Samvid Scholars is a merit-based graduate scholarship program whose purpose is to empower mission-driven graduate students, with exceptional track records of impact, to drive transformative change for society through leadership development, community, and financial support.
The Samvid Scholars program supports up to $50,000 per year for two years of graduate study. In addition to funding for their graduate program, each Scholar will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them to continue to fulfill their extraordinary potential. All scholars will have access to robust ongoing programming and will be part of an alumni community.
Deadline: April 8, 2024
We accept applications from candidates applying to US universities in the following programs that are two (2) years or longer:
- MD
- MBA
- JD
- MPP/MPA
- MPH
- MS/MA in the social sciences or STEM program
An eligible candidate will:
- Pursue a full-time graduate program of 2 years or longer at a university in the United States, in one of the following eligible programs: MD, MBA, JD, MPP/MPA, MPH, or MS/MA in the social sciences or STEM
- Be a first-year graduate student for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5
- Be a U.S. citizen or DACA recipient
Scholars receive up to $50K for tuition and fees each year for two years of study in an eligible graduate program. Our ambition is to reduce the financial burden of graduate education, which can shape career and life choices.