FELLOWSHIPS & GRANTS
A number of need-based and merit-based awards are administered through the Financial Aid Office. These awards are generally tied to either the admissions application, the financial aid application or both, but generally do not require an additional application process (See the Conant Fellowship, below, for an exception.)
Financial Aid's Fellowship Office in 11 Longfellow Hall offers additional HGSE and other award applications and information, and facilitates Fulbright and other fellowship application procedures. The HGSE Fellowship Database provides extensive outside graduate funding information: Abbreviated versions online are organized by deadline date to alert searchers to upcoming competitions.
Individual consultations on search strategy are available. Appointments are encouraged, as the schedule varies, but walk-in visitors are always welcome.
To use the database, make inquiries, or arrange appointments, please call or e-mail Kenje Ogata at 617-496-2805; kenje_ogata@gse.harvard.edu.
HGSE Grant Funds
HGSE grant funds are awarded primarily on the basis of demonstrated
financial need. Doctoral students are eligible for HGSE need-based grant
assistance for years one through three of doctoral study; grant amounts
range up to a maximum of the cost of full tuition plus health fees, rounded down to the closest 50 ($33,150 in 2006-2007).
A limited amount of grant assistance is available for Ed.M and C.A.S.
students. Grants generally range up to a maximum of $7,000 and are awarded
on the basis of financial need.
Harvard University Restricted Scholarships
Students at Harvard University are eligible to apply for restricted
scholarships administered by the Committee on General Scholarships. Most
of these are based on need and also have award preferences related to field
of study, ethnic background, region of the country, or high school or college
attended. These scholarships are listed on the HGSE Restricted Scholarship
Application (deadline to submit is February 3, 2006) attached to the back
of the catalogue. If students believe they qualify for a restricted scholarship,
they should carefully complete the form by the stated deadline, indicating
their eligibility. Students should attach documentation of the eligibility
criteria; for example, high school diploma or proof of lineage. Awards
from these funds are determined through a University-wide competition with
students from other Harvard faculties. The scholarships are small, generally
less than $5,000. For more information on Restricted Scholarships, please
see the web site for the Committee on General Scholarships at
http://www.scholarship.harvard.edu.
Advanced Doctoral Student Grants
This one-time-only grant is available to doctoral students who meet specific academic milestones and demonstrate financial need. These students may be considered for grant aid for either year four or year five of doctoral study. (Students should remain aware in years one through three of the timetable which may make them eligible for a grant.) Please contact the Office of Academic Services or the Financial Aid Office for more information. ADG flyer (57.8 KB)
HGSE Dissertation Support Fund (DSF)
This one-time, need-based award is designed to assist doctoral students
with expenses related to the final phase of dissertation work. To be
eligible, students must have passed their Oral Examination and have a Memorandum
of Understanding on file in the Office ofAcademic Services. The student's
application must be supported by his/her advisor with a letter of recommendation,
confirming that the student is in the final phase of work on the dissertation
and that graduation is anticipated within one academic year of application.
DSF applications (90.4 KB) are reviewed throughout the year.
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Presidential Fellowships (No separate application required.)
Presidential Fellowships are multi-year, merit-based awards for entering doctoral students. The awards provide full tuition and fees for four years of study, and an annual stipend for the first three years of study. Awards are determined by the admissions committee based on the strength of the individual's application for admission. Presidential Fellows are required to maintain strong academic records, and must study full-time. Students who receive Presidential Fellowships are notified at the time of admission to HGSE.
HGSE Entering Awards (No separate application required.)
Entering Awards are awarded to first-year doctoral students who are highly promising as future professors or school leaders. These awards are for one year only, and provide full tuition and fees plus a $7,000 stipend. Recipients are chosen by the admissions committees based on the strength of the individual's application for admission. Students who receive Entering Awards are notified at the time of admission to HGSE.
Roy E. Larsen Awards(No separate application required.)
Larsen Awards are given to first-year doctoral students who exhibit superior achievement and outstanding research potential. They are awarded in memory of Roy E. Larsen, who was a national leader in the Campaign for Better Schools and a generous donor and friend of HGSE. The awards are for one year only and provide full tuition and fees plus a $7,000 stipend. Recipients are chosen by the admissions committees based on the strength of the individual's application for admission. They are for full-time study only, and are non-renewable. Students who receive Larsen Awards are notified at the time of admission to HGSE.
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: 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 3, 2006. *Conant application form (91 KB) .
Conant FAQs (53KB) . Poster
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(Forms may also be requested from the Fellowship Office.)
Scheffler Awards (No separate application required)
The Scheffler Award is given annually to a first- or second-year
philosophy of education doctoral student to encourage study
in this field. Recipients are chosen by a faculty committee on the basis of merit.
Urban Scholars Fellowship (No separate application required)
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 arlso 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 identified 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).
Leadership in Education Awards (No separate application required.)
Leadership in Education Awards are given to top master's degree candidates with strong leadership potential. Applicants are nominated by program faculty during the HGSE admission process. Awards for 2006-2007 will be $16,000.
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Most recent update: December 22, 2005.
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