Scholarships & Fellowships for Graduate Students

National Science Foundation Graduate Scholarships

• National Science Foundation offers a number of scholarships and fellowships for graduate students who are studying a science-based discipline. From the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships to the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, the National Science Foundation serves as a gateway to a variety of funding opportunities for graduate students. It is important to review the guidelines and eligibility requirements of each program. While they generally all are available through the National Science Foundation, each has its own set of criteria and application instructions. Be advised that the majority will ask for a detailed research proposal that lays out budget expectations, the focus of the study and other details. Award amounts vary depending on the specific award.

  National Science Foundation Graduate Scholarships
  4201 Wilson Boulevard
  Arlington, VA 22230
  703-292-5111
  nsf.gov/funding

Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship

• The Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship is one option at the disposal of minority students enrolled in a health care management graduate program. The American College of Healthcare Executives sponsors the award which provides several students with a $5,000 scholarship to put toward their tuition, expenses or loans. To be eligible for the award, applicants must be minority students who are enrolled full time in their final year of a health care management graduate program and must demonstrate financial need. Students must submit a completed application that includes transcripts, recommendations and other information.

  Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship
  Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives
  Attention: Mike Chynoweth, Scholarship Committee
  1 North Franklin Street, Suite 1700
  Chicago, IL 60606
  312-424-9400
  ache.org

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

• The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students is an opportunity for graduate students looking for additional funding for their schooling. The fellowship recognizes academically gifted undergraduate and graduate students with a demonstrated financial need. Fall and spring fellows are given a $2,000 stipend, while summer fellows receive $4,000. Eligible students should demonstrate an interest and experience in philanthropic work. Students also must be able to intern at the Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation in Washington, D.C., for 12 to 15 weeks. To apply, students must send a letter of interest, a resume, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript and documentation from the college or university attesting to the student's financial need.

  Tracey Totten
  Meetings Manager
  Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation
  The Aspen Institute
  One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
  Washington, DC, 20036
  202-736-1491
  aspeninstitute.org