How much funding does Merit-Based Graduate Fellowships Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Merit-Based Graduate Fellowships Grant?

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Who is eligible for Merit-Based Graduate Fellowships Grant?

Eligible applicants: Enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate school program.

Merit-Based Graduate Fellowships Grant

Delta Gamma Foundation

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Women

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate school program

Other requirements

You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Additional undergraduate degrees, or coursework that does not lead to a master's or doctorate degree, are ineligible.

Overview

Individual Member Support: Delta Gammas expand each other’s possibilities by funding undergraduate merit and need-based scholarships, graduate fellowships and Crisis Grants.Service for Sight: Since 1936, Delta Gammas have been stewards for sight, helping redefine the path of education, access and opportunity for people living with vision loss.Training and Programming: We help each other flourish as our authentic selves by funding programming in the areas of leadership development, health and well-being, and social responsibility.
Delta Gamma Foundation graduate fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified initiated members pursuing graduate/professional degrees. Selection is based on scholastic excellence, contributions to chosen field, past and current Delta Gamma activities and leadership, and campus and community involvement.
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate school program. Graduate school includes both master's and doctoral-level degree programs.

Eligibility

You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Additional undergraduate degrees, or coursework that does not lead to a master's or doctorate degree, are ineligible.

What Delta Gamma Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 47
Total given: $1.16M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,250–$146K

By dollars: California 22%, Mississippi 15%, Arizona 10%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Los Angeles, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Blind Children's Center · Los Angeles, CA

Aid for blind

$146K
Foundation for Blind Children · Phoenix, AZ

Aid for blind

$119K
Children's Center for the Visually Impaired · Kansas City, MS

Aid for blind

$115K
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments · St Louis, MO

Aid for blind

$106K
Anchor Center for Blind Children · Denver, CO

Aid for blind

$100K