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Masters Scholarship Guides
Masters Scholarships
Guides for funded master's degree and Masters by Research programs. Each guide covers eligibility, documents, benefits, and the full application process so you know exactly what to do.
Rangel Graduate Fellowship 2027 - Foreign Service
The Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship prepares US citizens for careers as Foreign Service Officers at the US Department of State. Howard University administers the merit and need-based program, which historically selects about 45 fellows for up to $42,000 per year across two years of graduate study ($24,000 tuition and mandatory fees plus an $18,000 academic-year stipend), Capitol Hill and overseas embassy internships, mentoring, and a mid-May orientation. Fellows who complete the program and entry requirements owe at least five years in the Foreign Service. The 2026 application cycle was postponed pending State Department guidance; monitor rangelprogram.org for the 2027 call.
NING Scholarship 2027 - $500 Essay Award
The NING Scholarship from Ning Interactive Inc. rewards creative US college students with cash prizes for original essays emailed to the company. First place earns $500, second place $300, and third place $200. You must be at least 18, a US citizen or permanent resident, and enrolled in a bachelor''s or master''s program at an accredited US college or university. Entries are judged on originality, grammar, and language. The historical deadline falls on September 30 each year. Confirm whether NING is running the contest for the 2027 cycle on ning.com or by emailing [email protected] before you invest time in a long essay.
Injury Advocacy Scholarship 2025 - $1,000
The 2025 Injury Advocacy Scholarship from Schlack & Bassmaji awarded $1,000 to one US student for an essay on injuries caused by someone else''s negligence and advocacy for injured people. The cycle closed 1 September 2025. Rules matched the firm''s later awards: legal US residents nationwide with 3.0+ GPA, enrolled in vocational or two- to four-year post-secondary study, 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts, no AI-generated text, and Illinois preference. Use this guide for reference; apply on the current year''s page when the next cycle opens.
Injury Advocacy Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2026 Injury Advocacy Scholarship from Schlack & Bassmaji, a Chicago-area personal injury firm, awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about negligence-related injuries and advocacy for injured people. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal US residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or two- to four-year post-secondary school. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by 1 September 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to Illinois students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Mediation & Conversations Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The Mediation & Conversations Scholarship from Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC awards $1,000 to one US student who shows mindful communication and conflict mediation skills. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they live in any US state or Washington, DC, and enroll in a vocational programme or accredited two- to four-year post-secondary school. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay on mediating between people in your life, a professional resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by 30 September 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to Connecticut students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The Don''t Text and Drive Scholarship 2026 is a $1,000 award from Digital Responsibility, a Silicon Valley nonprofit that educates young people about technology''s personal and public consequences. You must be a US citizen or legal resident in high school (freshman through senior) or enrolled at any level of college or graduate school; homeschoolers qualify and there is no age limit. The first step is a 140-character message completing the idea ''I pledge not to text and drive because…'' The top ten finalists write a 500- to 1,000-word essay, and one winner receives $1,000. The deadline is 30 September 2026.
Goostree Bright Futures Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship awards $1,000 each semester to one college or university student who shows leadership, determination, and passion while facing genuine financial need. Goostree Law Group, a family law firm in St. Charles, Illinois, runs the program twice a year through the OVC Scholarship Network. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, enrolled at an accredited US college for the Spring 2027 semester, hold at least a 3.0 GPA in your most recently completed term, and report household income under $75,000. The application includes a 500-to-1,000-word essay, a statement of financial need, proof of enrollment, and contact information. Apply by 10 March 2027; the firm emails the winner by 12 April 2027 at [email protected].
Future Web Developers Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 IT Award
The Future Web Developers Scholarship from HostingAdvice.com awards $1,000 each year to one US resident pursuing a computer-science-related degree, including web development, software engineering, cybersecurity, AI, networking, or data analytics. You need at least a 3.5 GPA, an official transcript, a cover letter on civic and extracurricular involvement, and a 500-to-1,000-word MLA-formatted essay on how a specific technology is changing how businesses operate. Funds are paid directly to your college or university for tuition. Mail the complete packet to HostingAdvice.com in Gainesville, Florida by 30 September 2026. Winners are typically announced on 31 October 2026, and the winning essay may be published on HostingAdvice.com.
Building Bridges Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 NPVA Award
The Building Bridges Scholarship 2026 is a $1,000 merit award from the National Parent Volunteer Association (NPVA) for students who are actively involved in their communities. Applicants write a short essay of up to 150 words describing their community engagement. 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, enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited US college, university, or vocational program. The 2026 deadline is 30 September 2026. Winners provide an official transcript and proof of enrollment after selection, not at the initial application stage.
AAUW Career Development Grant 2027 - Up to $8,000
AAUW Career Development Grants pay up to $8,000 to women who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents and hold at least an associate degree. The grant funds accredited certificate or training programs that help you enter, change, or advance in fields where women are underrepresented, including STEM, business, and law, or executive leadership training when women hold fewer than half of senior roles. Your program must start between 1 January and 30 June 2027 for the winter/spring cycle. Applications open 18 August 2026 and close 30 September 2026 at 5pm ET, with notification in November 2026 and funds in November or December 2026.
University of New Haven Scholarship 2026 - 75% Tuition
The University of New Haven hands out its graduate money through two named awards: a Provost's Assistantship worth 75% tuition assistance plus an hourly wage for 550 hours of research or teaching work a year, and a Dean's Scholarship worth up to 50% tuition assistance on academic merit. Both are open to full-time domestic and international master's students, and neither has a separate form. The admission packet is the application. Undergraduates at the West Haven campus run on a separate automatic merit ladder worth $15,000 to $33,000 a year. The next graduate cutoff is 1 October 2026 for a spring 2027 start.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Scholarships 2027
Fairleigh Dickinson University Scholarships come out of the admission file, not a separate competition. FDU states plainly that applying for admission puts you in the running and no separate scholarship application is needed. Incoming freshmen are considered for merit awards up to $22,000 a year on high school GPA, renewable for four years. International freshmen have their own ladder, the FDU International Scholarship worth up to $24,000 a year, with a $16,000 transfer version, a $3,000 Global Housing Grant on the Metropolitan campus and $1,500 family and alumni grants. The next published cutoff is 1 December 2026 for January 2027 entry.