557 Grants and Non-Merit Scholarships

Grants and Non-Merit Scholarships

As you may already know grants are different from scholarships. When scholarships are usually merit-based or competition-based, grants are usually given to those who has a financial need or grants are directed for a particular area of study or group of people. One type of grants, like an enormous variety of federal grants from highly prestigious organizations like the NIH, the DOE, the NSF, the EPA, and NASA, are given for the schientific researches to groups of scientists working on a particular problem. Other type of grants like the Federal Pell Grant or the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), are awarded based on the student’s demonstrated financial need. These grants typically come from the federal government, state governments and colleges and universities, but may also come from corporations, institutions and foundations.

There are actually just four main types of grant funding. We give descriptions and examples of competitive, formula, continuation, and pass-through grants to give you a basic understanding of funding structures as you do your search for possible sources of financial aid.

Competitive Funding - also known as discretionary funding, competitive funding is a process of proposal selection based on the evaluation of a reviewer or team of reviewers. Funding is based on the merits of the application, and recipients are not pre-determined.

Formula Funding. In contrast to competitive funding, formula grants are given to pre-determined recipients. Non-competitive awards are usually allocated to eligible entities according to population and/or other census criteria, and all applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the application process are entitled to receive money. In many instances, formula funds are distributed from the federal level to states. States then determine the process to be used to award funds to local jurisdictions.

Continuation funding grant programs offer current award recipients the option of renewing grants for the following year. Some programs are restricted to existing grantees only, while others invite applications from current grantees and new applicants. Often, current grantees are awarded extra points during the review process for being a current grant recipient. Since priority is often given to continuing applicants, if you are a new applicant, you should consider entering into a partnership with a currently funded entity.

Pass-Through grants are funds given by the federal government to the states for further distribution to local governments. Under this funding structure, states may disburse federal funds to eligible local jurisdictions through formula allocations or open competitions.

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Manukyan Private Grant Scholarships in USA

The recipient will receive a one-time grant for $1,000 to be applied toward his/her college degree.... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  United States
  • $$  $1000

Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Grants, Africa

24-week growth accelerator program €25.000 Cash prize Workshops and trainings Access to network Access to the Women Empowerment Award Final Event Additional funding opportunities ... more details

  •  Course, Grant
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

West African Research Center(WARC) Travel Grants for African Scholars

The WARC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $1,500 and a stipend of $1,500. ... more details

  •  Grant
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

L’Oréal-UNESCO Sub-Saharan African Young Talents Women in Science Grants

€10,000 each will be granted to Ph.D. Students enrolled in- an African University. €15,000 each will be granted to 2 postdoctoral researchers- working in a laboratory or research institute registered in one of the region’... more details

  •  Fellowship
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) Thematic Research Grants

 Grants are normally between £500 and £1,000; in exceptional circumstances, up to £1,500 may be awarded. The grant should contribute towards actual research costs and not include institutional overheads, equipment, and applic... more details

  •  Master, Grant
  •  Africa, United Kingdom
  • $$  Varies

JIRCAS Japan International Grants for Agricultural Researchers in Developing Countries

The award winners will be invited to Japan to receive their awards personally and present their research results and achievements. The winners will be bestowed a testimonial by the Chairman of the AFFRC during the commendation ceremony and will al... more details

  •  Master, Grant
  •  Japan
  • $$  Varies

IDRC Research Grants for Researchers in Canada & Developing Countries

Salary for one year in Canada: CA$42,033 to $48,659 ... more details

  •  Master, Grant
  •  Canada
  • $$  Varies

Westerwelle Foundation YFP grants for Entrepreneurs

Mentoring;A unique experience with a successful entrepreneur or investor, who becomes your sparring partner. Buddy Programme;Access to new business opportunities by being connected to alumni of the programme. Peer Learning;Exchanges with other... more details

  •  Fellowship
  •  Germany
  • $$  Varies

Need-Based International Grants at Norwich University, USA

Students that will successfully win these need-based grants will be provided support towards the tuition fee of the master programme undertaken at Norwich.... more details

  •  Master
  •  United States
  • $$  Tuition fee

Montpellier SupAgro Jean Monnet Grants for Turkey Students in France

The institute will provide the selected student’s registration fees, travel to France, and daily transportation, housing, books, visa fees, and health insurance to conduct their research study in France.... more details

  •  Master, PhD, Fellowship
  •  France
  • $$  Education expenses

Goethe-Institut Nigeria Grants for Nigerian Artists and Cultural Experts

The call is open for all artistic and cultural initiatives in the country. This year, the Support and Connect Initiative is taking entries from these three categories of projects: Larger scale projects (with maximum budget of 5.000 Euros) Reg... more details

  •  Grant
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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International Graduate Transitions Grants in USA

Southeast Missouri State University will provide the award amount of $2,000 in the USA.... more details

  •  Course
  •  United States
  • $$  $2,000

Semester Grants for International Students in Germany

The selected international candidates will be provided grants to cover their costs of studying at Ansbach.... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master
  •  Germany
  • $$  Tuition fee

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