Graduate Studies

Scholarships, Assistantships and Other Financial Opportunities

Financial Opportunities For Each Program


Scholarships Available for All Graduate Students

Scholarship Name & Amount: The Terry Roberson Graduate Honors Scholarship (amount variable)
Renewable: Yes (by reapplication)
Program Eligibility: All Graduate Programs
Scholarship Criteria: Applicants should review scholarship criteria here.
Scholarship Name & Amount: The Betty Gottler Scholarship for Returning Students (amount variable)
Renewable: Yes (by reapplication)
Program Eligibility: All Graduate Programs. Contact your College’s Graduate Office for an application.
Scholarship Criteria: Candidates should meet all general scholarship criteria, with some programs requiring additional criteria. Email grad@klairetsaistudio.com for additional information.
Scholarship Name & Amount: The Margery and Katheryn Purdy Graduate Scholarship (Amount variable each academic year)
Renewable: Yes (by reapplication)
Program Eligibility: All Graduate Programs
Scholarship Criteria:

The scholarship was established to provide financial aid to students who need financial assistance and show academic promise and potential.

Candidates should meet all general scholarship criteria and criteria for superior academic performance and need-based awards listed above.

Purdy applicants should include a current resume.

Scholarship Name: Graduate Diversity Scholarship (amount variable)
Renewable: Yes (by reapplication)
Program Eligibility: All Graduate Programs
Scholarship Criteria:

Candidates should meet all the general scholarship criteria and identify as African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, or Native-American.

Candidates with superior academic performance will be given preference for this award.

Scholarship Name: McNair Program
Renewable: Yes (for a maximum of 2 years)
Program Eligibility: The student successfully participated in the McNair Scholars Program and are in good academic standing.
Scholarship Criteria: Applicants should review scholarship criteria here.

Graduate Financial Aid Information

The FAFSA is now open! Be sure to download the myStudentAid app (Federal Student Aid) for ease in filing your FAFSA (available October 1st). Also, don’t forget to use the IRS data retrieval tool!

If you need assistance with filing your FAFSA, contact the Student Aid Office!

Graduate Financial Aid