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.
Joseph F. Novek Outstanding Leader Award 2027
The Joseph F. Novek Outstanding Leader Award from the SME Education Foundation recognizes manufacturing and engineering students who lead the way Joseph F. Novek did in industry and SME service. CareerOneStop lists graduating high school seniors and current college students in associate, bachelor, or graduate programs at accredited US or Canadian schools, with at least a 2.0 GPA and study in manufacturing, engineering, or related disciplines. You apply through the Foundation scholarship portal at scholarships.smeef.org with a student statement, resume, STEM course list, transcripts, and two recommendation letters. The award amount varies by cycle. Expect the 2027-2028 window to open 1 November 2026 and close 1 February 2027, matching the annual SMEEF schedule.
James R. Vogt Radiochemistry Scholarship 2027
The James R. Vogt Radiochemistry Scholarship from the American Nuclear Society Isotopes and Radiation Division awards $2,000 to one undergraduate or $3,000 to one graduate student each year. Juniors, seniors, and first- or second-year graduate students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges, conduct or propose research in radioanalytical chemistry or analytical applications of nuclear science, and spell that focus in the ANS personal statement. Applications open 1 November and close 1 February through the ANS scholarship portal at cms.ans.org. The award is one year only and past recipients cannot reapply.
Jean Clark Berry Scholarship 2027 - $3,000
The Jean Clark Berry Scholarship from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pays $3,000 annually to full-time undergraduate or graduate Kappas who hold at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. CareerOneStop notes first preference for the newly elected president of Delta Sigma at Oklahoma State University, with Beta Theta in Oklahoma as a secondary line if Delta Sigma is inactive. Selection weighs academic merit, financial need, and leadership in Kappa and the community. You apply through the Foundation merit-based, need-based, or graduate portal on kappakappagamma.org. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and a February 3 deadline, with Kappa''s national cycle also closing in early February at 5 p.m. Eastern.
John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship 2027 - $50,000
The John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship, sponsored by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and administered by VSAC, supports Vermont students in nursing and medical fields. Awards may reach up to $50,000 annually with preference for nursing pathways. Enroll at least half time, show financial need on FAFSA, and demonstrate academic achievement. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID HUBBARD, FAFSA, essay #1, recommendation letter #1, and transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship 2027 - $5,000
The Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship, sponsored by Porter Medical Center Auxiliary and administered by VSAC, awards four $5,000 scholarships to students who live or work in Addison County and pursue registered nursing or nursing education at a Title IV college. Selection is based on essay #1. Enter ID ANDREWS on the Unified Scholarship Application with your general essay by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. FAFSA is not listed among required documents for this fund.
ISA Wilmington Scholarship 2027 - Delaware
The ISA Section and District Scholarship for Wilmington supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students in instrumentation, systems, automation, or closely related fields across the Wilmington, Delaware automation community. Two-year students need one completed semester; four-year applicants must be sophomores or higher with at least a 3.0 GPA. Awards vary with endowment funding, though recent ISA student scholarships often reach about $2,000. Apply as an ISA student member at isa.org between January 15 and February 28, 2027, and explain your automation career plans in the Delaware chemical, pharma, and process industries.
ISA Texas Louisiana Mississippi Scholarship 2027
The ISA Section and District Scholarship covering Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students in instrumentation, systems, automation, or closely related fields across those states. Two-year students need one completed semester; four-year applicants must be sophomores or higher with at least a 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary with endowment funding, though recent ISA student scholarships often reach about $2,000. Apply as an ISA student member at isa.org between January 15 and February 28, 2027, and explain your automation career plans in the Gulf South region.
ISA Southwestern Wyoming Scholarship 2027
The ISA Section and District Scholarship for Southwestern Wyoming supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students in instrumentation, systems, automation, or closely related fields. Two-year students need one completed semester; four-year applicants must be sophomores or higher with at least a 3.0 GPA. Awards vary by endowment but recent ISA student scholarships often reach $2,000 or more. Apply as an ISA student member through isa.org between January 15 and February 28, 2027, and highlight ties to the Southwestern Wyoming section when you describe your automation career plans.
IAPD Scholarship 2027 - Up to $3,500
The IAPD Charitable Foundation scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students tied to the performance plastics industry. You may qualify if you work for an IAPD member company, are a child of a member employee, or study professional sales as a major, minor, or concentration. High school seniors may apply with a 3.5 unweighted GPA, a 500-word essay, unofficial transcripts, and a signed addendum. Awards were up to $3,500 in 2025 and checks go directly to your school. Expect the next cycle to open in fall 2026 with a spring 2027 deadline pattern similar to April 6.
Hypertherm HyTech Leadership Scholarship 2027
The Hypertherm International HyTech Leadership Scholarship from the AWS Foundation pays $2,500 to a graduate student pursuing engineering management in the welding and cutting industry. You need a completed or in-progress bachelor of science degree, acceptance at an accredited graduate school, and a minimum 2.8 GPA. Financial need is optional but can boost your ranking. Apply through scholarship.aws.org when AWS national scholarships open December 1, 2026 and close March 1, 2027.
HSF Scholar Program 2027 - $500 to $5,000
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund HSF Scholar Program selects about 10,000 students each year for mentorship, career services, leadership conferences, and merit scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 when funds allow. Phase I opens on myHSF with a short application and no essay. Finalists complete Phase II with transcripts, essays, recommendations, and FAFSA verification. You must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient of Hispanic heritage with at least a 3.0 GPA in high school or 2.5 in college or graduate school, planning full-time enrollment at an accredited public or nonprofit four-year university or graduate school. The annual Phase I deadline is 15 February at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Hope For Addiction Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Samba Recovery''s Hope For Addiction Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to a student pursuing a degree that will help individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Applicants submit a 500-1,000-word essay on how they will use their training in the addiction field, proof of college enrollment or acceptance, and a completed PDF application uploaded through sambarecovery.com. Samba reviews the first one hundred qualified submissions for essay quality and impact. The award is open to all majors tied to that career goal, with special encouragement for students in recovery or with family addiction experience. Deadline is 28 February each year.