Graduate Scholarships
Find graduate scholarships, fellowships, tuition awards, research funding, and professional degree support.
Graduate funding can come from scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, research grants, employer programs, government awards, foundations, and university funds. The search is more complex than undergraduate aid because awards may be tied to a degree level, department, supervisor, research topic, professional license, host country, or service commitment.
Start by identifying the funding role. A tuition scholarship may simply reduce school cost. A fellowship may pay a stipend and expect research, leadership, public service, or cohort participation. A training grant may require a specific lab, program, or mentor. A professional degree scholarship may emphasize career goals, underserved communities, public interest, or field-specific need.
Graduate applications should show direction. Funders want to know why this degree or project matters now, why you are prepared, why the host institution or program fits, and how the support will change your trajectory. Generic essays are weak because graduate awards are often mission-driven.
Before applying, confirm whether you need admission first, whether nomination by a department is required, whether part-time students qualify, whether online programs are eligible, and whether international study is allowed. The listings below are a starting point for current opportunities, but graduate funding rules change by cycle and institution.
Current matching opportunities
These listings are limited to open, rolling, or upcoming opportunities that match this guide. Check the official source before applying.
SPAB Scholarship 2027: Approximately £13,000 Bursary for Early-Career Historic Building Professionals
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings offers a nine-month, full-time practical conservation programme with no course fee and a non-taxable bursary of about £13,000 for selected 2027 Scholars.
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships 2027-2028: Paid Yearlong Policy Placements for U.S. Scientists and Engineers, Deadline 1 November 2026
The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships give eligible U.S. scientists and engineers a paid, yearlong placement in science-policy work across government or approved non-governmental settings, with applications for the 2027-2028 class due 1 November 2026.
Trinity College Cambridge Junior Research Fellowships 2027: £36,128 Stipend Plus Housing Support, Deadline 27 August 2026
Trinity College Cambridge is accepting applications for 2027 Junior Research Fellowships, offering up to four years of independent research with a £36,128 annual stipend, housing support, and College benefits across all university subjects.
Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–2028: ILS 168,000 Stipend and Research Support in Israel
The Azrieli Foundation supports international postdoctoral researchers in any academic discipline with an ILS 168,000 annual stipend, ILS 20,000 in annual research support, and a two-year placement at an eligible Israeli institution.
EFAC Scholarship 2027: Education and Career Support for Kenyan Grade 9 Students
Education For All Children is accepting applications from Kenyan students in Grade 9 in 2026 for its 2027 education-to-employment scholarship programme, with applications due 15 September 2026.
Ghana Presidential West African Scholarship Initiative 2026–2027: Government Scholarships for ECOWAS Students
The Ghana Scholarships Authority is accepting applications for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate study in Ghanaian public tertiary institutions from eligible ECOWAS citizens for the 2026/2027 academic year.
ACU Fellowships 2027: Up to £5,000 for Cross-Commonwealth University Collaboration
The Association of Commonwealth Universities will offer three 2027 fellowships of up to £5,000 for academic or professional services staff at member universities to develop a six-month collaboration with a partner institution elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
CMU Rales Fellows Program 2027: Full Tuition and $35,000 Living Stipend for First-Generation STEM Graduate Students
Carnegie Mellon University's Rales Fellows Program will open its Fall 2027 candidacy application on 1 September 2026 for eligible U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA recipients applying to selected full-time Pittsburgh graduate STEM programs, with two years of tuition support and a $35,000 living stipend.
TFAS Washington Fellowship Spring 2027: Full Tuition, Capitol Hill Housing and $1,000 Stipend
The TFAS Washington Fellowship gives eligible undergraduate students a fully funded Spring 2027 semester with George Mason University tuition, furnished Capitol Hill housing, program fees, a guaranteed Washington internship and a $1,000 completion stipend.
University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2027/28: Fully Funded Master's Support for Students From Six African Countries
The University of Manchester offers 30 Equity and Merit Scholarships for eligible master's applicants from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, with full tuition and additional support for on-campus study.
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust Scholarship 2027: NZD $5,000 for Māori Business, Banking and Finance Students
Up to four Māori students enrolled full-time in a business, technology, banking or finance-related degree at an accredited New Zealand tertiary institution can receive a scholarship worth up to NZD $5,000 for 2027 study.
European Commission Conference Interpreting Bursaries 2026–2027: Up to €3,000 for Eligible Master's and Postgraduate Students
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Interpretation is offering a one-time 2026–2027 bursary equal to an eligible conference-interpreting enrolment fee, up to €3,000, with applications due by 25 September 2026.
Application guidance
Use the listings above as a shortlist, then build your application from the official instructions. Save the source page, deadline, eligibility rules, required documents, contact details, and any program-specific scoring criteria. If the deadline is rolling, apply early enough for review queues and budget limits. If the deadline is fixed, work backward from the closing date and leave time for recommendations, institutional approvals, financial documents, and portal errors.
Popular funding types
Graduate Scholarships FAQ
Are graduate scholarships different from fellowships?
Graduate scholarships usually focus on education costs, while fellowships may include research, placement, stipend, mentorship, or service components.
Can international students qualify?
Some graduate awards are international, while others require citizenship, residency, or study at a specific institution. Verify the official rules.
What materials should I prepare?
Prepare a CV, transcripts, statement of purpose, research plan if relevant, references, proof of admission, and financial documents when required.