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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.
GCA Tropical Botany Fellowship 2027 - $5,500
The Garden Club of America Fellowship in Tropical Botany, administered with the National Tropical Botanical Garden since 2023, awards two or more $5,500 grants each year for independent doctoral field research in tropical botany and forest ecology. U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled as PhD candidates at U.S. universities apply with a personal letter, two-page research statement, advisor letter, language evidence if needed, and CV in one PDF emailed to NTBG by January 15. GCA allows only one GCA award application per year.
Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of David W. Holub awards the Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship to one U.S. student whose 500- to 1,000-word essay proposes the strongest plan for making motor vehicles safer and reducing crash injuries. High school seniors, vocational students, and college or graduate attendees in accredited two- or four-year programs need at least a 3.0 GPA and legal U.S. residency in any state or the District of Columbia. Holub runs the contest from Merrillville, Indiana, yet eligibility is nationwide. Essays flagged as AI-generated are disqualified. Past cycles closed January 31; expect a similar winter deadline for 2027.
EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 - NOAA
NOAA''s José E. Serrano Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (USP) supports rising juniors at accredited MSIs nationwide with up to $9,500 per academic year for two years, two paid 10-week NOAA summer internships, travel, housing subsidies, and professional development. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, hold at least a 3.2 GPA, and major in a NOAA mission field. Applications share the Hollings portal and typically close January 31. NOAA paused the 2026 EPP class for budget reasons; watch noaa.gov for the next cycle.
I Have a Dream Scholarship 2027 - $1,500 Unigo
Unigo's I Have a Dream Scholarship awards $1,500 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a 250-word essay about what they dream about, from a bizarre sleep dream to future hopes. You must be enrolled or will enroll in an accredited college, university, or trade school no later than fall 2027. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may apply. Submit one application at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on January 31, 2027.
Pittenger American History Scholarship 2027 - $2K/yr
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship from DAR gives $2,000 per year for up to four years to graduating high school seniors who will earn an undergraduate degree with at least 24 credit hours in American history and American government. Renewal requires a 3.25 GPA and annual transcript review. US citizens apply on DAR AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. Citizens abroad may apply through a Units Overseas Chapter.
DOE CSGF 2027 - $45,000 Stipend & Full Tuition
The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF), administered by the Krell Institute, funds US citizens and permanent residents pursuing PhDs that use high-performance computing to solve science and engineering problems. Fellows receive a $45,000 annual stipend, full tuition and required fees for up to four years, a $1,000 professional development allowance, a 12-week DOE laboratory practicum, and annual program reviews.
DAR Centennial Scholarship 2027 - $2,500 Preservation
The DAR Centennial Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution awards $2,500 each to two graduate students pursuing historic preservation at an accredited US college or university. Funding came from proceeds of the DAR Centennial Pin. US citizens apply online through DAR AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. The award is one-time and pays through your institution. DAR chapter sponsorship is optional.
ASPPH/EPA Environmental Health Fellowship 2027
The ASPPH/EPA Environmental Health Fellowship Program places recent graduates from ASPPH member schools of public health into one-year, full-time training assignments at the US Environmental Protection Agency. Fellows train under EPA scientists on environmental public health policy and research, with a training stipend of $62,285 for master''s-level hires and $75,835 for doctoral or other advanced degrees, plus a $10,000 general fellowship allowance for health insurance and approved travel.
Beneventi Law Scholarship 2027 - $2,000 DAR Award
The Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a one-time national award of about $2,000 for a US citizen enrolled in or attending an accredited US law school with at least a 3.25 GPA. The DAR Scholarship Committee accepts online applications through AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. The award is not automatically renewable, though past recipients may reapply in later cycles. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required.
Endodontic Educator Fellowship 2027 - $50K/yr
The AAE Foundation Endodontic Educator Fellowship Award pays $50,000 a year for up to five years to endodontists teaching full time at a CODA-accredited dental school in the United States or Canada. You must be a permanent US or Canadian resident, hold a full-time faculty contract, and apply within your first five years in academia. The annual application closes May 15 on aae.org.
Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship 2027 - $4,500
The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture, funded by the Garden Club of America and administered with the Center for Plant Conservation, gives one graduate student up to $4,500 for research on rare or endangered U.S. plants. Preference goes to projects on southeastern and Carolina flora. U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled at U.S. institutions in biology, horticulture, botany, ecology, or related fields apply with a cover letter, two-page narrative, budget, CV, and advisor letter. Applications are due January 31, 2027 by email to CPC.
Education Accessibility Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Claggett, Sykes & Garza awards the Education Accessibility Scholarship to one U.S. first-generation college student who writes the strongest 750-word essay on improving public education so more people can reach college. Enrolled or soon-to-enroll students in accredited two- or four-year programs, community colleges, paralegal tracks, or graduate school need at least a 3.0 GPA. Submit a resume, transcript, and essay through CSG when the cycle opens; the firm highlights the award on csgtrials.com/our-community. Past winners attended schools such as Elms College and Manchester Community College.