Scholarships, Fellowships and Financial Aid
Paying for Graduate School
Scholarships, Fellowships and Financial Aid Websites
LMU Scholarship Information
www.finaid.org
FinAid has a stellar reputation in the educational community as the best Web site of its kind. It’s comprehensive, it’s informative, it’s objective—and it’s the first stop on the Web for students looking for ways to finance their education.
www.sacnas.orgThe mission of the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native American Students is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for research careers and science teaching professions at all levels.
http://www.cornell.edu/Student/GRFNThe Cornell University Graduate School Fellowship Notebook is a database of fellowships, the majority of which are from non-Cornell sources. Those interested in consulting the notebook are welcome to do so.
www.petersons.comSince 1966, Peterson’s has helped to connect individuals, educational institutions, and corporations through its critically acclaimed books, Web sites, online products, and admissions services. Peterson’s reaches an estimated 105 million consumers annually with information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
www.brokescholar.comBroke Scholar is a free scholarship search engine connecting students with financial aid and college scholarships. The Broke Scholar database matches student profiles with more than 900,000 scholarships worth over $3 billion to find the most relevant and obtainable opportunities. Once students find applicable scholarships, they can automatically create application letters and a personalized deadline calendar. Students can also locate scholarships using a keyword search feature.
http://www.aauw.org/Each year the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation awards nearly $3 million to help outstanding women scholars, teachers and activists. The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund grants financial awards to women fighting discrimination in higher education and to programs that advance equity on campus.
www.gradschools.comBesides being the most comprehensive online source of graduate school information, it also has a link to a list of various fellowships being offered.
www.graduateguide.comIn addition to providing information about graduate schools, graduate exams, college fairs and conferences; the Graduate Guide offers a large Financial Aid Section.
www.phdproject.orgThe PhD Project began its mission in 1994 to increase the diversity of business school faculty by attraction African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and Native-Americans to business doctoral programs, and providing a network of peer support throughout the programs. Website has lists of all supporting sponsors and universities, as well as a page on funding opportunities.