Scholarships in Doctoral-level Study

Medical School Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be entering or currently enrolled in medical school. Transcript, proof of enrollment, and essay required. Resume is optional.

 

Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be entering or currently enrolled in a physical therapy or occupational therapy program. Transcript, proof of enrollment, and essay required. Resume is optional.

 

Visionary Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is either a current law student or undergraduate student planning to attend law school. Minimum 2.8 GPA, transcript, and essay between 500 and 1,000 words required.

 

Houston Katy Appliance Repair Academic Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the United States. Essay on the following topic and questions are required: From your perspective, what are the myriad of benefits that locally-owned small businesses play in the economic health and social vibrancy of our communities? How would our communities be impacted without these vital small businesses and the jobs they create? What regulatory or legal governmental policies could be instituted or reformed to further enhance the growth and health of locally-owned small businesses? What could colleges, universities and trade schools do to further enhance the health and potential success of these small businesses?

 

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship

Award: $42,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in oceanography, maritime archaeology, marine biology, or related areas at an accredited institution. Evaluation based on academic record, research proposal, recommendations, experience, and financial need.

 

King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship

Award: $35,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is admitted to a master's or doctoral program at the University of Michigan and is in good academic standing. Must be a resident of the state of Michigan and planning and able to teach in postsecondary education. Cannot be currently in default status on any guaranteed student loan and/or a KCP loan. Personal statement, budget statement, three letters of recommendation, and current curriculum vitae (c.v.) required.

 

USA to Australia Fellowship

Award: $40,000, Deadline: October 15

Applicant must be a graduate student or above who will be attending an Australian educational institution majoring in engineering, medicine, sustainability, or technology. Three essays, three letters of reference, a proposed budget, transcripts, and letter of acceptance to an Australian University required. Must be a U.S. citizen and full-time student.

 

Aspiring Attorney Aid Scholarship by the Kraut Law Group

Award: $500, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student seeking a law-oriented degree. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Award: $28,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a law student at the Michigan State University College of Law. Minimum 155 LSAT score and 3.5 GPA required. There is no separate application. All law school candidates are considered.

 

King Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a law student at the Michigan State University College of Law. Minimum 162 LSAT score and 3.75 GPA required. There is no separate application. All law school candidates are considered.

 

Lawyer & Leader Scholarship

Award: $17,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a law student at the Michigan State University College of Law. Minimum 152 LSAT score and 3.6 GPA required. There is no separate application. All law school candidates are considered.

 

Indigenous Law Award

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a law student at the Michigan State University College of Law. Personal statement and resume must demonstrate interest in issues affecting Native Americans.

 

Susan Brokaw Kimmons Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a fifth-year Occupational Therapy student. Preference given to those who have demonstrated an interest in hand therapy.

 

Injury Lawyer News Disability Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a pre-law or law student at an accredited U.S. college, university, or law school who has a medically documented disability, either physical or learning. Essay, statement of academic status, medical documentation of disability, minimum 3.0 GPA, and proof of acceptance or attendance to school required.

 

Sterling Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas who is now enrolled full-time in a doctoral degree program. Minimum 3.5 GPA, resume, statement of purpose, unofficial transcript, and one letter of recommendation required. Recipient must remain in good standing in degree program and complete a minimum of six graduate credits each semester of the scholarship year.

 

Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 12

Applicant must be a law student who is entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. Scholarships based on academic merit, commitment to the pursuit of IP law, membership of a historically under represented group in IP law, communication skills, and leadership qualities. Resume, transcripts, writing sample, and one page statement on diversity required.

 

Barrick Graduate Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an admitted doctoral student who has completed at least 24 credits of doctoral study in their current degree program. Minimum 3.5 GPA, resume, statement of purpose, transcript, and one recommendation required. Finalists will be required to participate in an interview.

 

Frugal Student Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. A brief essay that describes an inventive way you have earned or saved extra money is required. Only email submissions will be accepted.

 

Timothy S Y Lam Foundation Education Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: November 15; May 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral student over the age of 21 who is majoring in a hospitality-related course (ie. hotel management, concierge, conference management/event planning, catering, hospitality leadership/supervision, hospitality human resources, and wedding coordination/design).

 

EssayMama's Essay Writing Contest

Award: $500, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be a high school, undergraduate, masters or doctoral student. An original story is required.

 

Express Medical Supply Scholarship Program

Award: $500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a legal resident or citizen of the United States who is enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college within the U.S. Applicant must answer the following question on Twitter in 108 characters or less with the hashtag, #ExmedScholarship: If you could make one book required reading for everyone in the world, which book would you choose and why?

 

Ski Butlers Scholarship Fund

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a current undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate student who is attending an accredited U.S. college or university with a passion for the mountains. A 600-word essay on the following topic is required: Write about your experiences in the mountains, skiing, and/or riding, and how following this passion has made you happier and more successful in the classroom.

 

S. Stuart Flanagan Family Graduate Fellowship

Award: $1,800, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a doctoral student who demonstrates significant financial need and high academic achievement. Preference given to Virginia residents who demonstrate independence, creativity, and entrepreneurial interests. Essay, resume, and letter of recommendation required.

 

Catherine NesmithPerez Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a graduate student in the School Psychology program. Preference given to applicant's pursuing a post-mater's degree.

 

Chamberlin Higher Education Recruitment Award

Award: -, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a full-time student in the Higher Education Master's Program who is on assistantship.

 

Educational Leadership International Student Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be an international graduate student pursuing a degree in K-12 Administration. Preference given to full-time doctoral students.

 

David W. Leslie Research Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a doctoral student in the EPPL Higher Education program.

 

Biofreeze Scholarship

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Applicant must be a full-time student in the Doctor of Chiropractic program at one of the Palmer campuses who has a strong record of accomplishment in academics and community involvement. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Campus Guide Endowed Scholarship

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Applicant must be a student in the Doctor of Chiropractic program on the Davenport campus who is a current campus guide.

 

Chiropractic Technologist Gift Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a student in the Chiropractic Technologist program on the Davenport campus who is enrolled full-time. Preference given to single parents or married with children.