,000 for U.S. High School Seniors
The Jackie Robinson Foundation offers graduating U.S. high school seniors up to $35,000 over four years, mentoring, career support, and leadership programming for study at an approved four-year college.
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.