USA Scholarships
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Masters Scholarships
Guides to US master's scholarships, including research degrees. Each one covers who qualifies, what the award pays, and how to apply.
Aspiring Legacy Scholarship 2027 - $2,500
The Skabelund Aspiring Legacy Scholarship from Ultimate Asset Protection awards $2,500 twice per year to U.S. students who tie higher education to generational wealth and community impact. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges, plus high school seniors with admission letters, may apply with at least a 3.0 GPA. U.S. citizens and legal residents submit a 500-to-750-word essay, transcript, and proof of enrollment by email to [email protected]. The Spring 2027 cycle closes January 15, 2027; a Fall award typically closes in mid-August.
AMS Graduate Fellowship 2027 - Up to $26,000
AMS Graduate Fellowships support first-year graduate students in atmospheric and related sciences at accredited US universities. The American Meteorological Society awards stipends from $5,000 to $26,000 for a nine-month academic year, plus partial travel support to the AMS Annual Meeting. Apply by January 23, 2027 for students entering graduate school in fall 2027.
Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship 2027
The Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship awards $2,000 each year to one current US university student enrolled in a mental health degree program such as psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatric nursing. Applicants email [email protected] from an active .edu address with creative content (500-800 word essay, video up to five minutes, or other media) explaining why they chose the field and the impact they hope to make. All submissions for the current cycle must arrive by December 1, 2026.
AAAS Mass Media Fellowship 2027 - $10,000 Stipend
The AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellowship places science, engineering, and mathematics students and postdocs at US newsrooms for ten weeks each summer. Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend plus travel to orientation in Washington and to their media host site. Applications for Summer 2027 open 1 October 2026 and close 1 January 2027.
AIAA Foundation Scholarship 2027 - Aerospace
The AIAA Foundation Scholarship Program distributes dozens of undergraduate and graduate awards each year to AIAA Student Members pursuing aerospace-related science or engineering degrees at accredited US colleges. General undergraduate scholarships pay $2,000 to $2,500 and can renew until graduation, while named funds such as the Mary W. Jackson and Muellner awards reach $5,000 to $10,000. Applications for the 2027 award cycle typically open October 15, 2026 and close January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with recommendation letters due February 13, 2027.
Against All Odds Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Against All Odds Scholarship from Adams & Bischoff, a criminal defense firm in Charleston, South Carolina, awards $1,000 to a U.S. student who writes a thoughtful 750-word essay about overcoming obstacles. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, vocational students, undergraduates, and graduate students in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with a minimum 3.0 GPA. You also submit a professional resume and transcripts, plus proof of college acceptance if you are still in high school. The 2026 cycle closed February 9, 2026; the 2027 guide expects a similar early-February deadline and essay prompt focused on resilience.
A1 Solar Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Climate Award
The A1 Solar Scholarship from A1 SolarStore rewards U.S. college students whose majors or research focus on sustainability, climate change, or renewable energy. Season 3 paid $1,000 to a Purdue University winner after a Solar Pitch video challenge that drew more than 700 applicants from 48 states. Only students enrolled at U.S.-based institutions may apply; team projects are allowed if one student is named lead. The sponsor announces each season theme, video instructions, and deadline by email after you apply. Season 3 closed in late 2025, so the 2027 guide tracks the next expected cycle using the same $1,000 education payment model.
A.I. Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 College Aid Award
College Aid's $1,000 A.I. Scholarship for Aspiring College Students supports U.S. high schoolers and undergraduates who care about education technology and artificial intelligence. One winner is picked at random each month and receives $1,000 toward college costs. Incoming freshmen and students already enrolled at accredited U.S. schools may apply through the free entry form at collegeaid.org. The sponsor also runs an AI financial aid chatbot for FAFSA and federal grant questions. The listing on College Aid shows a September 30, 2026 deadline for the current cycle; monthly drawings typically continue on a rolling basis, and the 2027 guide tracks the next full application year.
Women's Leadership Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Essay
The Kerri Castellini Women's Leadership Scholarship awards $1,000 to one female-identifying student who shows leadership in education, work, or volunteer life. Trusts and estates attorney Kerri Castellini sponsors the award for legal U.S. residents in vocational programs, college, or graduate school, plus high school seniors and GED holders headed to accredited postsecondary study. You need a 3.0 GPA, a resume, a transcript, and a 500-1,000 word essay on the ideal 21st-century woman leader. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Materials are due December 31, 2027 through the Trusts & Estates Lawyers online form.
Yasuko Mitsuyasu MAcc Scholarship 2027
The Yasuko Mitsuyasu Master of Accounting Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports full-time graduate students enrolled in a Master of Accounting program at an accredited U.S. institution. You document community service or extracurricular involvement through Pauahi''s unified postsecondary application, and Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Award amounts vary with fund income. The 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Violet K. Hughes Jr. Education Scholarship 2027
The Violet K. ''32 and Henry T. Hughes, Jr. Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one postsecondary grant each cycle to a full-time graduate student or fifth-year certification student majoring in education at an accredited two- or four-year college in Hawaiʻi or the continental United States. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. You apply through the unified portal with transcripts, activities, and essays that show community service and commitment to the lāhui. The 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Villa Ohana Hoihoi Scholarship 2027
The Villa ''Ohana Ho''iho''i Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation (formerly the William N. ''Bill'' Villa KS ''71 Scholarship) awards two grants each cycle to full-time U.S. undergraduate or graduate business majors with at least a 2.5 GPA. Waiʻanae Coast residents and students enrolled at Hawaiʻi colleges receive special consideration, and Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. You complete Pauahi''s portal application plus a quote essay. The 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.