Pursuing higher education comes at a cost. Don’t let the cost of graduate school dissuade you from taking the leap forward to pursue higher education.
Here are some resources to help you navigate scholarships and grants.
In addition to informative tips and advice, this resource helps aspiring graduate students by offering niche scholarships, appealing to groups such as women and veterans.
This organization has distributed over $4.2 billion in scholarships, as it is designed to ensure that students have the resources and information necessary to go to school without ending up in significant debt.
Professional Associations
Ask your department chairs to recommend professional organizations that you can become a member of. For example, the NAACP and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) offer a variety of scholarships. In addition to potential financial awards, these organizations can expand your network and heighten your professional development.
The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
When it comes to your future, remember to aim high! This prestigious scholarship is available to high-achieving ethnic minority students in the U.S. Continuing recipients are able to request funding for graduate degree programs including: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
The College Board has introduced this not-for-profit organization and database to help ease financial challenges that students may face in both undergraduate and graduate study.
As you distinguish between grants and fellowships, remember:
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Grants are offered to students based on financial need; fellowships are given based upon academic merit and for research purposes (GoGrad).
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Grants are available in a variety of types, including federal, state, school specific, organization/ corporate, demographic and field
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Pell grants are not available to graduate school students
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FAFSA is key
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Minority Grant College Programs – United Negro College Fund
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