Scholarships, Fellowships and More
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| e-Scholar | Financial Aid |
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NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Program's Scholarship for Careers in Athletics
The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Program is offering a scholarship for minority and female students interested in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics. Annually, 32 scholarships are awarded to college graduates who will be entering their initial year of full-time postgraduate studies in a sports-related field. Each award is valued at $6,000. To obtain a scholarship application - available only online - visit.
e-Scholar
The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) web site provides all students (high school and higher), parents, and career professionals information on different educational opportunities offered by federal government departments and agencies, or partnering organizations.
Fellowships
Provide an individual the opportunity to serve in an ideal setting for advanced subspecialty training. Individuals are given the opportunity to study and gain invaluable insight into a particular field of study. These programs can last six weeks to several years. See studentjobs.gov for more information.
- AGEP: programs offer minority students support in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
- GK-12: The NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) Program supports fellowships and training for graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
- IGERT: fellowship programs offer a $30,000 stipend plus tuition and fees. Over 100 programs nationwide emphasize interdisciplinary studies in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering.
- MSPHDS: The Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success (MSPHDS) in Earth System Science initiative was developed by and for underrepresented minorities with the overall purpose of facilitating increased participation in Earth system science.
- NSF Grad Research Fellowships: provides students with three years of funding for research-focused Master’s and PhD degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Grants provide funds to an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization, usually for a specific project. Monetary grants are given to assist in paying for education, or research and development projects. In some cases, grant awards do not require repayment. See studentjobs.gov for more information.
Scholarships
Scholarships provide funds to an individual who has demonstrated high academic achievement and the desire to further their education in a field of study. Scholarships may be awarded up to four years to an individual. See studentjobs.gov for more information.
Other Funding Opportunities
A list of additional funding opportunities, including those from private foundations for students pursuing careers in science.
Minority Scholarships: A directory of scholarships for underrepresented students.
Financial Aid
- FAFSA Online: Allows you to register for the government's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Financial Aid: Provides a wealth of information about grants, loans, scholarships, and other sources of money to pay for graduate school.
- Financial Aid Resources: Offers extensive list of links to organizations helping you fund graduate school.
Graduate Assistantships