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Funding for graduate school study can be very specific to the area in which
you are studying. As a result, general funding sources are not as plentiful.
However, for certain areas, there are numerous funding opportunities.
Before embarking on your search for graduate funding, decide on the area
of study you wish to pursue further. You should also narrow your choices
for a university and an area of study. Being confident in the study area you
wish to pursue and the universities in which you are interested will help
you greatly in your search for funding. Why? Most graduate funding
sources are looking for students who are passionate about their area of
study. They expect to see not only commitment to your field but also your
knowledge of it in the funding application. In addition, careful consideration
of the universities available to you for your area of study can also help,
since a major source of funding may be the university you are planning to
attend or are currently attending. This funding may come in the form of an
assistantship. To learn more about the various types of assistantships
and other graduate funding sources, read chapter 19 of Winning
Scholarships for College, “Funding Beyond the Undergraduate Degree.”
If you’re already enrolled in a graduate school, you’re looking for funding to
continue, and you have already contacted your institution about funding
sources, then you should review the following list of aid sources for
additional help. A few of these can be used by students in any area of
study. Others are intended for those pursuing study in some of the more
popular subject areas. Please contact each organization to confirm
deadlines and eligibility criteria. Do not use this listing as your sole
resource! There may be other funding sources available to you based on
your background and specific interests. Review of Chapter 19 in Winning
Scholarships for College will help you find other financial aid sources such
as associations, government agencies, and other professional
organizations providing funding for individuals in your area of study. This
chapter contains information about funding sources for medicine, law,
business, and other fields including the more generalized areas of study
listed in the table below. You may also consider signing up for an online
class led by Marianne Ragins for additional help with graduate school
funding sources.
For additional information about the scholarships and awards listed
below, visit the linked web sites or refer to the Appendix of Winning
Scholarships for College for more information.
Please note that some of the aid sources listed will require nomination by
your institution. Read Chapter 13 in Winning Scholarships for College,
"The Art of Getting Good Recommendations and Requesting
Nominations," for help with getting nominations for certain awards.
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