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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.
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.
Aspiring Legacy Scholarship 2027 - $2,500
The Skabelund Aspiring Legacy Scholarship from Ultimate Asset Protection awards $2,500 twice per year to U.S. students who tie higher education to generational wealth and community impact. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges, plus high school seniors with admission letters, may apply with at least a 3.0 GPA. U.S. citizens and legal residents submit a 500-to-750-word essay, transcript, and proof of enrollment by email to [email protected]. The Spring 2027 cycle closes January 15, 2027; a Fall award typically closes in mid-August.
ARCE Research Associates 2027 - Egypt Field Support
ARCE Research Associates is unfunded research status for scholars who already hold private or institutional funding and need American Research Center in Egypt help with Egyptian government clearances, permissions, and Cairo mentoring. US citizens and foreign nationals at US universities may apply using the same portal as funded ARCE fellowships. Associates receive administrative parity with ARCE fellows but no stipend from ARCE, and non-member institutions may pay a modest service fee.
AMS Graduate Fellowship 2027 - Up to $26,000
AMS Graduate Fellowships support first-year graduate students in atmospheric and related sciences at accredited US universities. The American Meteorological Society awards stipends from $5,000 to $26,000 for a nine-month academic year, plus partial travel support to the AMS Annual Meeting. Apply by January 23, 2027 for students entering graduate school in fall 2027.
APIA Scholarship 2027 - Up to $20,000
The APIA Scholarship from APIA Scholars supports undergraduate students at accredited US colleges and universities, with awards from $2,500 one-year grants to $20,000 multi-year packages. Selection prioritizes students with significant financial need, including many who are the first in their family to attend college, though applicants from all backgrounds may apply if they meet citizenship rules. The 2027-2028 cycle opens November 15, 2026, closes January 15, 2027 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, and notifies recipients around April 15, 2027.
AIBS Junior Fellowship 2027 - $1,150 per Month
AIBS Junior Fellowships fund US doctoral candidates for two to twelve months of dissertation research on Bangladesh. The American Institute of Bangladesh Studies pays about $1,150 per month, economy round-trip airfare, and travel insurance. Applicants must be US citizens, AIBS individual members, and all-but-dissertation before the award starts.
Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship 2027
The Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship awards $2,000 each year to one current US university student enrolled in a mental health degree program such as psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatric nursing. Applicants email [email protected] from an active .edu address with creative content (500-800 word essay, video up to five minutes, or other media) explaining why they chose the field and the impact they hope to make. All submissions for the current cycle must arrive by December 1, 2026.
Anne Shen Smith Scholarship 2027 - $1,250 SWE
The Anne Shen Smith Endowed Scholarship from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) awards about $1,250 to one undergraduate woman pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science at an ABET-accredited program. Southern California Gas Company funded the endowment in 2014 to honor Anne Shen Smith, a retiring CEO. You must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled full time as a sophomore, junior, or senior, and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. Reviewers give preference to students from underrepresented backgrounds and to students attending colleges or universities in California. SWE membership is not required, though members may qualify for extra scholarships and application points. Apply through the SWE scholarship portal at scholarships.swe.org with one reference, a resume, transcript, and essay when the cycle opens.