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Most graduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offer two types of competitive, merit-based funding for matriculated degree-seeking students who are studying full-time: Tuition Scholarships, which provide tuition remission for graduate courses toward the degree; and Graduate Assistantships, which include a stipend along with tuition remission. International students as well as students from the U.S. are eligible for these merit-based funding options. The number of credits covered by funding varies by program.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences also offers a limited number of Graduate Presidential Fellowships, which provide full tuition remission and a stipend.

Other University programs and offices have a limited number of graduate assistantships, which require a separate applications. Learn more about other funding opportunities.
 

Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships

Graduate assistants and tuition scholars are expected to attend the University full-time, and perform various duties for their individual department, such as research assistance to faculty, tutoring, and classroom or laboratory teaching assistance. .

• Prospective students may apply for funding at the time of their application for admission, as part of the online application.
• Applications for merit-based funding are reviewed by the faculty in the individual programs, who make recommendations to the Graduate Dean.
• Students already enrolled in a graduate program should contact their graduate program director if they wish to be considered for a tuition scholarship or assistantship.
  
  

Graduate Presidential Fellowship for Underrepresented Students

We ask applicants to self-identify as underrepresented students if they wish to be considered for the Graduate Presidential Fellowship for Underrepresented Students鈥攖his opportunity is one way the University upholds its commitment to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Recipients also demonstrate their capacity to engage in dialogue about issues of equity, justice, and social change. Many have overcome significant social and/or economic barriers to achieve educational excellence and transform their communities and 无码专区. 

Examples of underrepresented students include those who identify as low-income (normally Pell Grant eligible), those who are the first in their family to pursue a college education, and candidates who demonstrate a sustained commitment to social change.

Eligible candidates for the Presidential Fellowship for Underrepresented Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and must have a submitted application to a graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Recipients of this award will receive full tuition remission and a stipend.

The deadline for application for the Presidential Fellowship is March 1 of each year.  Please see the link to apply below.