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Scholarships for graduate students

27 open scholarships for graduate students (master's, doctoral and professional programs). We list only awards whose official eligibility mentions graduate students, so awards open to "any" level aren't repeated here. The earliest deadline is Oct 29, 2026 (Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans) and the latest is May 17, 2027.

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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Up to $90,000 over two years (tuition up to $10,000 per semester plus stipend) · Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans · Graduate

Immigrants and children of immigrants, 30 or younger at the deadline, starting or continuing graduate school in the U.S. (naturalized citizens, green card holders, refugees/asylees, DACA recipients and others; see eligibility).

2027 application deadline Oct 29, 2026, 2 p.m. ET. No exceptions.
Study Abroad
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DoD NDSEG Fellowship

Tuition and required fees plus a monthly stipend · U.S. Department of Defense · Graduate

U.S. citizens or nationals pursuing graduate study in science and engineering disciplines of military importance (check eligibility on the NDSEG site).

FY2027 application period Aug 3 – Oct 30, 2026, 5 p.m. ET.
STEMEngineeringComputer Science
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Hertz Fellowship

Up to five years of support: stipend plus full tuition equivalent (valued at up to $250,000) · Fannie and John Hertz Foundation · Graduate (PhD)

College seniors, gap-year applicants and graduate students pursuing a PhD in the applied sciences, engineering or mathematics (fellows make a non-binding commitment to make their skills available to the U.S. in national emergencies).

2027 application closes Oct 30, 2026; finalists named February 2027, awards announced May 2027.
STEMEngineering
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ACI Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships

$5,000 scholarships; $10,000 fellowships plus paid travel to two ACI conventions (about 50 awards) · American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students in concrete-related degree programs; fellowship applicants must attend an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada.

Applications for 2027–28 are open; close Nov 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
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AGC Education & Research Foundation Graduate Scholarship

$3,750 per year for up to two years (up to $7,500) · AGC Education and Research Foundation · Graduate

Graduate students in construction management or construction-related engineering programs preparing for construction careers (see AGC graduate criteria).

Complete package due by midnight ET Nov 1, 2026.
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Chick-fil-A Community Scholars

Up to $25,000 · Chick-fil-A (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate

Applicants 18 or older by July 15, 2027, living in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada, who are high school seniors, college undergraduates or graduate students planning full-time study in 2027–28 at a two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school. Open to the public, not only Chick-fil-A employees.

Deadline Nov 3, 2026, 3 p.m. CT.
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GEM Fellowship

Full tuition and fees plus a stipend (at least $8,000/yr for MS, $16,000/yr for PhD from the university) and paid summer internships · The GEM Consortium (National GEM Consortium) · Graduate

Undergraduate seniors, current graduate students and post-bacc graduates pursuing an MS or PhD in eligible engineering and science disciplines, with at least a 2.8 GPA, who agree to intern two summers with a sponsoring GEM employer.

Application due 11:59 p.m. ET on the second Friday in November (Nov 13, 2026); recommendations by the same date.
EngineeringSTEMComputer Science
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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

Fully funded summer language program · U.S. Department of State · College

U.S. undergraduate and graduate students; fully funded summer study of critical languages abroad.

8 p.m. Eastern
Languages & InternationalStudy Abroad
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Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship

Up to $15,000 · Point Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate

LGBTQ+ students with a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S.

Application closes Nov 19, 2026, 5 p.m. PST; scholarships start fall 2027.
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Switzer Environmental Fellowship

$18,000 unrestricted cash award plus leadership training and network grants · Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation · Graduate

Graduate students in the U.S. and U.S. territories whose career goals focus on environmental improvement and who show leadership and commitment to social equity (science, policy, justice, health, economics, planning, business, law and more).

Applications for 2027 fellowships are open; close Monday, Dec 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Environment
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AACN Professional Nursing Scholarship

$7,500 in scholarships for three graduate students · Foundation for Academic Nursing (AACN) · Graduate

Graduate students currently pursuing an advanced nursing degree.

Application deadline Dec 15, 2026.
Nursing & HealthHealth
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Limitless Potential $1,000 No Essay Scholarship

$1,000 · Sallie (Scholly Exclusive) · College

Undergraduate and graduate students; one winner chosen from applicants.

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DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)

$45,000 annual stipend plus tuition and fees · U.S. Department of Energy (administered by the Krell Institute) · Graduate (PhD)

Senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students planning full-time PhD study in computational science, engineering or math/computer science (see CSGF eligibility rules).

Applications for the 2027–28 incoming class due Thursday, Jan 7, 2027, 5 p.m. CT (transcripts and reference letters by the same date).
STEMComputer ScienceEngineering
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Boren Fellowship

Up to $25,000 · National Security Education Program (IIE) · Graduate

U.S. graduate students adding an international/language component to their studies; service requirement.

Campus deadlines may be earlier
Languages & InternationalStudy Abroad
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DAR Scholarships

Varies by scholarship · National Society Daughters of the American Revolution · High school / college

Multiple scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate students across many fields; DAR affiliation not required for most. Portal opens Nov 1, 2026.

11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time
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Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships

Varies by scholarship · The Kosciuszko Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate

American students of Polish descent in undergraduate or graduate programs at U.S. colleges and universities; one application is reviewed for every KF tuition scholarship you qualify for.

2027–28 single application due Feb 1, 2027 (11:59 p.m. EST); recommendation letters due Feb 15, 2027.
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SWE Scholarships (Upperclass & Graduate)

Varies · Society of Women Engineers · Undergraduate

Students entering sophomore, junior or senior year or graduate study in engineering, technology or computer science. Opens Dec 1, 2026.

EngineeringSTEMComputer Science
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American Council of the Blind Scholarships

$2,000 to $7,500 · American Council of the Blind (ACB) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / technical

Legally blind entering freshmen, undergraduates, graduate students and technical college students at U.S. schools; most awards require a 3.0 GPA. Must be full-time, or part-time while working at least 32 hours a week, and involved in school and community.

Applications for 2027–28 accepted online Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027.
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Connex Foundation Skilled Trades Scholarship

Up to $5,000 · Connex Foundation · High school senior, trade student or adult

High school seniors, college and graduate students, adult re-entry, career/technical and veteran students in the U.S. or Canada pursuing licensed skilled trades (electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC/R), construction management or facilities management.

Deadline 11:59 p.m. CT, Monday, Feb 15, 2027; decisions after May 15, 2027.
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Truman Heartland Community Foundation General Scholarship Application

Varies by fund (one application matches you to 50+ funds) · Truman Heartland Community Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student

High school seniors, current college and graduate students and students pursuing technical certifications in the foundation's local service area; each fund has its own criteria (school attended, field of study, community ties, need or service).

Opens Dec 1, 2026; due Feb 15, 2027. Some funds need separate applications.
MO
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SWE Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarships

Varies (the section awards about $15,000 a year) · Society of Women Engineers – Santa Clara Valley Section · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / re-entry

High school seniors, college and graduate students who identify as female, pursuing a full-time BS or MS in engineering or computer science at an ABET/CSAB-accredited school, with a permanent address or school in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, south San Mateo or south Alameda counties.

FY27 application open now; due Feb 28, 2027 via Jotform; reference forms due March 21, 2027.
EngineeringComputer ScienceCA
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Community Foundation of Louisville General Scholarship Application

Varies (90+ scholarships) · Community Foundation of Louisville · High school senior / college / trade / graduate

Graduating high school seniors, current and returning college students, trade/vocational students and graduate students in the Louisville area; one application matches you to every fund you qualify for.

Application period Dec 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027.
KY
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Grand Rapids Community Foundation General Scholarship Application

Varies by fund (almost $700,000 awarded each year) · Grand Rapids Community Foundation · High school senior / college / graduate

Students with a West Michigan connection (live there now or did in the past) heading to college, career training or graduate school; one application matches you to the funds you fit.

General application opens Dec 1, 2026 and closes March 1, 2027.
MI
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Foundation For The Carolinas Scholarships

Varies by fund (150+ scholarships) · Foundation For The Carolinas (FFTC) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / adult learner

High school seniors, graduate students and non-traditional students; each of the 150+ funds sets its own criteria (many are for students in the Charlotte region of North and South Carolina).

2027–28 application cycle opens Dec 1, 2026 and runs through March 5, 2027.
NCSC
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BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Scholarships for Maine Women

$3,000 (four awards) · BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation (with the Maine Community Foundation) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / adult learner

Maine women with financial need. Four awards: a high school senior/GED recipient, a woman in her second year or later of college, a woman enrolled in or returning to college or training (graduate study gets special consideration), and a Career Advancement award for women 30 or older returning to school full- or part-time.

Applications accepted beginning Jan 1, 2027; deadline April 15, 2027.
ME
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Delaware Speech-Language Pathologist Scholarship

Award amount announced by July 1, 2027 (funding contingent) · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · Graduate

Delaware residents enrolled full-time in a graduate Speech-Language Pathology program at a Delaware institution.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. May 17, 2027.
HealthDE
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Pat Tillman Scholarship

Average $10,000 per academic year (amount varies by need) · Pat Tillman Foundation · Veteran / service member / military spouse

U.S. military service members, veterans and military spouses pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees who show leadership and commitment to service.

Applications open December 1 each year; the closing date varies (window can run November–February). Check the official page for the 2027 deadline.

Grad students: also check your department and graduate school, which fund most graduate aid, and compare program costs.