20 Scholarships for Graduate Students in 2021
Earning a master’s degree comes with whole host of benefits that will follow you throughout your professional career. The skills you gain, the money you earn, and the network you build quickly make up for the initial investment that continued education will cost you. But while the value of grad school is clear, that very investment is one of the major roadblocks that keeps students from applying in the first place.
Grants and scholarships are not just for undergraduates! We at Abound have put together a list of life-changing scholarships that can help you get one step closer to your dream career.
Our top pick: “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Award Amount: $25,000
Overview: The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being: earnest, determined, moving. The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. While the scholarship will be awarded on November 30, 2021, the scholarship will have rolling monthly application deadlines. Students applying within earlier application windows will have a greater chance of winning the award.
Network After Work No-Essay Grant
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: Networking is the single most important element necessary to get your career started on the right foot, or to take an existing career to the next level.
To help you get started, we’ve created this exclusive scholarship to make sure young professionals and graduate students have the tools they need to develop a strong network.
By applying, you’ll get access to an exclusive network of leading professionals, entrepreneurs and executives and opportunities to grow through peer-to-peer learning, networking virtually, in person, and through 1 to 1 introductions, and presentations from renowned authors and experts.
Training Future Data Experts Scholarship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: Designed by experienced instructors and with feedback from industry partners, TDI’s data programs help you master in-demand skills so you can launch your career in data science or data analytics.
You’ll work on multiple projects that showcase your world-class skills while using real-world data to solve real-world business problems. And you’ll work with The Data Incubator’s career services team to ensure your resume and interview skills set you apart from the rest of the competition.
We’ve partnered with The Data Incubator to create this exclusive scholarship. To be eligible, you must be a graduate student who holds a masters or doctoral degree in a STEM related field, and has a career interest in data science.
AMPLIFY Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Deadline: Oct 1, 2021
Award Amount: $500
Overview:
Despite comprising 13% of the US population, a mere 1% of venture-backed founders are Black. This disparity is not only a sign of the centuries-long injustices that exist, but also a massive missed opportunity for the world.
This scholarship exists to support black entrepreneurs, who are notoriously underrepresented. In order to qualify, please share a short essay about your entrepreneurship journey and what you hope to achieve. Current or aspiring Black entrepreneurs across any field or business stage will be considered.
Pay It Forward CRNA Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2022
Award Amount: $4,000
Overview: Nurses dedicate their lives to public service and provide for local communities through their practice, but unfortunately, many advanced practice nurses don’t have the opportunity to graduate with a degree debt-free.
More specifically, supporting future generations of CRNA’s (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) is an important aspect of professionalism and community service, so Paying It Forward for future anesthetists will pay dividends down the line.
The Pay It Forward CRNA Scholarship by CRNA School Prep Academy will support one (1) student who is currently enrolled in a Nurse Anesthesia Program.
WiseGeek Law No-Essay Scholarship
Deadline: Dec 1, 2021
Award Amount: $500
Overview: Lawyers play a vital role in protecting the freedoms and rights of all Americans.
Many budding lawyers find it difficult to break into the field and excel after law school since 74% of them incur large amounts of debt after graduating. Instead of continuing to master their craft in law, many students must worry about paying off their student loan debt, often displacing them from their practice as a whole.
To support the promising careers of aspiring lawyers across the country, the Wisegeek Law No-Essay Scholarship will be given to one student who is pursuing a degree, JD, or is interested in pursuing either in law.
Praccess Veterans Education Grant
Deadline: Oct 11, 2021
Award Amount: $5,000
Overview: The Praccess Veterans Education Grant is designed to help Southern California veterans transition from military to civilian life by reducing the obstacles to obtaining and benefiting from a post-secondary education.
To apply, you must be a resident of Los Angeles County, California. You must write a personal statement about your military experience, your proudest moments, and any significant obstacles you’ve faced.
Hustle Tech & Business News No-Essay Scholarship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Award Amount: $10,000
Overview: With a bold, irreverent, and authentic voice, The Hustle gets you the tech and business news you need to start your day, cutting through all the nonsense out there and telling you exactly what you need to know and how it impacts you.
We’ve partnered with The Hustle to create this exclusive scholarship. By applying, you’ll automatically be subscribed to The Hustle. As a Hustle subscriber, you’ll get essential tech and business news straight to your inbox.
This scholarship will be awarded to applicants who get the most out of The Hustle Daily.
Markforged Distinguished Teachers in STEM Scholarship
Deadline: Sep 15, 2021
Award Amount: $1,530
Overview: From robotics to material science, some of the most exciting, world-changing innovation and economic opportunity today is happening at the cutting edge of engineering fields.
An industry leader in robotics and 3D printing technology, Markforged would like to recognize the incredible teachers and professors who inspire young minds to pursue a STEM-related career.
The Markforged Distinguished Teachers in STEM Scholarship exists to support a professor or teacher in STEM who is either going back to college or has student debt.
Daily Upside Business News Scholarship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: The Daily Upside is a free daily newsletter that provides highly curated and engaging stories from the best financial writers, with a dash of wit.
Similar to some of our currently active easy scholarships, we’ve partnered with The Daily Upside to create this exclusive scholarship. By applying, you’ll automatically be subscribed to The Daily Upside Newsletter, getting financial news, tips, tools, and tricks straight to your inbox.
This scholarship will be awarded to applicants currently pursuing a graduate degree in Business Administration/Management who will get the most out of The Daily Upside.
Ducere Global Business School Scholarship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: Leaders in today’s modern business world are nimble, innovative, and quick to adapt.
Ducere’s Online Global Business School focuses on MBA programs that match those requirements, focusing on bridging the gap between education and industry to deliver an MBA with real career impact.
We’ve partnered with Ducere to offer the exclusive Ducere Global Business School Scholarship. Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing an MBA are all eligible to apply, regardless of geography.
Advancing Social Justice for Asians Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 10, 2022
Award Amount: $500
Overview: The Advancing Social Justice for Asians Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate or advanced degree student with an interest in advancing social justice for Asians. Those interested in pursuing a career in law, politics, journalism, education, community organizers, and social justice activists are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please write an essay about why you are passionate about advancing social justice for Asians, what actions you have taken in support of Asians and how you will use the scholarship award to continue to do social justice work for the Asian community.
Mental Health Movement x Picmonic Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 10, 2022
Award Amount: $500
Overview:
This summer, Dr. Jake Goodman and Zachery Dereniowski, two passionate mental health activists, connected with one of their favorite medical study companies, Picmonic, to create the MHM x Picmonic Scholarship. Picmonic knows your life is busy. They get it. That’s why they created a mnemonic learning system for medical students. It’s built to save you time when studying, boost your test scores, and get your life back as a student. Picmonic has agreed to donate $2,000 to the scholarship in hopes of motivating those who have experienced a mental illness to keep fighting and pursue their educational dreams.
To apply, please share a 300-word essay describing your personal or loved one’s journey and how you want to use these experiences to positively impact the lives of others battling mental illness.
Markforged Distinguished Women Engineers Grant
Deadline: Nov 19, 2021
Award Amount: $1,530
Overview:
From robotics to material science, some of the most exciting, world-changing innovation and economic opportunity today is happening at the cutting edge of engineering fields.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that women will hold just 20% of computing jobs by 2025, a gap that has gotten worse in the last 30 years. The Markforged team has come together to create this grant for women in engineering fields at leading technical universities.
The grant will be awarded to a woman studying any engineering field at a top-tier technical undergraduate or graduate university program in the US.
Additionally, applicants to this grant will be considered for current and future internships and job opportunities at Markforged as part of an innovative, industry-leading team that is transforming manufacturing.
Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship
Deadline: Jun 14, 2022
Award Amount: $1,232
Overview: In honor of my wonderful mother, the Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship exists to support more open and honest dialogue about the millions of people who are struggling with mental health and those people who have loved ones who are struggling with mental health.
The scholarship is open to all students who have had challenges with mental health or who have had loved ones who have struggled with mental health.
To apply for the scholarship, you will be asked to write a short essay about how your journey with mental health has impacted your beliefs, relationships, and aspirations.
Breanden Beneschott Ambitious Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Deadline: Feb 22, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: As part of our belief in empowering future entrepreneurs and business leaders, the Breanden Beneschott Ambitious Entrepreneurs Scholarship will be awarded to an individual who would like to leverage his or her unique talents to improve the world through entrepreneurship.
The scholarship is open to everyone. As part of applying, you’ll have the opportunity to tell us about what large problems you see in the world that Mechanism should consider tackling.
“Wise Words” Scholarship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: Everyone has a mantra that they swear by. Whether we repeat it during the highest or lowest points of our lives, we all have a phrase that never fails to resonate with us. Quotes can be such a great source of inspiration and guidance when we need some extra encouragement.
The “Wise Words” Scholarship is designed to give students time to reflect on a quote that has influenced their lives in a positive manner. Any written or spoken phrase which carries a special meaning for you may be submitted. Students of any education level are eligible for this scholarship.
To apply, write a short essay describing what this quote means to you and why this quote is special.
Across Cultures No-Essay Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 11, 2022
Award Amount: $1,350
Overview: When people from different backgrounds meet to share their cultures and learn from each other, beautiful things happen and the world becomes a better place.
One student whose profile demonstrates an openness to learning about other cultures and sharing their own will receive $1000 to help them continue on their path to travel and learn.
This may include studying new languages, traveling to study in a new place, teaching or learning art styles or cooking methods from a new culture, or anything else that demonstrates openness to new cultures in your school, work, or hobbies.
Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship
Deadline: May 14, 2022
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: To honor his legacy, the Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship exists to support military veterans and their children who have suffered from PTSD or have been affected by someone who has suffered from PTSD. All military vets and children of military vets currently in school are eligible.
To apply, please write about the things you have learned about yourself or the world around you through your experiences with PTSD. Please also discuss how you hope to use your experience to help others currently suffering from PTSD.
Sabio Computer Science Career Readiness Scholarship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: We’ve partnered with Sabio to offer the exclusive Sabio Computer Science Career Readiness Scholarship. Students from eligible states who aim to pursue a career in Computer Science or a related field are all eligible to apply.
This scholarship will have rolling monthly application deadlines. Students applying within earlier application windows will have a greater chance of winning the award.
