Merit-Based Grant Awards

• For Master's Candidates

For Doctoral Candidates

Presidential Scholarship

(No separate application required)
Presidential Scholarships are multi-year, merit-based awards for entering doctoral students. The awards provide full tuition and fees for five years of study, and an annual stipend in years one, two and five. Awards are determined by the admissions committee based on the strength of the individual's application for admission. Presidential Scholars are required to maintain strong academic records, and must study full-time. Students who receive Presidential Scholarships are notified at the time of admission to HGSE.

Foreign Languages and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship

(Separate application required)
The FLAS Fellowships promote foreign language competence and international world area knowledge by ensuring the continuance of area expertise in a variety of fields, including academe. The FLAS Fellowship competition is open to US citizens and permanent residents whose academic interests involve studies in East Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America or the Middle East. Approved programs may be interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary and must always include study or research in an approved language of the area of specialization. HGSE students must notify the HGSE Fellowship Office that they have applied for a FLAS Fellowship.

Deadline: Found on the FLAS website

Foreign Languages and Area Studies (FLAS) Summer Fellowship

(Separate application required)
Summer FLAS Fellowships are available for intensive language study only. The FLAS Fellowship competition is open to US citizens and permanent residents whose academic interests involve studies in East Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America or the Middle East. Approved programs may be interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary and must always include study or research in an approved language of the area of specialization. HGSE students must notify the HGSE Financial Aid Office that they have applied for a FLAS Fellowship.

Deadline: Found on the FLAS website

Conant Fellowships

See below information under "Master's Candidates".

For Master's Candidates

James Bryant Conant Fellowships

(Separate application required)
The James Bryant Conant Fellowship fund was established to support the professional growth of outstanding teachers and administrators under contract with the Boston and Cambridge public schools who are accepted to HGSE degree programs. Those interested in these competitive, full-tuition awards should consult their unions or school administrative offices concerning the tenure or professional status requirements of their school systems.

Note: Doctoral students may apply. Conant Fellowships are one-year awards which may be pro-rated for part-time study; however, doctoral Conant Fellowships carry the possibility of a one-year renewal. Fellows are required to return to their school systems for a minimum of one year after completing the HGSE degree.

HGSE deadline: February 4, 2013 (for the 2013-2014 academic year)

• Conant Overview and Application (115KB pdf)
• Conant FAQs (115KB pdf)

Urban Scholars Program

Urban Scholars enroll in one of the 13 Ed.M. concentrations at HGSE. They receive an award package covering full HGSE tuition and health insurance fees during the fellowship year. In addition to completing the standard master's curriculum, Urban Scholars also participate in a dynamic interdisciplinary program designed to facilitate the development of a life-long network of professional colleagues who share a common passion for improving urban schools. Candidates are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and a demonstrated commitment to a career working in urban school systems. In particular, they are chosen from the top 10% of the applicant pool and they will have three years or more of direct work experience in urban schools (or significant volunteer work in a comparable setting). The application deadline is January 4, 2013 and is part of the 2013-2014 HGSE Admissions Application.

Leadership in Education Awards

Leadership in Education Awards are given to top master's degree candidates with strong leadership potential. Leadership in Education recipients are given an award close to one half of tuition during the one year program. Alumni of Teach for America, the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps/VISTA, TeachFirst or other comparable full-time volunteer service programs are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is January 4, 2013 and is part of the 2013-2014 HGSE Admissions Application.

Zuckerman Fellowships

Candidates who already possess an M.D., J.D., M.B.A., D.M.D., or D.D.S. degree, or are currently in the process of obtaining one of those degrees are eligible to apply.  Only master's candidates will be considered.  The application deadline is to be determined.  For more details about the fellowship, eligibility, application process and more please refer to the Zuckerman Fellows website.

Pforzheimer Fellowships

Incoming masters and first year doctoral students who are graduates of Harvard/Radcliffe College are eligible to apply. These fellowships are intended for graduate students who demonstrate unusual talent for and commitment to public service. Priority is given to current practitioners. Along with their HGSE Financial Aid Application candidates must submit:

• A statement of no more than two double-spaced pages in length, describing your commitment to and experience in public service.

• A current curriculum vitae or résumé.