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Guides to US master's scholarships, including research degrees. Each one covers who qualifies, what the award pays, and how to apply.
Focused Driver Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
The La Fratta Law Firm Focused Driver Scholarship 2026 awards $1,000 to one student who writes a 750-1,000 word essay on distracted driving and roadway safety. Michael La Fratta, a Charlottesville traffic attorney, sponsors the nationwide award for U.S. legal residents in high school, vocational programs, college, or graduate school with at least a 3.0 GPA. Submit your essay, resume, and transcript through the official form by 30 November 2026. Preference goes to applicants from or attending school in Virginia, but students in all 50 states and D.C. may apply.
Lichtman Community Service Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student who started a community service project that tackled a real local problem. The New York criminal defense firm runs the contest nationwide for legal U.S. residents in vocational school, college, or graduate programs, plus high school seniors and GED holders headed to college. You need a 3.0 GPA, a 750-1,000 word essay about service you initiated, a resume, and a transcript or acceptance letter. Materials are due 30 March 2027 through the firm''s online form. Essays are screened for AI-generated text.
AIA Alaska College Scholarship 2026 - Up to $4,000
AIA Alaska awards college scholarships of up to $4,000 per year to Alaska residents pursuing accredited architecture degrees at universities outside the state, where nonresident tuition, studio costs, books, and travel add up quickly. Applications open 15 January 2026 and are due 15 March 2026. Awards support third- and fourth-year B.Arch students or graduate architecture students and pay toward the fall semester.
AGC Foundation Scholarships 2027 - Up to $2,500/yr
The AGC Education and Research Foundation awards renewable undergraduate scholarships of up to $2,500 per year and graduate awards up to $3,750 per year for students in ABET, ACCE, or eligible ATMAE construction management and construction-related engineering programs. Rising sophomores through seniors (not high school seniors) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents apply through the SmarterSelect portal by midnight Eastern on 1 November 2026 for aid starting fall 2027.
Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship 2026 - $2,000 USA
The Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship 2026 awards $2,000 to one U.S. college student who has served in the Armed Forces or is the spouse, widow, child, or stepchild of a veteran. Charles E. Boyk Law Offices runs the annual essay competition nationwide for U.S. citizens enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university. Submit a resume, certified transcript, and a 750-1,000 word essay through the official form by 1 November 2026. The winner is announced on Veterans Day, 11 November 2026, and the check is sent directly to the student''s school for tuition or school-related expenses.
3-5 Sentence Story Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Keep Going Forward's A.A. Milne-inspired 3-5 Sentence Story Scholarship awards $1,000 to applicants who share a brief original story (three to five sentences) about themselves. Open to students and graduates at any education level. Apply at keepgoingforward.org/aamilnescholarship by 30 November 2026; selections weigh creativity, originality, and self-expression.
Whistleblower Education Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Tony Munter, a whistleblower attorney at Price Benowitz in Washington, DC, awards $1,000 through the Whistleblower Education Scholarship to a US student who writes about standing up against wrongdoing. Vocational, community college, undergraduate, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply by email with a personal essay, resume, and transcript. Incoming freshmen with acceptance letters qualify. Aggregators list an 31 October 2026 deadline; confirm the live instructions on pricebenowitz.com because scholarship URLs sometimes redirect during site updates.
Aaliyah Lee Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 NPVA Award
The Aaliyah Lee Scholarship 2026 is a $1,000 merit award from the National Parent Volunteer Association that honors Aaliyah Lee, a mother who dedicated herself to her children's educational opportunities. NPVA lists it alongside other small volunteer-themed scholarships for students enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited US college, university, or vocational program. You can be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate, or a graduate student with a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Winners send an official transcript and proof of enrollment only after selection. The 2026 deadline is 30 November 2026 through parent-volunteer.org.
SAFE Scholarships 2026 - Turf Management
The Sports Field Management Association, through the Safer Athletic Field Environments (SAFE) Foundation, awards scholarships starting at $3,000 to undergraduate and graduate students in turfgrass and sports field management. Programs include the Dr. James Watson scholarships (Toro-sponsored), Dr. Fred Grau award for top two-year students, Paul Zwaska diversity scholarship (Beacon Athletics), and Darian Daily Legacy awards. Apply online by 15 October 2026.
Jamieson Family Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 Essay
The Law Firm of Charles D. Jamieson, P.A. awards $1,000 through its Family Scholarship to one US student who writes about what family means and how their household shaped them. West Palm Beach family law attorney Charles Jamieson invites essays from undergraduates, graduate students, law students, and high school seniors who will enroll in college before the deadline. You need a minimum 3.0 GPA, good academic standing, and submission through the firm scholarship form. Aggregators list an August 31 application deadline; confirm the active cycle on cjamiesonlaw.com because scholarship URLs sometimes redirect.
Stampede Auto Used Cars Scholarship 2027
Stampede Auto, a family-owned used car dealer in Calgary, Alberta, offers the Used Cars Scholarship for students enrolled in accredited US or Canadian post-secondary programs and high school seniors accepted for Fall 2027. One winner receives CAD 750 for a 750-to-1,000-word essay on how used vehicles support student life, financial freedom, and sustainable mobility. You need a minimum 3.0 GPA, proof of enrollment, and an email application to [email protected] between 1 December 2026 and 30 June 2027. The winner is announced around 7 July 2027.
ROI Biologicals Scholarship 2027 - $10,000
ROI Biologicals awards a $10,000 scholarship to one US student pursuing agricultural science at an accredited college or university. Applicants need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, legal US residency, and enrollment or acceptance in an agricultural science program. Selection weighs academic achievement, financial need, and short-answer responses. The 2024 cycle closed 1 October 2024; watch roibiologicals.com for the next form.