USA Scholarships
Partial Funding Scholarship Guides
Partial Funding Scholarships
Not every scholarship covers 100% of your costs, but partial funding can still make a huge difference. The scholarships listed here cover a significant share of tuition or living expenses, reducing what you need to pay out of pocket.
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.
AAAS Mass Media Fellowship 2027 - $10,000 Stipend
The AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellowship places science, engineering, and mathematics students and postdocs at US newsrooms for ten weeks each summer. Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend plus travel to orientation in Washington and to their media host site. Applications for Summer 2027 open 1 October 2026 and close 1 January 2027.
AIAA Foundation Scholarship 2027 - Aerospace
The AIAA Foundation Scholarship Program distributes dozens of undergraduate and graduate awards each year to AIAA Student Members pursuing aerospace-related science or engineering degrees at accredited US colleges. General undergraduate scholarships pay $2,000 to $2,500 and can renew until graduation, while named funds such as the Mary W. Jackson and Muellner awards reach $5,000 to $10,000. Applications for the 2027 award cycle typically open October 15, 2026 and close January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with recommendation letters due February 13, 2027.
Against All Odds Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Against All Odds Scholarship from Adams & Bischoff, a criminal defense firm in Charleston, South Carolina, awards $1,000 to a U.S. student who writes a thoughtful 750-word essay about overcoming obstacles. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, vocational students, undergraduates, and graduate students in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with a minimum 3.0 GPA. You also submit a professional resume and transcripts, plus proof of college acceptance if you are still in high school. The 2026 cycle closed February 9, 2026; the 2027 guide expects a similar early-February deadline and essay prompt focused on resilience.
A1 Solar Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Climate Award
The A1 Solar Scholarship from A1 SolarStore rewards U.S. college students whose majors or research focus on sustainability, climate change, or renewable energy. Season 3 paid $1,000 to a Purdue University winner after a Solar Pitch video challenge that drew more than 700 applicants from 48 states. Only students enrolled at U.S.-based institutions may apply; team projects are allowed if one student is named lead. The sponsor announces each season theme, video instructions, and deadline by email after you apply. Season 3 closed in late 2025, so the 2027 guide tracks the next expected cycle using the same $1,000 education payment model.