Like for undergraduates, many scholarships and fellowships are available to students seeking a master’s degree.
While it’s well known that financial aid exists for undergraduates, many students are unaware that scholarships also are available for those seeking a graduate degree.
Funding amounts and availability of scholarships for graduate students – who make up about 15% of the higher education student population, according to a 2020 Center for American Progress report on graduate school debt – vary by program. But every dollar counts, experts say.