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.
Churchill Scholarship 2027 - Cambridge STEM Award
The Churchill Scholarship sends up to 18 US citizens each year to Churchill College, Cambridge for one year of master's study in science, mathematics, engineering, or science policy. The Winston Churchill Foundation covers tuition, UK visa and health surcharge costs, round-trip airfare, a stipend above the UK Research Council rate, and eligibility for a $4,000 research grant, with total value over $80,000. You apply through a participating US undergraduate institution; the foundation nomination deadline is November 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern.
STC Scholarships 2027 - Society for Technical Communication
STC Scholarships from the Society for Technical Communication support undergraduate and graduate students who study technical communication, professional writing, UX content, or related fields. Up to four $500 awards (two undergraduate and two graduate) are granted annually, and winners may attend the STC Summit with complimentary registration. Apply through the STC scholarship page at stc.org with essays, two recommendations, and a transcript; the typical deadline is 15 February. Some databases incorrectly list lochgroup.com as the sponsor URL, but the authoritative source is STC in Arlington, Virginia.
SmithGroup JEDI Scholarship 2027 - $6,000
The SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, now promoted as the Design a Better Future Scholarship, awards $6,000 tuition grants to five US students each year who advance inclusion in architecture, engineering, and planning. Recipients also complete a required paid summer internship at a SmithGroup office. Applications for the 2027 class are scheduled to open 28 September 2026 through smithgroup.com/become-an-intern, with eligibility tied to junior-or-higher standing, a 3.0 GPA, US work authorization, and enrollment during Fall 2027.
Selfless Parent Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Essay
The Selfless Parent Scholarship from Capital Family & Divorce Law Group awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about sacrifices a parent or guardian made to help them succeed. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA who are legal residents in any state or DC may apply when the firm publishes the annual form. Past cycles required a 750-word essay, resume, and transcript ahead of a late-November deadline for the following spring semester. Confirm the live application URL on divorcefirm.net each fall because year-specific pages rotate.
NERRS Graduate Research Fellowship 2027 - NOAA
The Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship, often searched as the NERRS Graduate Research Fellowship, places master's and doctoral students at one of 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves for two years of collaborative coastal research. NOAA funds up to $45,000 per year in direct costs for stipend, tuition, travel, and supplies. US citizens and permanent residents apply through their university on Grants.gov; applications are due in late 2026 for an August 2027 fellowship start.
Power of Listening Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2026 Power of Listening Scholarship from Herman & Wells, a Florida personal injury firm, awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about how active listening by professionals improves outcomes in high-stress settings such as healthcare, education, government, or law. High school seniors, vocational students, undergraduates, and graduate students who are legal residents of any US state or Washington, DC, may apply if they enroll in an accredited vocational programme or two- or four-year college or university and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, a professional resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by November 30, 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to students from or attending secondary school in Florida, though applicants nationwide are welcome. Herman & Wells employees and their households are ineligible.
Safe Cycling Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 Essay Award
The 2026 Safe Cycling Scholarship from Felix Gonzalez Accident and Injury Law Firm awards $1,000 to one US high school senior, college student, or graduate student who writes the strongest essay on cycling safety, bike lanes, and traffic laws. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA, legal residency in any state or Washington, DC, and enrollment for the current academic year. The San Antonio firm prefers Texas students but accepts nationwide entries. Submit a 700-to-1,000-word essay, resume, and transcript through the online form by 30 November 2026. AI-generated essays are disqualified.
Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student who writes the strongest essay on how people should choose where to volunteer and donate. Maryland criminal defense attorney Seth Okin sponsors the contest nationwide for legal U.S. residents pursuing community college, undergraduate, graduate, law, or business programs. You need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a resume that shows service, a current transcript, and a 500-word essay emailed to [email protected] by 30 November 2026. The firm screens essays for AI-generated text.
Kanoski Bresney Distracted Driving Scholarship 2027
Kanoski Bresney awards five $1,000 Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarships to US citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school through Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, or who are high school seniors starting college in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Submit a 1,000-word double-spaced essay on how distraction affected your life and how to raise awareness among young drivers, plus a transcript and contact details. Apply by 9 November 2026; winners notified by 9 December 2026.
Maley/FTEE Teacher Scholarship 2027 - $500
The Maley/FTEE Teacher Professional Development Scholarship honors Dr. Donald Maley and supports technology and engineering teachers who are starting or continuing graduate study. The Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators and ITEEA administer the $500 award nationwide. You must be an ITEEA member and a technology or engineering teacher at any grade level. Self-nominations are welcome. Submit a nomination letter with graduate study plans, action research plans, and financial need, plus a resume, college transcript, and three recommendation letters by 1 November 2026. Nominees are notified by mid-November and recognized at the ITEEA Annual Conference.
Future of Connectivity Scholarship 2026 - $2,500
The Future of Connectivity Scholarship from Zipit Wireless awards $2,500 to one U.S. undergraduate or graduate student who writes a 1,000-word essay imagining life in 2035 and how Internet-enabled devices and IoT connectivity change daily life and industries. Eligible majors include computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT management, network administration, software development, business administration, and marketing. Email your essay, bio, and enrollment proof to [email protected] by 27 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Funds go directly to your U.S. college or university after the winner is announced 18 December 2026.
DLA Piper BRAVO Scholarship 2026 - $6,000 Law
The DLA Piper BRAVO (Building Relationships to Advance Veterans'' Opportunities) Scholarship helps honorably discharged U.S. veterans move toward law school with up to $6,000: $1,000 for LSAT prep and application costs and $5,000 paid toward an ABA-accredited law school. Scholarship America administers the nationwide program for DLA Piper. You need a 3.0 GPA, college enrollment or a degree from an accredited U.S. school, proof of honorable discharge (DD214 or equivalent), and a plan to start LSAT prep or law school applications within one year. Up to 20 BRAVO awards are granted each cycle. Apply online by 13 November 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time; recipients are notified in February 2027 and payments process in August 2027.