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Scholarships and Aid

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Financial Aid and Funding Opportunities

  • Tuition scholarships are available for most PhD and master's programs in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, for qualified students. Tuition scholarships are available to full-time students in master’s programs. Certificate students are not eligible for these awards.
  • We offer several school-wide and department-specific funding opportunities and fellowships offered to students who demonstrate outstanding records of achievement and a well-articulated plan of study.
  • In addition, Teaching Assistantships as well as Research Assistantships are available through departments.

Explore GSAS Funding Opportunities    GSAS Financial Aid FAQs

School of Engineering

  • In the School of Engineering, most full-time PhD programs offer a tuition scholarship for qualified students. Part-time PhD students are not eligible for university stipends, scholarships, discounts, or financial support. Newly enrolling engineering master's students may be eligible for Tufts alumni or bridge school alumni scholarship aid. The School of Engineering also offers some master's program scholarships to Tufts alumni or alumni of bridge schools. Discounts cannot be combined. Certificate students are not eligible for these awards. Learn more about School of Engineering scholarship opportunities. 
  • Teaching Assistantships are generally available through departments.
  • Research Assistantships are generally available in the science and engineering areas.
  • Fellowships are offered to students who demonstrate outstanding records of achievement and a well-articulated plan of study.

How to Apply

To apply for tuition scholarships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships, complete the Financial Aid Application section of the online application.

Notification

Award notification is posted to the applicant's status page with the acceptance letter or shortly thereafter.

Award offers are official only when made in writing and signed by the Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Dean of Graduate Education in the School of Engineering.