{"id":23061,"date":"2017-06-20T22:19:15","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T02:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/?page_id=23061"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:45:42","slug":"scholarships-and-fellowships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/financial-aid\/scholarships-and-fellowships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships &#038; Fellowships"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><script>\r\nwindow.unibuddySettings = {\r\nuniversityId: \"6255f8a0de00f56593ccfdff\",\r\n};\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/prospect-guidance-ui.unibuddy.co\/embed.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" >\r\n<\/script>Merit scholarships<\/h3>\n<p><span>The Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences offers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/admitted-students\/masters-tuition-scholarship-information\/\">merit-based scholarships<\/a> <\/strong>to competitive incoming master\u2019s students. Please note, no separate application is required. If you are selected for an award, you will be notified at the time of your admission.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>BU fellowships &amp; scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Boston University annually awards a limited number of Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowships to outstanding incoming graduate students who are committed to the social justice principles espoused by Dr. King.\u00a0 C<\/span>andidates\u00a0are nominated by the department of admission. To be considered for this fellowship, a student should be in contact with the department of admission to request nomination, and provide to the department a statement describing his or her accomplishments in and commitment to social justice and community involvement.\u00a0 The deadline for nomination is <strong>February 15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, please click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/bufellow\/mlk-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Boston University annually awards the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship in recognition of the outstanding contributions made by Whitney M. Young, Jr., particularly in the fields of social work, urban studies, and Afro-American Studies.\u00a0 The deadline is <strong>February 15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and an application, please click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/bufellow\/whitney-young-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Double Terrier Scholarship<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>The Double Terrier Scholarship is a guaranteed\u00a0<strong>25% tuition scholarship<\/strong>\u00a0for Boston University alumni who earned a BU bachelor\u2019s degree and enroll in an eligible BU master\u2019s program beginning in\u00a0<strong>Summer 2026<\/strong>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The scholarship is\u00a0<strong>automatically awarded upon admission<\/strong>\u2014no separate application is required.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Double Terrier Scholarship does\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0apply to the following programs:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Combined bachelor\u2019s\/master\u2019s programs or other formally approved combined undergraduate\/graduate programs<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Online, module-based master\u2019s programs, including the online MS in Computer Science &amp; Artificial Intelligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Doctoral programs, including professional doctorates and PhD programs<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Graduate certificates, diplomas, and other non-master\u2019s graduate programs<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Undergraduate (bachelor\u2019s) programs<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Non-degree and non-credit programs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For up-to-date information for students and alumni<strong>,<\/strong><span> please refer to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/double-terrier-scholarship\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/double-terrier-scholarship\/\" data-outlook-id=\"5b129f6f-7af1-4506-8cf8-f023fb5c5fb1\">Double Terrier FAQ page<\/a> <span>on the Graduate Education website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>For further information on internal funding sources, please see<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/advising\/fellowships-scholarships\/opportunities\/bu-fellowships-for-graduate-students\/\">BU Fellowships for Graduate Students<\/a><\/strong>.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>External fellowships &amp; scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are external sources of financial support for which you as a Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences student may be eligible. These tend to be extremely competitive, and because applications must be submitted as much as a year in advance, you should investigate early and plan ahead, keeping in mind that many deadlines are in the fall. Department chairs receive copies of current award opportunities that are received by the Dean\u2019s Office, and you may also consult the University&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/bufellow\/resources\/student-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Resources<\/a> page for more information and tips on applying for fellowship and scholarships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">National Science Foundation Fellowships<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and the NSF Minority Graduate Fellowship are three-year fellowships open to those U.S. citizens who are at or near the beginning of their graduate study in science or engineering. These fellowships provide a cost-of-education allowance and a stipend for living expenses. Applications are available online at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/funding\/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201\">National Science Foundation<\/a>. Deadlines depend on the proposed field of study or specialization.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">GEM Fellowships<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gemfellowship.org\/gem-fellowship-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEM Fellowship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers resources to traditionally under-represented students pursuing an MS or PhD in science or engineering. The GEM Fellowship program provides access to the nation\u2019s top Engineering and Science firms. The program was designed to focus on promoting opportunities in the industry at the high level technical careers and academia. GEM fellows are provided with practical summer work experiences through a GEM employer sponsor,\u00a0 as well as portable academic year fellowships of tuition, fees, and a stipend. BU is excited to be a GEM Member University so that our students can reach their full potential without financial barriers!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in applying for a GEM Fellowship, now is the time\u2014 the application deadline is coming up on November 15! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">IELTS USA Andrea Scott International Graduate Scholarship<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS has just announced the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support incoming international graduate students.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.ieltsusa.org\/AndreaScottInternationalGraduateScholarship\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Andrea Scott International Graduate Scholarship <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">awards a $5000 annual scholarship, renewable for a maximum of three years, to each recipient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scholarship is open to students who<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are matriculating in the fall and who share Andrea\u2019s commitment to international education, a passion for globalization, creative arts, and equal rights initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible applicants:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must have a valid IELTS Academic score within the last 2 years (by the time of application deadline)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must be admitted to an accredited U.S. college or university for a Fall 2023 start term.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must be admitted and enroll in an Masters or Ph.D. program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must qualify as an international student (hold at least one passport from a country other than the U.S.) \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must be studying one of the following areas of interest:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social justice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal justice reform<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women\u2019s rights\/Women\u2019s studies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative arts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational access and equity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Studies or International Policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher Education Leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your aspirations and studies align with the scholarship criteria, we highly recommend you <a href=\"https:\/\/go.ieltsusa.org\/AndreaScottInternationalGraduateScholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">apply<\/a> for consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>For further information on external funding sources, please see the University&#8217;s page on<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/bufellow\/opportunities-of-interest\/national-scholarships-graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Fellowships &amp; Scholarships for Graduate Students<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Questions? 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