Aspiring Graduate Student Scholarship

At Augsburg University, we believe that graduate education should be accessible to all students, regardless of financial barriers. The Aspiring Graduate Scholarship is designed to support aspiring graduate students who are first-generation scholars and/or demonstrate financial need, helping them take the next step in their academic and professional journeys.
Scholarship Award: $5,000
Application Availability: The scholarship application will be accessible through your application portal beginning May 1, 2027.
Application Deadlines:
Priority Deadline: June 1, 2027
Final Deadline: June 30, 2027
Eligibility as of 3/1/25: To be considered, applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria and must be applying for or admitted to a graduate program beginning in Spring (January), Summer (May), or Fall (August) 2027:

Demonstrated financial need
First-generation graduate student (neither parent/guardian has earned a graduate or other advanced degree).
A commitment to service and/or experience working with underserved communities related to your intended program of study.
We are committed to fostering a vibrant academic community, and we encourage all interested students to apply.

*PsyD and DMSc students as well as employees/employee dependents of Augsburg are excluded from eligibility.