Graduate Scholarships and Grants

Discover graduate scholarship opportunities at Seattle University, including department-specific funding options.

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Funding Your Graduate Education

Advance your career and expertise with financial support from Seattle University. We offer scholarships and grants for service-minded graduates, high-achieving scholars, and students across our graduate programs. Explore the funding options available to help make your graduate education more affordable.

Seattle University Graduate Scholarships

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Merit Awards

Seattle University offers Graduate Scholarships at the time of admission. Most scholarships are based on the information in your admission application, and most are renewable. Please contact Graduate Admissions for more information.

Additional Scholarships for Graduate Students

Americorps/Peace Corps

The Americorps/Peace Corps scholarships are awarded to seven students admitted to any graduate or law program who have successfully completed one or more terms of AmeriCorps/Peace Corps prior to starting classes in the next academic year. Apply through Scholarship Universe.

The Sinegal Fellowship

The Sinegal Fellowship provides support for Costco Scholars who have graduated from either the University of Washington or Seattle University and who are pursuing an advanced degree at Seattle University. Questions about this fellowship should be directed to grad-admissions@seattleu.edu.

Outside Scholarships

Scholarships from other sources, referred to as "Outside Scholarships", are scholarships that students receive from organizations other than Seattle University.

SU Departmental Scholarships

Several graduate departments offer program-specific scholarships. Scholarships are generally limited; some awards may be need-based and some may be renewed. Please consult college, department or program websites, faculty or staff for more information about availability, eligibility and application procedures.

Grants for Graduate Students