[Page 3] The 120 Best Scholarships for Graduate Students in October 2026

This scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.

This scholarship honors Edith Scarbrough by supporting Head Start teachers (high school graduate through graduate level) with at least one year of work experience who are pursuing further studies in education or child development, with preference for Michigan applicants.

This scholarship honors Dickinson L. Howell by supporting University of New Hampshire undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM majors, with a preference for engineering students.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Randolph by supporting undergraduate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.

This scholarship supports Christian undergraduate and graduate students from Western Illinois who are pursuing pastoral or evangelistic ministry studies.

This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students in recovery from substance abuse or alcohol.

This scholarship honors the memory of Rose Browne by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing RN, BSN, or MSN nursing degrees.

This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.

This scholarship supports undergraduate juniors and seniors at four-year colleges with a minimum 3.75 GPA who plan to attend law school and pursue a career in the legal field.

This scholarship honors Elizabeth Schalk by supporting high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who have personally struggled with mental illness or have an immediate family member affected by it.

Honoring Marjorie Moriole's legacy, this award supports high school, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing a career in early childhood education.

This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.

This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds with a 3.3 GPA or higher who are pursuing psychology, counseling, social work, or a related major toward a career in mental health care.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Patricia Lee Wilson by supporting students who share her commitment to community service and social work.

This scholarship honors Priscilla Shireen Luke by supporting undergraduate and graduate students with non-profit or volunteering experience who are devoted to community service.

This scholarship supports low-income mothers in Delaware who are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

This scholarship supports Jewish graduate students, with preference given to those of Eastern European (especially Ukrainian) ancestry, as they complete their master's or doctoral degrees.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in fields related to social work and striving to make a difference.

This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ+ high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont who have volunteering or other relevant experience, have faced community barriers, and are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship supports BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing careers in the arts or health fields who are passionate about making mental health care more affordable and accessible.

This scholarship honors Mrs. Doris Glover, a longtime Dallas-area educator, by supporting high school seniors planning to attend, or current undergraduates attending, Prairie View A&M University.

This scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have lost close family members and fought to continue pursuing their goals.

In memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship seeks to recognize and support students who are already making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.

This scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to aspiring innovators of color in order to build a more innovative future in STEM shaped by individuals from all walks of life.

This scholarship seeks to support students with physical disabilities who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.