Will 2023 be the year you jump into the next phase of your career with a graduate degree? 

There are funding options out there for students like you. Don’t let cost hold you back from exploring what comes next. If you're considering going back to school for an advanced degree and have some concerns about how to pay for graduate school, check out these five scholarships available for graduate learners in 2023!

EXPLORE OUR DIGITAL RESOURCE: Offsetting the Cost of Grad School — Financial Aid for Graduate Students

1. THE AAHD FREDERICK J. KRAUSE SCHOLARSHIP ON HEALTH AND DISABILITY

This national scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student who wants to make a positive impact on the quality of life of someone with disabilities. The scholarship awards up to $999 and preference will be given to a student with a history of community service and/or volunteer activities. Applicants must have a documented disability and provide documentation of their disability from a specialist. To be considered for the scholarship, apply before March 1, 2024!

2. FRANK L. GREATHOUSE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP

Full-time graduate students who are interested in a career in state or local government finance should consider applying for the Frank L. Greathouse scholarship. The scholarship is funded by the Government Finance Officers Association.

3. VIOLET AND CYRIL FRANKS SCHOLARSHIP

The stigma associated with mental illness often prevents people from seeking appropriate treatment. This scholarship, sponsored by the American Psychological Foundation, focuses on reducing the mental illness stigma. Graduate students who qualify for the $5,000 Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship must be in good standing at their university and must also demonstrate a commitment to studying and addressing stigma issues related to mental illness, which affects over 50 million Americans.

Learn more about our holistic approach to clinical mental health counseling. Our CMHC program prepares students for a diverse range of settings and cultures. 

4. Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania

Interested in nursing? The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania is a foundation that provides scholarships to residents of Pennsylvania who are pursuing a degree in nursing and planning to work in the state after obtaining their degree. If you fit within the required guidelines, this kind of scholarship can make a huge difference in paying for graduate school.

Choose from three different nursing paths when you pursue an MS in Nursing at Neumann. 

5. PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION EDUCATION AWARD

Full-time graduate students enrolled in a psychology program at a Pennsylvania institution are eligible to receive up to $2,000 toward their degree from the Pennsylvania Psychology Association. Candidates must submit an essay describing their qualifications for the award and submit it by December 31, 2023.

Interested in psychology? Our forensic psychology program opens doors to a lucrative and thrilling career in psychology.

THIS IS THE YEAR TO JUMPSTART YOUR GRADUATE EDUCATION!

At Neumann University, we’re dedicated to making the graduate school decision process as simple as possible, and we know that part of that includes helping you figure out how to finance your degree. Take a look at Neumann’s financial aid options!

Want to learn even more about financing grad school? Download our free guide for tips and resources.