USA Scholarships
Masters Scholarship Guides
Masters Scholarships
Guides to US master's scholarships, including research degrees. Each one covers who qualifies, what the award pays, and how to apply.
Little Bacon Urban Achievers Scholarship 2027
The James Bacon, KS '71 Little Bacon Urban Achievers Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one grant each cycle to a full-time U.S. postsecondary student focused on vocational arts, trades, or other career credentials. You may be an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited school in Hawaiʻi or on the mainland. Pauahi gives preference to residents of Niʻihau, Hilo, or Molokaʻi and to speakers of the Niʻihau dialect of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, plus Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply through the unified Pauahi portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Goldman Babboni Fernandez Walsh Scholarship 2027
Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh, known as Justice Pays, awards $1,000 through an annual essay contest for students attending or planning to attend college during the 2026-2027 academic year. Email an essay of at least two paragraphs about pursuing healthcare or legal careers, including your name and school. Applicants under 18 need parent or guardian permission and must be in good standing with their institution. Submit between August 1 and December 1, 2026 to [email protected].
Gladys & Clifford Chun Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Gladys E. and Clifford T.F. Chun Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports two full-time undergraduates or graduate students enrolled at a continental U.S. college or university. U.S. residents may apply through the unified Pauahi postsecondary portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026. You must not hold another Pauahi Foundation scholarship, and you need a recommendation letter addressing character, resilience, and service. No minimum GPA is listed. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows.
Lee Loy Sr. Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi Education
The Hartwell Hewahewaokalani Lee Loy, Sr. Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one graduate scholarship each cycle to a full-time master's or doctoral student with a demonstrated focus in education. Your undergraduate degree need not be in education, there is no published minimum GPA, and applicants in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent may apply. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Select this fund in the unified portal when the 2027-2028 postsecondary cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Merit
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based $1,000 award funded by authors Gen and Kelly Tanabe through genkellyscholarship.com. Legal U.S. residents in 9th grade through graduate school, including adult learners, may apply with a personal statement on the online form. A committee picks winners primarily on that essay. The site runs at least two competitions per year, including a Fall cycle that closed December 31, 2026 for the Fall 2026 competition and a July cycle. Submit only your latest application before the deadline; duplicate entries are discarded.
Financial Goals Scholarship 2027 - $2,000/month
The 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship® awards $2,000 each month to one U.S. resident age 18 or older who is planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a college degree program. Enter by submitting the form at 1fbusascholarship.com with a 500-word maximum essay responding to the published prompt; AI-generated text is prohibited. The promotion runs from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 with monthly entry periods, one eligible entry per person for the entire promotion, and winners announced by the 15th of the following month. Past winners may not enter again.
Elaine Dollie Mortensen Malama 'Aina Scholarship 2027
The Elaine "Dollie" Mortensen KS '71 Kaumualiʻi Malama ʻAina Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports undergraduate or graduate students focused on agriculture or protecting Hawaiʻi's land and natural resources. You need at least a 2.0 GPA and may enroll full or half time, including certificate programs. Special consideration goes to students contributing to Hawaiʻi agriculture or working to become mahiʻai. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental U.S. may apply. The 2027-28 Pauahi cycle opens October 2026 and typically closes mid-December 2026.
Edwin Mahiai Copp Beamer Scholarship 2027
The Edwin Mahiai Copp Beamer Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports one full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing piano and/or voice with emphasis on Hawaiian music, opera, or musical theatre. Applicants need demonstrated financial need, serious music training, and two teacher recommendations. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply; Pauahi gives preference to students of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Expect the 2027-28 Pauahi portal to open around October 2026 and close mid-December 2026.
Panee I Mua Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi Healthcare
The Eli D. Panee, Sr. and Aileen E. Panee I Mua Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant each cycle to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student preparing for a healthcare career. You need at least a 2.5 GPA, vocational or trade programs qualify, and Pauahi asks for a hardship essay plus Student & Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns. Applicants in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent may apply; Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Select this fund in the unified portal when the 2027-2028 postsecondary cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Big Blue and White K Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Floro and McCarthy Family Big Blue and White K Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two awards for U.S. students pursuing post-high school education tied to military service, medicine, or healthcare. You may study full- or half-time at accredited two- or four-year colleges or health science programs nationwide, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Veterans and military family members receive special consideration, and Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply through the unified Pauahi postsecondary portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026; recent cycles close December 15.
OFAC Eco-Friendly Scholarship 2027 - $500
The OFAC Law Group Eco-Friendly Scholarship awards $500 to one U.S. student at an accredited college, graduate program, or law school who shares thoughtful environmental activism through a 1,000-word essay. Applicants need at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a resume, and a transcript. Email the complete package to [email protected]. Third-party listings often show a December 31 deadline; confirm the live date on ofaclawyer.net because the firm publishes cycle pages by year.
Dwayne Nakila Steele Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Dwayne Nakila Steele Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students with financial need who show community commitment and interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history. You may study at accredited two- or four-year colleges in Hawaiʻi or the continental United States. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Typical awards are around $800 to $950. Apply through the unified Pauahi postsecondary portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026, with two recommendation letters including one on Hawaiian language work.