Grants

Need-based grants are financial aid awards that don't need to be repaid. They're typically awarded based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Common examples include federal Pell Grants and state need-based grants.

1408 grants available

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Greenwich Scholarship Association

Awards need-based scholarships to students who live in Greenwich or attend Greenwich High School who have demonstrated financial need. Awards are paid directly to the college or university for tuition, room, board and mandatory fees.

Amount

$500 - $10,000

Deadline

Mar 10, 2020

The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity

Provides scholarships to high school and college students who have demonstrated they are innovative and creative problem-solvers. This is a scholarship of up to $20,000, or $5,000 per year for four years.

Amount

$5,000 - $20,000

Deadline

May 1, 2020

Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Grants of up to $135,000 are available for eligible projects, with CSU STRATA managing the process. The application period opens July 9 and closes Aug. 5.

Amount

$135,000

Deadline

Aug 5, 2024

2025-2026 University Challenge

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The NRF Foundation University Challenge isn’t an average business case competition. This unique experience gives undergraduate students the chance to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. Since its launch, the NRF Foundation University Challenge, formerly Student Challenge, has provided over $500,000 in scholarship funds to students across the country, and priceless career opportunities. It’s more than an exercise. A handful of teams will earn the chance to present their pitch to leaders from retail’s biggest companies, with the top team earning $30,000 in tuition awards.

Amount

$30,000

Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

CSU Sustainability Fund and EV Grant

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The President’s Sustainability Commission at Colorado State University is accepting proposals for two sustainability-focused grant programs: the CSU Sustainability Fund and the Electric Vehicle (EV) and Vehicle Retirement Incentive Grant Program.

Amount

$100,000

Deadline

Sep 29, 2025

Sinclair Kennedy Traveling Fellowships

Harvard University

Supports a full academic year of research at destinations outside the United States. Part of the broader Traveling Fellowships program at Harvard Griffin GSAS.

Amount

$36,000

Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Frank Knox Memorial Traveling Fellowships

Harvard University

Supports a full academic year of research and/or study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the United Kingdom. Part of the broader Traveling Fellowships program at Harvard Griffin GSAS.

Amount

$36,000

Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Lurcy Traveling Fellowship

Harvard University

Awarded to Harvard Griffin GSAS doctoral students to conduct a full academic year of research on a topic that is uniquely French and available only in France. Strong preference for projects with 'contemporary relevance'. Part of the broader Traveling Fellowships program.

Amount

$36,000

Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Lee Whittinghill Samuelson Traveling Fellowship

Harvard University

Supports Harvard Griffin GSAS doctoral students in programs of research or study abroad that span the full academic year. Part of the broader Traveling Fellowships program.

Amount

$36,000

Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Frederick Sheldon Traveling Fellowships

Harvard University

Supports a full academic year of research, study, and/or travel abroad, or for exceptional projects, within the United States (not at Harvard University or in the Boston area). Primary intention is for study abroad. Part of the broader Traveling Fellowships program at Harvard Griffin GSAS.

Amount

$36,000

Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Green and Gold Scholarship for Non-Residents - CSU

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The Green and Gold Scholarship for Non-Residents is available to incoming freshman students at Colorado State University. To be eligible for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 be enrolled on a full-time basis.

Amount

$16,000

Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Green and Gold Scholarships for Nonresidents

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Green and Gold Scholarships for Nonresidents are merit scholarships, awarded based on your application for admission. No additional scholarship application needed! Colorado State University provides these highly competitive awards to eligible freshmen (first-year) students who are not residents of Colorado.

Amount

$4,000 - $16,000

Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

FA&S - CSU Systemwide - William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

William Lahey served as Assistant Vice Chancellor, Faculty and Staff...

Amount

$11,000

Deadline

May 1, 2026

NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship is the pinnacle achievement for students interested in pursuing careers in retail. This opportunity was created for students of various academic backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership skills, previous retail experience and a passion for making an impact. This scholarship develops skills in retailing, business and critical thinking, and prepares and encourages students to launch their career in retail and earn recognition among the next generation of leaders in the industry. Since its launch, more than $800,000 in funds have been awarded through the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship.

Amount

$10,000 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling

Summer Loan

Harvard University

If you receive need-based aid during the academic year, you are eligible for a Harvard Loan of up to $10,000 to help with your summer school costs.

Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

If you are not a resident of Colorado but live in the western United States or select jurisdictions of the U.S. Pacific islands, you may be eligible for a tuition reduction of up to $10,000 per year through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) award.

Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling

International Undergraduate Student Scholarship

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University offers automatic consideration scholarships to incoming undergraduate international students. Scholarships for first-year students range from $2,000 to $12,000 per year. Students receiving the largest awards typically have outstanding grades (GPA), challenging coursework, and strong extracurricular involvement. No additional application is necessary beyond the university application. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains good academic standing. Students will learn of their admission decision and scholarship award amount within 2-4 weeks after submitting an application. Priority consideration for scholarships is given to those who apply by December 15, with regular consideration for applications received by March 15.

Amount

$2,000 - $12,000

Deadline

Rolling

International Scholarships

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University automatically considers all new students for international scholarships.

Amount

$2,000 - $12,000

Deadline

Rolling

Undergraduate International Student Scholarships

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University offers automatic consideration scholarships to incoming undergraduate international students. Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding grades (GPA), challenging coursework, and strong engagement in extracurricular involvement.

Amount

$2,000 - $12,000

Deadline

Rolling

Community Health Hub Planning Grant

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

A one-year planning grant awarded by The Colorado Health Foundation to a CSU institute to propose a model for a community health hub in northwest Fort Collins, located at Salud Family Health Center’s newest clinic.

Amount

$192,495

Deadline

Rolling

Conservation Impact prize

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

A prize for CSU faculty and researchers, encouraging nominations of early-career individuals for demonstrating conservation impact.

Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling

Diana Wall's $2.5 Million Endowment for Student Fellowships

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

A $2.5 million planned gift from Diana Wall to Colorado State University to establish endowments for two distinct student fellowship programs: the Sustainability Leadership Fellows Program within the School of Global Environmental Sustainability and the Graduate Fellowship Program in Ecology within the College of Natural Sciences’ Department of Biology. This gift provides long-term support for students in these fields.

Amount

$2,500,000

Deadline

Rolling

Harvard, Federal and Outside Scholarships (component of financial aid package)

Harvard University

An aggregated amount representing the scholarships provided by Harvard, federal sources, and external organizations within a typical financial aid package for scholarship holders for 2023-2024.

Amount

$68,700

Deadline

Rolling

Scholarship Aid Awarded to Harvard College Students from Massachusetts

Harvard University

Aggregate scholarship aid awarded to Harvard College students from Massachusetts during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Amount

$26,800,000

Deadline

Rolling

Office of International Programs Education Abroad Scholarship Funds

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Annual scholarship funds facilitated by the Office of International Programs to support students participating in education abroad programs.

Amount

$700,000

Deadline

Rolling

CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The CSU Systemwide Scholarship Program is a set of scholarships awarded through the Chancellor's Office. These awards recognize students with financial need who epitomize superior academic performance, exemplary community service, and have achieved significant personal accomplishments. Special named scholarships may be awarded based on criteria such as STEM or education fields, veteran status, and community service.

Amount

$6,000 - $15,000

Deadline

Rolling

William and Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

This scholarship supports students with a bachelor's degree in art or visual arts who are pursuing a post-baccalaureate teaching credential, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Arts program in art or visual arts. Priority is given to students in credential programs and those with volunteer activities in the arts.

Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling

The Scholarships360 "No Essay" Scholarship

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

valued at $10,000, is an...

Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling

Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Established by Dale M. Schoettler, a businessman who was blind later in life, this scholarship supports CSU undergraduate or graduate students with a visual disability who maintain a minimum GPA.

Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling

P.E.O. Scholarships

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

A leading organization dedicated to supporting scholarship and research for women. It recognizes female students who have demonstrated their ability to make significant contributions in their chosen field of study. The nonprofit organization has helped over 122,000 women pursue educational goals by providing grants, scholarships, awards, and loans.

Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Rolling

Colorado Water Center Grant

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The Colorado Water Center at CSU recently awarded nearly $25,000 to support research using data from the Testing Ag Performance Solutions farming competitions.

Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Rolling

Additional summer session funding gives Colorado students more financial support than ever

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The CSU Board of Governors has approved an additional $640,000 in need-based financial aid for students who want to take summer classes in 2022.

Amount

$640,000

Deadline

Rolling

GradShow Scholarships

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Scholarships awarded to Colorado State University graduate students for innovative research, creative artistry and entrepreneurial projects at the 10th annual GradShow.

Amount

$24,300

Deadline

Rolling

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm to School Program Evaluation Grant

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct the first national evaluation of the Farm to School program.

Amount

$499,420

Deadline

Rolling

Student Scholarship + Financial Aid

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Aggregate funding for student scholarships and financial aid programs.

Amount

$290,608,099.24

Deadline

Rolling

Harvard Summer Loan

Harvard University

A need-based loan available to students who receive need-based aid during the regular academic year and are taking summer school classes for Harvard credit, to help with summer school costs.

Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling

Osteoarthritis Research Grant

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

A team of researchers from Colorado State University and two other Colorado campuses has been awarded up to $39 million to develop novel treatments for osteoarthritis, a painful and disabling degenerative joint disease that impacts more than 32.5 million people in the U.S.

Amount

$39,000,000

Deadline

Rolling

USDA Grant for Farm to School Program Evaluation

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University (CSU) received $499,420 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct the first national evaluation of the Farm to School program.

Amount

$499,420

Deadline

Rolling

Sustainability Leadership Fellows Program and Graduate Fellowship Program in Ecology Endowment

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

A $2.5 million gift from Diana Wall endows two distinct student support programs at Colorado State University: the Sustainability Leadership Fellows Program within the School of Global Environmental Sustainability and the Graduate Fellowship Program in Ecology within the College of Natural Sciences’ Department of Biology. These programs are established to support students.

Amount

$2,500,000

Deadline

Rolling

Colorado Water Center Grant for Farm Management Decision Research

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Grant awarded by the Colorado Water Center at CSU to support research utilizing data from the Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) farming competitions.

Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Rolling

Academic Advancement Center receives $3.4 million in U.S. Department of Education grants

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The Academic Advancement Center is the recipient of two major grants totaling $3.4 million from the U.S. Department of Education.

Amount

$3,400,000

Deadline

Rolling

National Science Foundation Early Career Award

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

A three-year award from the National Science Foundation for early career faculty, supporting theoretical work on Novel Electronic and Magnetic Dynamics and Responses in Non-collinear Magnetic Materials.

Amount

$450,000

Deadline

Rolling

Accessibility Enhancements Project Grant

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

A grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration to Colorado State University and Transfort to fund the Accessibility Enhancements Project, specifically bringing shelters to all CSU bus stops.

Amount

$2,400,000

Deadline

Rolling

Next Generation Scholarship

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

The NRF Foundation's premier scholarship competition for undergraduate students from various academic backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership skills, previous retail experience, and a passion for making an impact.

Amount

$10,000 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling

Grant for Efforts to Support First-Generation College Students

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

An $18,000 grant awarded to a CSU graduate student for supporting first-generation college students.

Amount

$18,000

Deadline

Rolling

Aggregate Scholarship Aid for Harvard College Massachusetts Students

Harvard University

Total scholarship aid awarded to Harvard College students residing in Massachusetts during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Amount

$26,800,000

Deadline

Rolling

Master of Public Health – Epidemiology (online/on-campus) Grant

Harvard University

School grant for students in the MPH – Epidemiology (online/on-campus) program. 50% of students receive support; awards range from $5,000-$20,000.

Amount

$5,000 - $20,000

Deadline

Rolling

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Transfer Award

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Provides a significant tuition reduction for non-resident transfer students from eligible western U.S. states or Pacific island jurisdictions. Cannot be combined with Phi Theta Kappa or Ram Transfer Scholarships, Native American Legacy Award, GI Promise, HB 15-1294 GI Benefits or Yellow Ribbon programs.

Amount

$10,698

Deadline

Rolling

Green and Gold Scholarship for Non-Residents

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Merit scholarships for eligible non-resident first-year students, automatically awarded based on admission application. Provides a significant amount towards tuition.

Amount

$4,000 - $16,000

Deadline

Rolling

Automatic Consideration Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University offers automatic consideration scholarships to incoming undergraduate international students. Scholarships for first-year students range from $2,000 to $12,000 per year. Students receiving our largest awards have a combination of outstanding grades (GPA), challenging coursework, and demonstrate strong engagement in extracurricular involvement.

Amount

$2,000 - $12,000

Deadline

Rolling

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