1,214 Partially Funded PhD Scholarships in the United States
1,214 Partially Funded PhD scholarships are open to students heading to the United States — 241 of them fully funded and the next deadline is 30 September 2026 (Elizabeth Stepp Goff Memorial Scholarship).
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Rice University — Rice meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students, regardless of income.
Distinguished Scholars Scholarships
Texas Woman's University
Academic Excellence (Honors) Scholarship
Virginia State University — Scholarship grants exclusive access into VSU's Honor College and is renewable for up to four years.
Orange and Blue Scholarship
Virginia State University — Scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
Trojan Trailblazer Scholarship
Virginia State University — Scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
CET (College of Engineering and Technology) Scholarship
Virginia State University — Scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
Azusa Street Scholarship
Regent University — Covers 100% of tuition costs plus a book stipend of up to $300 per term.
Beazley Scholarship
Regent University — Covers 100% of tuition costs plus a book stipend of up to $300 per term.
Dooner Scholarship
Regent University — Covers a maximum of 50 percent of tuition costs.
Luther J. Stallings Jr. Scholarship
Regent University — Provides varying assistance to students.
John G.C. Miller Scholarship
Regent University — Provides varying assistance to students.
Freedom Scholarship
Regent University — A merit-based scholarship for students.
First Generation Merit Scholarship
Regent University — Up to $20,000 per year for first-generation college students.
Christian Leadership Scholarship
Regent University — Up to $20,000 per year for students demonstrating Christian leadership.
Madison Award for Academic Excellence
James Madison University — Offers awards equivalent to 75% of in-state tuition and comprehensive fees; no additional application necessary.
Second Century Scholarships and the Jones Scholarship
James Madison University — The Second Century Scholarship covers 100% of in-state tuition and fees for up to four consecutive years.
Chancellor’s Scholarship
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — The Chancellor’s Scholarship is a competitive, four-year renewable scholarship for $2,000 per year.
Nonresident New Freshman Merit Scholarships
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — Merit scholarships based on unweighted GPA for nonresident new freshmen, renewable for up to eight semesters.
Nonresident Scholarships for Transfer Students
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — Merit scholarships based on transferable college credits for nonresident transfer students, renewable for up to 3 years.
Destination Wisconsin Scholarship
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point — Guaranteed scholarship for eligible students, awarded automatically.
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What the scholarships cover
241 of the 1,214 awards are fully funded; the rest are partial. Most of these awards come from James H Faulkner State Community College (14) and Regent University (12). The next closing date is 30 September 2026, for Elizabeth Stepp Goff Memorial Scholarship.
Frequently asked questions
Are there fully funded Partially Funded PhD scholarships in the United States?
Yes — 241 of them, including Swinburne Welcome Scholarship 2026, NSCS Board of Trustees Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship.
When is the next Partially Funded PhD scholarship deadline in the United States?
Elizabeth Stepp Goff Memorial Scholarship closes on 30 September 2026.
How many Partially Funded PhD scholarships can I apply for in the United States?
We list 1,214. Each card shows the award type, level, eligibility and deadline.
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