Olivia,
As a graduate student it is possible to find scholarship; however, it can be difficult. Here are some things to consider for your financial aid search:
* Go to your community and check with local big businesses to see if they offer scholarships or can sponsor you. For sponsorship, you will want to create a portfolio of your work.
* Fellowships are another source of funding. There are various types of fellowships – departmental, institutional, and others from external sources. Please take into account that most fellowships require that commit a set amount of time of research or work in exchange for the financial assistance. Go to your department and ask if they can provide you with a list. You can also conduct your own research. Use www.google.com or www.yahoo.com and use phrases, such as “fellowships for creative writing” and “fellowships for literature.”
* Start looking out for conferences in your area where you can network with others and ask them for advice on covering your education. Check with your current network groups and reach out to other graduate students to see how they were able to finance their Master’s.
I hope these steps help! Please feel free to reach out to us again if you need further advice.
Good luck!
- Jazmin
