Countless Opportunities
This page offers a starting point for exploring the many external scholarship opportunities available to graduate students. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list, as numerous additional awards may be accessible based on your academic focus, personal background, or professional interests. We encourage you to use this resource as a foundation for exploring external scholarships that reflect your goals and interests. While students are ultimately responsible for identifying and applying for these opportunities, we’ve curated this page to simplify your search and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.Scholarship Search Engines
The following websites can simplify your search for external scholarships based on your field of study, education level, and more:- https://bold.org/applicants/
- https://scholarships360.org/
- https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
- https://www.fastweb.com/
- https://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships/search
- https://www.scholarships.com/
- https://accessscholarships.com/
- https://www.smartscholar.com/
- https://www.listsofscholarships.com/
Featured External Scholarships
Below are select scholarships by discipline or student identity. These listings are updated periodically.- Bridging the Dream Scholarship – Sallie Mae Fund The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students helps students access and complete their post-secondary education. Since 2021, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, 40 scholarships totaling $400,000 have been awarded to graduate students. https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream-for-graduates/
- Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. https://www.davisputter.org/
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
- American Psychological Association https://www.apa.org/about/awards/
- National Association of School Psychologists https://www.nasponline.org/membership-and-community/nasp-awards-scholarships-and-grants
- Psi Chi Honor Society https://www.psichi.org/page/awards
Counseling, Social Work, and MFT
- American Counseling Association Foundation https://www.counseling.org/advocacy/resources/toolkit/article/advocacy-101/2025/02/27/federal-grants-for-counseling
- NASW Foundation Scholarships https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Scholarships-Fellowships-Awards/Scholarships
Education and Teacher Preparation
- TEACH Grant Program (Federal) https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach
- State-Level Teacher Scholarships
- Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) https://www.csac.ca.gov/golden-state-teacher-grant-program
- Cal Grant Program – Teaching Credential Option https://www.csac.ca.gov/financial-aid-programs
- California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/roadmap-to-teaching/tools-for-credentialing/teacher-candidate-funding-explorer
Business and Leadership
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- Society for Human Resource Management https://www.shrm.org/foundation/scholarships-grants-awards