{"id":3482,"date":"2016-03-01t08:30:27","date_gmt":"2016-03-01t08:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/?p=3482"},"modified":"2016-03-01t08:30:27","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01t08:30:27","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-and-securing-scholarships-for-grad-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-and-securing-scholarships-for-grad-school\/","title":{"rendered":"the ultimate guide to finding and securing scholarships for grad school"},"content":{"rendered":"

and just when you thought you (or your parents) were done paying for your undergraduate degree\u2026 you\u2019re off to grad school! grad school can be an expensive investment, clocking in at hundreds of thousands of dollars in tuition. not to fret, though \u2013 scholarships can help subsidize or cover some of that cost for you.<\/p>\n

two types of scholarships are available \u2013 national scholarships, awarded to students from a national candidate pool based on both need and merit, and university-specific scholarships, which are awarded only to students who apply to those specific schools.<\/p>\n

national scholarships<\/h3>\n

check out websites like petersons<\/a> to give you an idea of what national-level awards are available. you can enter your planned degree program and specify your intent to study full-time or part-time, then browse hundreds of scholarship opportunities. note that you won\u2019t be eligible for every opportunity \u2013 read carefully to see what you qualify for based on your educational and career interests, degree type, gender, minority status.<\/p>\n

when reviewing scholarship options, play to your strengths! maybe you\u2019re a fantastic essay writer, or you have great work experience in journalism. this kind of background can make you a prime candidate for some lucrative writing scholarships. or perhaps you\u2019re interested in niche fields like herpetology \u2013 believe it or not, there are graduate school scholarships reserved only for herpetologists in training. identify what makes you different from the rest of the candidate pool and cast your net in that direction. doing so will help you narrow down the scholarship options and pinpoint what you\u2019d be competitive for.<\/p>\n

university-specific scholarships<\/h3>\n

now, let\u2019s talk university-specific scholarships. once you\u2019ve decided to attend a school, you can apply to scholarships that are only available to students enrolled at that university. speak with your department to figure out scholarship opportunities you\u2019re eligible for. ask to be placed on email distribution lists, review any department newsletters that come to you, and pay a visit to your department\u2019s administrative office to learn about ways to earn a scholarship. don\u2019t forget to check out the university\u2019s graduate school website as well, since some awards are available to students studying in any department.<\/p>\n

when filling out graduate school scholarship applications, you\u2019ll realize that the process is similar to filling out graduate school applications themselves. you\u2019ll likely need to write essays to express your educational and career goals, find recommenders to vouch for your work and characteristics, and provide other materials to clarify your objectives in seeking a graduate degree.<\/p>\n

this process may seem complex \u2013 after all, you need to be tracking deadlines for both scholarship applications and school applications \u2013 but the potential savings in school tuition will be well worth the commitment. create a calendar for yourself that tracks all of the deadlines and milestones you\u2019ll need to meet for both your scholarship and school applications, and check off each step as you go to help you stay organized. with a little research and planning, a scholarship (or two) may very well be within your reach. best of luck!<\/p>\n

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about the author:<\/h2>\n

\"catherinecatherine supports magoosh\u2019s future grad school students by unlocking tricks of the test prep and application trade. catherine spends her free time checking out local farmer\u2019s markets, reading food and lifestyle blogs, and watching bravo. she is forever in search of the best mexican and italian food in any given city.<\/em><\/p>\n

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photo attributions:<\/p>\n

1 – photo at top courtesy of flickr user cod newsroom<\/a> under creative commons license 2.0<\/a>.<\/i><\/h6>\n

 
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