Scholarships in Master's-level Study

CareerFitter Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a student ranging from the high school to graduate school levels who is an United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.4 GPA and attending (or planning to attend) a college or university program for the next school term. Essay is required. Applicant is strongly encouraged to take advantage of the career evaluation made available before or at the conclusion of the scholarship application.

 

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 2

Applicant must be a high school or college/university student who is a legal resident of the United States or Canada and is enrolled during the latter half of the academic year. Greeting card design is required to be submitted. Judging criteria will be used to determine the recipient: overall aesthetic appeal; quality of execution; creativity and originality; successful incorporation of design elements; appropriateness for use as a greeting card; attractiveness to The Gallery Collection's corporate and consumer customers; suitability as a design in Prudent's Gallery Collection greeting card line.

 

APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 24

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is a female in one of the following minority groups: African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American. Applicant must be a student enrolled or officially accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate planning program accredited by the PAB (Planning Accreditation Board). Additionally, applicant must be a student who intends to work as a practicing planner in the public sector (which includes local, state & federal government, and not-for-profit careers). Selection is based upon commitment to planning as reflected in personal statement and resume, academic achievement and/or improvement during previous two years, letters of recommendation, financial need - both absolute need and need relative to tuition costs, professional presentation, and geographic balance of awards during that particular year. A two-to five-page personal and background statement written by applicant; a completed and signed APA Financial Aid application; two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, written verification from the school's financial officer indicating the average cost of one academic year of graduate school; a resume; a copy of acceptance letter from a PAB-accredited graduate planning school; a notarized statement of financial independence signed by applicant's parents; and applicant's signature on the application itself are all required to be submitted.

 

Tennessee Math and Science Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $10,000, Deadline: September 1 (fall); February 1 (spring); May 1 (summer)

Applicant must be a tenured teacher teaching in a Tennessee public school system who is seeking an advanced degree in math or science or certification to teach the subject area of math or science. Recipient must agree to teach math or science in a Tennessee public school system for two academic years for each year funded by the program; must not have a break in enrollment for more than 12 months; program of study must be completed within five years. The award for all years of study must not exceed $10,000.

 

Greek American Journalism Scholarship/Peter Agris Memorial

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be of Greek/American heritage and be a current full-time journalism or communications major at the graduate or undergraduate level in an accredited college or university in the United States. Active participation in school, community, church organizations, financial need, and a minimum 3.0 GPA are required. Scholarships are presented each spring at Alpha Omega Council's Annual Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner, during which time a noted individual or organization from within the Greek/American community is recognized for contributions to Hellenic and Orthodox ideals.

 

Ministry Scholarship

Award: $60, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a member in good standing of a Baptist church so that they will be able to provide local approval (certification), license, or ordination papers from a Baptist church.

 

Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age who is at least of junior undergraduate status who is currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States or Canada (note: applicant can not be more than a first-year graduate student). Applicant may not have previously participated in archaeological excavation.

 

Success Scholarship

Award: $3,100, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must not be a resident of Michigan. Minimum 3.2 GPA required.

 

Visual Task Force (VTF) Scholarship

Award: $125, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university or graduate program. Applicant must have declared a concentration in visual journalism with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Experience working on campus newspaper/television studio, and work in an internship program are also requirements.

 

Gerald Boyd/Robin Stone Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university majoring in print journalism with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Allison E. Fisher Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university majoring in journalism (print, broadcast), with a minimum 3.0 GPA and participation in community service activities. Recipient will be formally recognized on the NABJ website and in the convention program book in addition to being asked to attend the "Evening with an Angel on a Jazz Note," held in Baltimore, which is the annual fundraiser for this scholarship.

 

Carole Simpson Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university majoring in broadcast journalism with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Larry Whiteside Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be an enrolled college student who is a NABJ student member with a minimum 2.5 GPA pursuing a career in sports journalism. Applicant must demonstrate commitment to the field by working for a campus or off-campus media outlet.

 

NTA Dave Herren Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicants should be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., who is a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. entering junior year or senior year at a four-year school in the fall of the calendar year of application, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants from a two-year school will have completed 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants from a four-year school entering junior or senior year will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. A graduate student may be entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application. For a complete application, applicant needs to submit a U.S. passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, official transcript, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional), and an essay. Essay topic: If undergraduate level student: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry; or, if graduate level student: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

Beehive Honor Legacy Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a Beehive Honor Society's member, member's child, or grandchild. Selection is based upon academic excellence, leadership, and service to the University and community. Official transcript, current resume, a one-page letter of recommendation, and a one-page typed essay are required to be submitted.

 

Young Alumni for Graduate Students Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must have no less than 90 credit hours at the University by the fall semester, register for and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours during the next school year, and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Application, current transcript, current resume, and one-page essay are all required to be submitted.

 

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be the child or grandchild of an University alumni who is a member of the Alumni Association. Academic performance, other scholarships, and community service may be considered in the selection process. Transcript, essay, and letter of recommendation are required to be submitted.

 

Congregational Partners in Education Match

Award: $2,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a full-time student, who is able to receive a scholarship from their congregation, regardless of denomination.

 

National Latin Exam Graduate Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a graduate student looking to teach Latin, and/or Greek at the elementary, intermediate, or high school level.

 

Michigan Tuition Grant

Award: $1,524, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be a student at an independent non-profit degree-granting college or university in Michigan.

 

ASCO Numatics Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline at an accredited United States educational institution for the upcoming academic year. At the time of application, applicant must have completed at least their sophomore year in a bachelor's degree program have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and be a United States citizen or legal United States resident. Selection will be based on applicant's potential for leadership and for making a significant contribution to the engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, and automation professions, particularly as they relate to the application of fluid control and fluid power technology.

 

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be resident of Canada who is a graduate of a Canadian university with a minimum standard of "A-" (3.5 GPA or higher) and meet the citizenship requirements of the awarding country. Applicants looking to apply in specific fields must not only are advised to take certain tests, but will also have to provide specific work as well. Selection is based upon academic merit, plan of study, personal objective, and extra-curricular achievements/accomplishments. Online applications must be submitted in addition to supporting documents for each country to which the applicant is applying. The only Commonwealth countries offering awards are India, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

 

Education Matters Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 30

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a student 13 years of age or older, and is currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Online short written response to the question, "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money" is required. Free scholarship search profile at sponsor's website is also required to be completed.

 

Housing Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: rolling

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need. Award provides students with an affordable living option. Recipients will live in a home-like setting where they work in cooperative partnership to purchase and prepare meals and assume responsibility for household tasks. Recipients are responsible for their fair share of household expenses such as food and utilities. Each student contributes approximately $950 per semester.

 

Symantec Graduate Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: January 9

Applicant must be a senior in college or graduate student attending a U.S. university in a Ph.D. or master's program focused on technology research. Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on research projects likely to have real-world practical value to customers, in areas related to Symantec's businesses of information security, availability, and integrity. Application form including a personal statement of research interests (not to exceed 500 words) and three letters of recommendation are required.

 

Lucia A. Wright Piano Scholarship

Award: $2,100, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 25 who is a resident of the state of Maine. Applicant must be a music major in the fall semester at any accredited music school, college, or university. Audition (not to exceed 15 minutes) requires applicants to perform at least two memorized compositions from two different periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern).

 

The World is My Parish United Methodist History Research Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: December 31

Award enables the collection of written and oral history and encourages research regarding the development of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents in any of the conferences not in the United States. Please note that these monies are not scholarships to defray the costs of attending school; prizes are for scholarly papers submitted and for specific research projects examining the history of The United Methodist Church or its antecedents.

 

Google Scholarship Program

Award: $10,000, Deadline: February 16

Applicant must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent who is a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering in the upcoming academic year. Financial need is required. Selected recipients will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters located in California for the upcoming spring.

 

Crum-Koehler National Graduate Fellowship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9

Applicant must be a graduate student pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences. Preference will be given to students who have accomplished the following: at the beginning of the academic year for which the fellowship would be granted, have completed at least one year of professional family and consumer sciences experience, serving in a professional role or in positions such as graduate/undergraduate assistant, trainee, or intern; be working on a research problem or be able to describe a potential research problem for their graduate work; or, be interested in making a contribution to the family and consumer sciences profession in the United States, or in international programs.

 

Ellen H. Richards National Graduate Fellowship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: January 9

Applicant must be a graduate student pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences. Preference will be given to students who have accomplished the following: at the beginning of the academic year for which the fellowship would be granted, have completed at least one year of professional family and consumer sciences experience, serving in a professional role or in positions such as graduate/undergraduate assistant, trainee, or intern; be working on a research problem or be able to describe a potential research problem for their graduate work; or, be interested in making a contribution to the family and consumer sciences profession in the United States, or in international programs. Award looks to help support study and related experiences to prepare the recipient for administration and leadership roles.