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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Degree Completion Grants for International Students at Universität Hamburg in Germany

Degree completion grants are usually awarded for 6 months. The monthly amount of funding ranges between €200 and a maximum of €720. The individual funding amount is calculated according to the respective income. If the final examination is not comple... more details

  •  Master, Bachelor, Grant
  •  Germany
  • $$  €200 - €720 per month for 6 months

The David and Molly Pyott foundation grants in Ophthalmology in the UK

Each scholarship will cover the tuition fee for the entire programme of study and funding towards a laptop and internet service. The award is tenable for two academic years, subject to academic progress. The scholarship is funded by the generous supp... more details

  •  Master, Grant
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  Full tuition fee and funding

LPG Young Talent Grants

The grants will be divided in two categories:  Technical & research and Business development. The winners will be selected by a Jury composed of senior representatives from the main LPG companies in Europe and from national LPG associations. The ... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master, Phd, Grant
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Two €1500 grants

Abroad with HousingAnywhere Grant

The successful applicant will receive the grant as well as priority access to all rooms and apartments abroad on HousingAnywhere.com. Since accommodation is one of the key practical hurdles to mobility, we're working with universities to break down t... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master, Phd, Course, Grant
  •  Netherlands
  • $$  €250 grant

Tantalum Student Aid Grant - April

Typical $500-2000 per granted applicant ... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master, Phd, Course, Grant
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Up to $ 10000 annually (up to $2000 per granted applicant)

iPrice Innovators Grant

5 winners will be chosen and be given grants worth up to USD $1,500 on 14 October 2017. ... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master, Grant
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Up to $1500

iPrice Innovators` Grant 2017

Finalist The 5 finalists will be chosen. They will receive an e-certificate and USD $100 grant each. Winner iPrice will judge and determine a single winner, where he/she will be declared the winner of the iPrice Innovators’ Grant and bag an additiona... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master, Phd, Course, Grant
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  $1000

KILROY Foundation Grants

Recipients receive a grant of 1500 EUR which they can spend however they like! ... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master, Phd, Course, Internship, Grant
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  1500 EUR

iPrice Innovators Grant 2017

Finalist The 5 finalists will be chosen. They will receive an e-certificate and USD $100 grant each. Winner iPrice will judge and determine a single winner, where he/she will be declared the winner of the iPrice Innovators’ Grant and bag an additiona... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master, Phd, Course, Grant
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  $1500

IPRA Foundation Peace Research Grants Program

The original “Small Peace Research Grants Program” was replaced by the current IPRA Foundation Peace Research Grants Program in 2013 with larger grants available of up to $5,000. ... more details

  •  Phd, Grant
  •  Argentina
  • $$  Fully Funded

ECF (European Cultural Foundation) STEP Beyond Travel grant

Artist or cultural worker of any contemporary artistic or cultural discipline(individual or representing a cultural or artistic independent organisation) based in Europe or in its neighbourhood. ECF prioritises support for up-and-coming artists and c... more details

  •  Phd, Grant
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Partially Funded

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Calihan Travel Grant Program - Acton Institute

Grant Amounts: Travel grants do not exceed $3,000, but typically range from $500-$1,000. Grant amounts take into account the costs of travel, lodging, registration, and other associated conference or research expenses. Other sources of funding are al... more details

  •  Phd, Grant
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Fully Funded

Graduate Women International (GWI) - fellowships and grants

IFUW fellowships and grants are open free of charge to women PhD candidates only who are members of IFUW. IFUW fellowships and grants are open to non-member PhD candidates only providing they pay an administration fee of CHF 50 for women in developin... more details

  •  Phd, Grant, Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Partially Funded

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