Beinecke Scholarship
Graduate school funding for "juniors" (based on graduation date) intending to pursue graduate degrees in arts, humanities and social science fields. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S.
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Graduate studies
Many of the scholarships our office works closely with provide support for next steps beyond undergraduate study, including continuing your education into graduate-level studies.
Graduate degrees include master's (Master of Science or MS/MSc, Master of Arts or MA, Master of Philosophy or MPhil) and doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy or DPhil or PhD) programs, as well as professional degrees like Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Juris Doctor (JD or professional law degree), Masters of Public Health (MPH), and Masters of Business Administration (MBA). The names and acronyms can be different in different countries and at different schools.
Considering graduate school, whether in the US or abroad, is a big step to prepare for several years in advance. Your undergraduate studies, research, community experiences, work experiences and mentors help you prepare academically and professionally. Giving yourself the chance to prepare financially is also important, and searching for scholarships are one element of that financial preparation.
Some scholarships that fund graduate school may provide one year of support, support for the full duration of the program, provide a tuition waiver and/or a living stipend, or support for a grad-level course. There is a lot of variation, and it takes time to do your research to know which programs align with your interests and goals.
Important points to remember:
- Plan to apply for admission into graduate programs at least one year in advance of when you want to start graduate school. Some admission processes will be even earlier.
- Plan to apply for scholarships BEFORE you've been admitted to any graduate program. Be prepared meet scholarship application deadlines that are 1.5 years in advance of when you want to start graduate school, and several months earlier than your graduate school admission application deadlines.
- Look for scholarships from the schools your are applying for admission into AND external scholarships (from organizations, agencies, foundations).
Additional resources for exploring graduate school funding opportunities:
- UW Libraries' How to Search for Graduate Funding guide
- UW Graduate School's How do I Pay for Graduate School resources
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View Graduate studies scholarships in our database.
Scholarships to consider
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
A merit and need-based U.S. State Department program that prepares students for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.
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Churchill Scholarship
Provides one year of full support and travel allowance to students with strong research experience planning to study engineering, math, or natural sciences at Cambridge University. US citizenship required.
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DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships
Stipend for full master’s degree program at a German university or for study or research at a German university as part of a postgraduate or master’s degree program.
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Ellison Scholars
Program empowers individuals to become global technology innovators and leaders of the future, solving challenging and enduring problems.
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Fulbright US Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and helps create connections and cross-cultural dialogue.
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Provides funding for graduate study in all fields at the University of Cambridge for scholars with a commitment to changing the world for the better. Open to citizens of any countries outside the United Kingdom.
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Hertz Fellowship
Fellowship awarded annually to the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology (PhD programs only).
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program at Stanford open to students in all fields and regardless of citizenship.
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Marshall Scholarship
Full funding to pursue graduate degree(s) at any university in the UK in any field for students and recent graduates with demonstrated potential to become leaders in their fields. US citizenship required.
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McCall MacBain Scholarships
Scholarship seeks to bring together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.
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MEXT Scholarships in Japan
Japanese government scholarship supports foreign students who study in higher education institutions.
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Provides up to 3 years of tuition coverage and stipend support for research-based graduate degree programs in most STEM and social science fields. Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents.
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Paul & Daisy Soros Foundation Fellowships
Provides graduate school funding for immigrants and children of immigrants who are poised to make significant contributions to US culture, society and academia.
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Quad Fellowship
The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and programming for prospective or current graduate students in STEM graduate programs.
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Rhodes Scholarships
Supports two or more years of graduate study at Oxford University in England. Rhodes Scholarships are offered through different application processes to students from around the world.
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Samvid Scholars
Two years of leadership development to build the understanding, skills, and support Scholars with exceptional potential and commitment to drive change for society. Open to U.S.
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Schwarzman Scholars Program
A fully-funded, cohort based, Master of Global Affairs degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Applicants must be 18-28 age range.
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Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Program
A merit and need-based U.S. State Department program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding individuals for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.
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Truman Scholarship
Support for graduate school for students with leadership potential and who are planning to pursue careers in public service. Scholars participate with their cohort in the Truman Summer Institute.
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Yenching Academy at Peking University
Full funding to pursue a master’s degree at Peking University with the goal of creating a community of enthusiastic, globally oriented young innovators.
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These are some additional Graduate studies-related opportunities.
James Madison Junior Fellowship
Supports two years of full-time graduate studies for students planning to become teachers of American history, American government, or civics classes on the Constitution at the secondary school level (grades 7–12).
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