Scholarships in the USA - Study & Research Guides
Scholarships in the USA
The United States is home to many of the world's top-ranked universities and attracts students from every corner of the globe. Scholarship opportunities range from fully funded research positions to partial tuition awards at elite business schools. Below you'll find our guides for US scholarships, each covering eligibility, documents, benefits, and how to apply.
MGFA Nursing Research Fellowship 2027 - Up to $5,000
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Nursing Research Fellowship supports nurses and nursing students studying problems faced by patients with myasthenia gravis or related neuromuscular conditions. Published program materials describe a stipend of up to $5,000, an October 15 application deadline, and a focus on human-subjects or clinical nursing research tied to MG care. MGFA's current grant portal emphasizes registry, pilot, and postdoctoral awards, so confirm the nursing cycle with the research team before you prepare a packet.
Oceanic Research Group Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Oceanic Research Group Undergraduate Marine Conservation Scholarship pays $1,000 toward independent research or fieldwork for students in accredited marine-conservation or related undergraduate programs. Oceanic Research Group partners with the Women Divers Hall of Fame to administer the award. Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 30 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. New York time through the WDHOF portal. Funds arrive in spring 2027 and must be used within 18 months.
DwellWell AI Real Estate Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The DwellWell AI in Real Estate Scholarship awards $1,000 to one US college or university student who submits a creative video on how artificial intelligence will shape real estate and home buying. DwellWell, the Culver City homebuyer platform behind an AI home-search assistant, launched the contest to spark student interest in proptech. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident enrolled at an accredited school with a valid .edu email; any major qualifies. Send a video under five minutes to [email protected]. Judges score creativity, logic, and persuasiveness. The 2023 inaugural cycle closed 31 October 2023; watch dwellwell.com for a 2026 reopening, which may follow a similar late-October window.
DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship 2026
The 2026 DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship from the Law Offices of Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya awards $1,000 to one minority law or pre-law student who plans a legal career. You must be a legal U.S. resident in any state or D.C., enrolled in a vocational program or accredited two- to four-year college, and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants who identify as a minority by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or economic background submit a 750-1,000 word essay, resume, and transcript by 31 October 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Delaware ties can earn preference but are not required.
DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship from The Law Offices of Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya awards $1,000 to one student nationwide who plans to become an attorney. You must be a legal U.S. resident in any state or Washington, D.C., enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming spring term, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing. Submit the online form, a 750-1,000 word essay on your intended practice area and why you would make a good lawyer, a professional resume, and transcripts (plus college acceptance proof if you are still in high school). Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Delaware ties earn preference but students from all 50 states may apply. Apply by 31 October 2026; the firm selects a winner in the month after the deadline.
Community Impact Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
The New Mexico Accident Firm Community Impact Scholarship awards $1,000 to one US student who shows sustained local service through high school, vocational training, or college. Duran & McDonald's Albuquerque personal injury firm runs the annual contest nationwide, with preference for applicants from or attending secondary school in New Mexico. You need a 3.0 GPA, good standing at your school, a 500-to-750-word essay on community work (AI-generated text disqualifies you), a resume, transcripts, and the online form. The 2025 cycle closed 1 September 2025; the next intake is expected around 1 September 2026 on newmexicoaccidentfirm.com.
Creative BioMart Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Creative BioMart awards $1,000 once per year to one undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student majoring in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related life-science field with at least a 3.0 GPA. Upload the online application, CV, transcript, enrollment certificate, recommendation letter, and an 800-word essay or 10-12-slide deck on protein science by 31 October 2026. The winner is announced 30 November 2026.
Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls 2026 - $1,000
The Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship 2026 awards $1,000 to one high school, college, or graduate student who writes a strong statement about getting help when harassment happens outside school hours. Delete Cyberbullying, a San Francisco nonprofit, runs three annual $1,000 essay scholarships; this cycle focuses on trusted adults beyond the classroom, such as coaches, employers, and relatives. You must attend or plan to enter an accredited US college or university. Judges weigh creativity, content, and commitment to deleting cyberbullying. The deadline is 31 October 2026.
California Consumer Advocacy Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
California Consumer Attorneys, P.C. (The Lemon Firm) awards $1,000 each year through its Annual Consumer Advocacy Scholarship to students enrolled at an accredited California college, university, or law school who care about consumer rights. You must be 18 by the start of fall semester and either a California resident or attending school in California. Submit a 400–600-word essay on a California consumer-protection law by email to [email protected] with subject line CCA 2026 Scholarship Submission. The firm judges on essay quality and academic credentials; one winner is notified within 30 days after the 1 October 2026 deadline.
CASBS Fellowship 2028 - Up to $83,000 Stipend
CASBS Fellowships place accomplished scholars in a residential year at Stanford's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. First-time fellows may receive a Center stipend of up to $83,000 to supplement sabbatical or salary support, plus housing and relocation subsidies for many relocators. Applications for the 2027-28 year close 30 October 2026.
Buckfire Medical Diversity Scholarship 2026
The 2026 Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical School Diversity Scholarship awards $2,000 to one U.S. medical student who promotes diversity in their community. You must be a U.S. citizen enrolled at an accredited U.S. medical school, have finished at least one semester, and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. Buckfire does not limit diversity to any single background and states that winners are not chosen based on race, sex, ethnicity, or other immutable traits. Submit the application form, a one-page essay on past or future diversity work with your medical degree, and a certified official medical school transcript by 1 October 2026. Payment goes to your institution for tuition and related expenses, with receipt reporting under IRS rules on the firm scholarships hub.
APHA KP Community Health Scholarship 2027
The APHA KP Community Health Scholarship, funded by Kaiser Permanente through the East Bay Community Foundation, awards up to $15,000 for MPH students and up to $20,000 for DrPH or PhD students entering full-time public health programs at eight partner universities. Up to twenty US citizens or permanent residents who commit to health equity leadership may apply each cycle. Preference goes to first-generation, lower-income, and underrepresented students. Apply through APHA with transcripts, essays, and financial information before the October deadline; contact [email protected] with questions.