Many of our full-time graduate students receive financial support from research assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. There is no separate application for financial aid. When we review your application for admission, we will also consider you for financial aid.
Graduate research and teaching assistantships are awarded by the professors in charge of the research projects and courses. Some assistantships are awarded to incoming students; others are awarded to continuing students who have excelled in their studies. Graduate research and teaching assistants employed 40 percent time or more receive payment of tuition and most fees in addition to a salary. Many graduate research assistants and teaching assistants also receive scholarships.
The CEAE Department, the School of Engineering and the Graduate School award a variety of scholarships and fellowships to new graduate students. Outstanding applicants may be nominated for a Self Graduate Fellowship. This four-year fellowship provides a $23,000 annual stipend, full tuition and fees, and a unique professional development program. The School of Engineering awards Strobel and Chaffee Scholarships to new graduate students, and the Graduate School offers several different scholarships for new students. The Self Graduate Fellowships and the School of Engineering and Graduate School scholarships are generally awarded to students who will begin full-time graduate study in the fall semester. The deadlines for nominations are:
Applicants who wish to be considered for these should awards submit all application materials well in advance of the deadlines.
Admitted and current students are also encouraged to apply for other support, such as fellowships and grants from governmental, corporate, and private organizations and professional societies, as well as from KU. A list of some support agencies is under development.
