Research Guides: Applying for Graduate School: Paying For Graduate School

Where to Find Funding

SHSU Resources to Pay for Graduate School

Scholarships4Kats
Filter by your program, college, or The Graduate School
SHSU Financial Aid Graduate Checklist
SHSU Graduate & Professional School's Resources on Paying for School
SHSU Student Money Management Center
The Student Money Management Center offers personal, one-on-one coaching sessions about your personal finances in order for you to be a successful Bearkat!

Additional Resources

College Board Scholarship Finder
Customizable search from non-profit organization, registration optional
Federal Student Aid: Financial Aid for Graduate or Professional Students Guide
Federal Student Aid Graduate School Preparation Checklist
Financing Your Graduate Education
How to Find PhD Scholarships and Grants
How to Find Scholarships for Graduate School
The PhD Project
"The PhD Project is committed to helping doctoral candidates through their journey. That includes providing them resources where they can access scholarships and other opportunities to cover their educational costs."
What You Need to Know About Graduate School Fellowships and Scholarships

Check your university and program for specific scholarships. Some universities (like SHSU) have scholarship hubs with all scholarships offered through the university available, while others may have program specific scholarships that need to be accessed through your program homepage or resources.

Assistantships, Fellowships, and other Opportunities

Assistantships and Fellowships are opportunities that may present themselves after you are already enrolled in your program. Stay up to date on your university's offerings by following their student or graduate job postings as these may be opportunities to earn while you learn.

View graduate positions available for Sam Houston students here.

8 Top Employers That Pay for Graduate Education
Sometimes a company will pay (either partially or fully) for you to complete your studies in a related field. There may be an expectation that you will stay at that company for a certain time period, but it is still a resource worth looking into, especially if you already have full-time employment.
Assistantships vs. Fellowships: What’s the Difference?
Understand the difference between an assistantship and a fellowship to decide which is right for you.
Fellowship Opportunities: Where to Find Them & How to Apply
Grad School 101: How to apply for Academic Fellowships
The Student Guide to Finding, Applying, and Landing a Graduate Assistantship