First-Year Graduate Students
Graduate students also need access to money to help them pay for their advanced education. While many grad students are focused on fellowships, assistantships, and/or internships, these don’t always cover student living costs. Scholarships for first-year graduate students (even years 1 through 5 of grad school) come from colleges and universities and well as private and public donors.
Graduate school focuses on the advanced learning of a particular subject or industry. This can be in STEM fields, nursing and even education; this specialization often opens new scholarship possibilities that undergraduate students don’t have. Many times, large corporations and smaller organizations provide grad school scholarships to help advance careers and industries.
If you’re currently a working professional going back to school for an advanced degree, be sure to check with your employer to see what tuition support they can offer. You can also keep yourself up-to-date within your industry via online learning programs.
New Scholarships for First-Year Graduate Students
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Kenney-Meadows Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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DescriptionThe Kenney-Meadows Memorial Scholarship is open to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. You must be a resident of DeWitt County, Illinois, and be majoring in agriculture, home economics or veterinary medicine to be eligible for this award. Demonstrated financial need will also be considered. View Scholarship Details |
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Kenney-Meadows Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Kenney-Meadows Memorial Scholarship is open to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. You must be a resident of DeWitt County, Illinois, and be majoring in agriculture, home economics or veterinary medicine to be eligible for this award. Demonstrated financial need will also be considered. View Scholarship Details |
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Carl A. Naugle Family Graduate FellowshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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DescriptionThe Carl A. Naugle Family Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at Shippensburg University. You must be pursuing a Master of Science in college student personnel work or college counseling and have at least a 3.2 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Carl A. Naugle Family Graduate FellowshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Carl A. Naugle Family Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at Shippensburg University. You must be pursuing a Master of Science in college student personnel work or college counseling and have at least a 3.2 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Jack Ford ScholarshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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DescriptionThe Jack Ford Scholarship is available to graduate students in the Department of Geography/Earth Science at Shippensburg University. View Scholarship Details |
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Jack Ford ScholarshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Jack Ford Scholarship is available to graduate students in the Department of Geography/Earth Science at Shippensburg University. View Scholarship Details |
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Lawrence Tyson Wolfrom Memorial ScholarshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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DescriptionThe Lawrence Tyson Wolfrom Memorial Scholarship is available to junior, senior and graduate students at Shippensburg University. You must be enrolled in geography, earth science or geo-environmental program and have at least a 2.8 GPA. You must also demonstrate personal character and financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Lawrence Tyson Wolfrom Memorial ScholarshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Lawrence Tyson Wolfrom Memorial Scholarship is available to junior, senior and graduate students at Shippensburg University. You must be enrolled in geography, earth science or geo-environmental program and have at least a 2.8 GPA. You must also demonstrate personal character and financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Rupe-Stuart College Student Personnel and Counseling ScholarshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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DescriptionThe Rupe-Stuart College Student Personnel and Counseling Scholarship is available to students at Shippensburg University. You must be enrolled in the college student personnel or college student counseling masters program. You must also demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Rupe-Stuart College Student Personnel and Counseling ScholarshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Rupe-Stuart College Student Personnel and Counseling Scholarship is available to students at Shippensburg University. You must be enrolled in the college student personnel or college student counseling masters program. You must also demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Catharine H. Ellenberger ScholarshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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DescriptionThe Catharine H. Ellenberger Scholarship is available to graduate students pursuing a masters of education at Shippensburg University. You must be specializing in elementary school counseling or secondary school counseling to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Catharine H. Ellenberger ScholarshipShippensburg University, Upper-level/Departmental Scholarships |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Catharine H. Ellenberger Scholarship is available to graduate students pursuing a masters of education at Shippensburg University. You must be specializing in elementary school counseling or secondary school counseling to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Friends of Women's Studies ScholarshipOld Dominion University |
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DescriptionThe Friends of Women's Studies Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in women's studies at Old Dominion University. Undergraduate students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this award. Graduate students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. View Scholarship Details |
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Friends of Women's Studies ScholarshipOld Dominion University |
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deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Friends of Women's Studies Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in women's studies at Old Dominion University. Undergraduate students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this award. Graduate students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. James V. D. Card ScholarshipOld Dominion University |
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DescriptionThe Dr. James V. D. Card Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in English at Old Dominion University. You must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. James V. D. Card ScholarshipOld Dominion University |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Dr. James V. D. Card Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in English at Old Dominion University. You must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Spells Family ScholarshipSouthwestern Adventist University |
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DescriptionThe Spells Family Scholarship is available to students at Southwestern Adventist University. You must be majoring in science to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic achievement, employment and recommendation from the science department. View Scholarship Details |
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Spells Family ScholarshipSouthwestern Adventist University |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Spells Family Scholarship is available to students at Southwestern Adventist University. You must be majoring in science to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic achievement, employment and recommendation from the science department. View Scholarship Details |
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Verna Hilda Soderstrom Domaschk ScholarshipUniversity of Florida, School of Veterinary Medicine |
$1,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Verna Hilda Soderstrom Domaschk Scholarship is available to female students at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. Recipients, once in practice, are obligated to provide 12 hours pro bono work per year to needy clients. View Scholarship Details |
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Verna Hilda Soderstrom Domaschk ScholarshipUniversity of Florida, School of Veterinary Medicine |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Verna Hilda Soderstrom Domaschk Scholarship is available to female students at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. Recipients, once in practice, are obligated to provide 12 hours pro bono work per year to needy clients. View Scholarship Details |
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Largest Scholarships for First-Year Graduate Students
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award |
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Levy Scholars Program ScholarshipUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Law |
Up to $75,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Levy Scholars Program Scholarship is available to entering students at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. You must demonstrate outstanding scholarship to be eligible for the award. View Scholarship Details |
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Levy Scholars Program ScholarshipUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Law |
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award Up to $75,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Levy Scholars Program Scholarship is available to entering students at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. You must demonstrate outstanding scholarship to be eligible for the award. View Scholarship Details |
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Trakatellis FellowshipGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of America |
$60,000 | May 16, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Trakatellis Fellowship is available only to graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. You must demonstrate financial need and merit to be eligible for this fellowship. View Scholarship Details |
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Trakatellis FellowshipGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of America |
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award $60,000 |
deadline May 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Trakatellis Fellowship is available only to graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. You must demonstrate financial need and merit to be eligible for this fellowship. View Scholarship Details |
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Dean's Scholarship - University of New Hampshire School of LawUniversity of New Hampshire School of Law |
Up to $48,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Dean's Scholarship is available to first-year J.D. students at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Selection is based on merit (LSAT and GPA). View Scholarship Details |
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Dean's Scholarship - University of New Hampshire School of LawUniversity of New Hampshire School of Law |
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award Up to $48,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Dean's Scholarship is available to first-year J.D. students at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Selection is based on merit (LSAT and GPA). View Scholarship Details |
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Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) - Bastyr UniversityBastyr University |
Up to $40,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe SDS Scholarship is available to full-time students from disadvantaged backgrounds (those from underrepresented racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic populations) who are enrolled in the Master of Science in Midwifery program at Bastyr University. You must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) - Bastyr UniversityBastyr University |
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award Up to $40,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe SDS Scholarship is available to full-time students from disadvantaged backgrounds (those from underrepresented racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic populations) who are enrolled in the Master of Science in Midwifery program at Bastyr University. You must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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International Grant - Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran University |
$39,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe International Grant is open to international full-time students attending Pacific Lutheran University. There is no application necessary for this award; all qualifying students will be automatically considered. View Scholarship Details |
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International Grant - Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran University |
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award $39,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe International Grant is open to international full-time students attending Pacific Lutheran University. There is no application necessary for this award; all qualifying students will be automatically considered. View Scholarship Details |
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King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty FellowshipUniversity of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School |
Up to $35,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School. You must be a member of an underrepresented population, be a resident of Michigan and be planning on pursuing a teaching career in post-secondary education in order to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty FellowshipUniversity of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School |
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award Up to $35,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School. You must be a member of an underrepresented population, be a resident of Michigan and be planning on pursuing a teaching career in post-secondary education in order to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Siebel Scholars ProgramSiebel Scholars Foundation |
$35,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science. View Scholarship Details |
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Siebel Scholars ProgramSiebel Scholars Foundation |
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award $35,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science. View Scholarship Details |
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Tribal Membership Initiative FellowshipUniversity of California, San Diego |
Up to $34,240 | August 30, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Tribal Membership Initiative Fellowship is open to graduate students at UCSD. You must be of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian ancestry and provide proper documentation to verify tribe membership in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Tribal Membership Initiative FellowshipUniversity of California, San Diego |
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award Up to $34,240 |
deadline August 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Tribal Membership Initiative Fellowship is open to graduate students at UCSD. You must be of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian ancestry and provide proper documentation to verify tribe membership in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Pardee RAND Graduate School FellowshipPardee RAND Graduate School |
$31,200 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Pardee RAND Graduate School Fellowship is open to graduate students at Pardee RAND Graduate School. As a fellow, you will receive real-world experience through OJT, conducting policy research as members of RAND project teams, and supporting public and private sector clients. View Scholarship Details |
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Pardee RAND Graduate School FellowshipPardee RAND Graduate School |
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award $31,200 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Pardee RAND Graduate School Fellowship is open to graduate students at Pardee RAND Graduate School. As a fellow, you will receive real-world experience through OJT, conducting policy research as members of RAND project teams, and supporting public and private sector clients. View Scholarship Details |
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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
Up to $30,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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