Private Education Grants

Unlike student loans, education grants do not require that money is paid back after graduation. Private grants are not funded by the government but from private companies, foundations and even personal donations. Some private education grants are established for specific groups of students, such as minorities or women. Many grants are geared toward students who are studying a subject that is somehow related to the company or foundation supplying the grant.
  1. Morris Udall Foundation

    • The Morris Udall Foundation offers grants for students pursuing studies in environmental sciences. One series of grants is designed for students pursuing bachelor's degrees in fields pertaining to environmental studies. A second series is geared to graduate students who are studying environmental policy. Special consideration is given to graduate students who are working on dissertations in areas of environmental policy.

      Morris Udall Foundation
      130 S. Scott Ave.
      Tucson, AZ 85701-1922
      520-901-8500
      udall.gov

    National Science Foundation

    • The National Science Foundation offers fellowship grants for graduate students. The foundation determines recipients based on educational merit. To be considered, a student needs to be studying computer science, engineering, physics, math or chemistry. In addition to the grant, stipends are often awarded to assist with living expenses.

      National Science Foundation
      4201 Wilson Blvd.
      Arlington, VA 22230
      703-292-5111
      nsf.gov

    Lucent Technologies

    • Communications technology company Lucent Technologies, in conjunction with communications technology research and development giant Bell Labs, offers an annual grant called the Bell Labs Science Grant. The grant program is set up to benefit Hispanic, African-American and Native American students headed to college. These students need to demonstrate an interest in scientific studies.

      Lucent Technologies
      54 rue de la Boétie
      75008 Paris
      France
      +33 140 76 1010
      alcatel-lucent.com

    Ford Foundation

    • The Ford Motor Co. has established the Ford Foundation, which offers private education grants. The foundation is interested in funding students studying in areas that are within the focus of the foundation. The student needs to be pursuing a master's degree or Ph.D to be considered. The foundation passes money to universities and other educational bodies, which then select the grant recipients.

      The Ford Foundation
      320 E. 43rd St.
      New York, NY 10017
      212-573-5000
      fordfound.org

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