Scholarships in Master's-level Study

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.

 

SoundOut Social Media Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student attending a college, university, technical, or trade school in the United States or Canada. Applicant must submit a social media campaign for a company.

 

Virginia Nursing Scholarship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a nursing graduate student in Virginia. Priority given to master's degree candidates who will teach in community colleges.

 

Legacy Scholarship for Graduate Students

Award: $4,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a graduate student enrolled in an interior design program at a degree-granting institution. Essay, personal statement, official transcripts, letter of recommendation, biological statement, headshot, and up to three examples of design work required.

 

Celebrate Cherie Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be an incoming graduate student pursuing a career in physical therapy. Must be a legal resident of Northern Virginia (areas of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties) and enrolled in a first professional doctor of physical therapy degree.

 

New York City Bilingual Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 9

Applicant must be bilingual and accepted into the Manhattan College graduate Education program. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Mayor's Graduate Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a full-time NYC government employee who is accepted into the graduate Education program at Manhattan College. Letter expressing interest in scholarship required.

 

Dawn Benson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,156, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be an academically gifted graduate student. Preference given to students with international experience/backgrounds.

 

Dean Bettker Memorial Endowment

Award: $1,742, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a full-time student in the school of Education. Preference given to students who were born or reside in Western New York and who demonstrate financial need.

 

Community Partnership Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be an in-service educator who is enrolled part-time in a master's degree program in the School of Education. Preference given to educators currently working in the following school divisions: New Kent County, Newport News, York County, or Williamsburg-James City County. Resume and letter of recommendation required.

 

Harry Robert Elmore Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be an academically distinguished Virginia resident graduate student attending the School of Education. Resume and letter of recommendation required.

 

The Frances H. and Robert O. Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a student pursuing a career in either teaching or educational administration. Professional competence, commitment to education, and love of teaching and learning must be demonstrated.

 

Barbara M. Welch Graduate Fellowship

Award: $1,866, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be graduate student attending the School of Education. Resume and letter of recommendation required.

 

The Christopher Wren Association Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a part-time student attending the School of Education. Resume and letter of recommendation required.

 

S. Stuart Flanagan NHFCC Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a graduate student in the School of Education's Family Counseling program and who is also working in the New Horizons Family Counseling Center. Financial need and commitment to service must be demonstrated.

 

Dean Howard K Holland Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a graduate student in the School of Education who has demonstrated commitment to service and motivation to work in the field of counselor education.

 

Frances C. Hudgins Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a graduate student majoring in guidance and counseling in the School of Education. 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.

 

Edward E. Brickell Scholarship

Award: $1,950, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be an academically distinguished graduate student pursuing a program in K-12 administration and who participates in the School Leader Partner Program.

 

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.

 

Good Works Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate, graduate, or law student who is in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA at a U.S. college or university. A 500-word letter of intent on the following topic is required: Identify and describes the your leadership and dedication in giving back to your community through community service projects, including projects involving criminal justice issues.

 

Chandler Family Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a graduate student with demonstrated financial need who has demonstrated a commitment to education. Preference given to Virginia residents who are enrolled in the Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership program.

 

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.

 

RIT Graduate Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Graduate Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a new graduate student who has been accepted into one of the eligible academic programs and will enroll in at least six credits.

 

Graduate Assistantship

Award: -, Deadline: May 1; November 1

Applicant must be an incoming graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Assistantship will provide on-campus employment in a variety of settings. Resume, W-4 and I-9 Form, and two forms of identification required.

 

Addison & Ruth Dewey Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a Capital University graduate pursuing a degree in law. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Joseph A. Brunetto Award for Excellence in the Study of Law

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a graduate student at the Capital University Law School. Preference given to a Bexley High School graduate who received an undergraduate degree from Capital University and/or who is from Bexley, Ohio.

 

Hess Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a Business major pursuing a master's degree in Business Administration at Monmouth University graduate school and who did not attend Monmouth for their undergraduate degree.

 

Edmund Rice Graduate Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a graduate student at Iona College with a minimum 3.5 GPA.