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.
Documentary Photography Award 2027 - $1,000
The International Documentary Photography Award from Steve Anchell and Anchell Photography pays $1,000 to one undergraduate or graduate student who submits a blind-judged portfolio of 12 to 20 socially conscious documentary photographs plus a 350-word project essay. Matriculated students anywhere may apply regardless of major. The annual cycle historically closes January 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Winners are notified by March and paid by April. Apply through the official online form or partner portals such as Fastweb.
Katharine M Grosscup Horticulture 2027 - $3,500
The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture, administered by the Garden Club of America with a Cleveland-area committee, encourage sophomores through master's students at colleges in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia to study horticulture or related fields. U.S. citizens and permanent residents with about a 3.5 GPA may receive up to $3,500 paid directly for education and research, with a possible second-year award up to $1,000. Applications arrive electronically or by mail at GCA Headquarters by January 15, with interviews in early February. GCA allows only one GCA scholarship or fellowship application per year.
Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship 2027
Teague Law in Ellijay, Georgia offers the Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship, a $2,500 award for US students enrolled at accredited trade schools, colleges, universities, graduate programs, or law schools who write an original 1,000-word essay on access to justice in rural areas. You must be at least 18, in good academic standing, and a US resident. Submit a PDF essay with citations and a header for financial aid before completing the form on jttlaw.com. The deadline is January 30, 2027. AI-generated essays disqualify applicants.
Isabel M Herson Education Scholarship 2027 - ZNEF
The Isabel M. Herson Scholarship in Education from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation (ZNEF) awards about $500 to $1,000 to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in elementary or secondary education for a single academic year. You apply through the ZNEF AwardSpring portal with proof of enrollment, transcripts, three recommendation letters, and a short essay. The fund typically closes February 1 each year. Payment goes to your college or university. Membership in Zeta Phi Beta is not required for this national foundation award.
Injury Recovery Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The 2026 Injury Recovery Scholarship from LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers awards $1,000 to one U.S. student who writes about psychological injury impacts and holistic recovery. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal U.S. 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 31 January 2027. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to California students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Injury Recovery Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2025 Injury Recovery Scholarship from LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers awards $1,000 to one U.S. student who writes about psychological injury impacts and holistic recovery. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal U.S. 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 31 January 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to California students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of David W. Holub awards the Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship to one U.S. student whose 500- to 1,000-word essay proposes the strongest plan for making motor vehicles safer and reducing crash injuries. High school seniors, vocational students, and college or graduate attendees in accredited two- or four-year programs need at least a 3.0 GPA and legal U.S. residency in any state or the District of Columbia. Holub runs the contest from Merrillville, Indiana, yet eligibility is nationwide. Essays flagged as AI-generated are disqualified. Past cycles closed January 31; expect a similar winter deadline for 2027.
I Have a Dream Scholarship 2027 - $1,500 Unigo
Unigo's I Have a Dream Scholarship awards $1,500 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a 250-word essay about what they dream about, from a bizarre sleep dream to future hopes. You must be enrolled or will enroll in an accredited college, university, or trade school no later than fall 2027. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may apply. Submit one application at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on January 31, 2027.
DAR Centennial Scholarship 2027 - $2,500 Preservation
The DAR Centennial Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution awards $2,500 each to two graduate students pursuing historic preservation at an accredited US college or university. Funding came from proceeds of the DAR Centennial Pin. US citizens apply online through DAR AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. The award is one-time and pays through your institution. DAR chapter sponsorship is optional.
ASPPH/EPA Environmental Health Fellowship 2027
The ASPPH/EPA Environmental Health Fellowship Program places recent graduates from ASPPH member schools of public health into one-year, full-time training assignments at the US Environmental Protection Agency. Fellows train under EPA scientists on environmental public health policy and research, with a training stipend of $62,285 for master''s-level hires and $75,835 for doctoral or other advanced degrees, plus a $10,000 general fellowship allowance for health insurance and approved travel.
Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship 2027 - $4,500
The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture, funded by the Garden Club of America and administered with the Center for Plant Conservation, gives one graduate student up to $4,500 for research on rare or endangered U.S. plants. Preference goes to projects on southeastern and Carolina flora. U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled at U.S. institutions in biology, horticulture, botany, ecology, or related fields apply with a cover letter, two-page narrative, budget, CV, and advisor letter. Applications are due January 31, 2027 by email to CPC.
Education Accessibility Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Claggett, Sykes & Garza awards the Education Accessibility Scholarship to one U.S. first-generation college student who writes the strongest 750-word essay on improving public education so more people can reach college. Enrolled or soon-to-enroll students in accredited two- or four-year programs, community colleges, paralegal tracks, or graduate school need at least a 3.0 GPA. Submit a resume, transcript, and essay through CSG when the cycle opens; the firm highlights the award on csgtrials.com/our-community. Past winners attended schools such as Elms College and Manchester Community College.