{"id":59601,"date":"2022-02-09T14:37:04","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T19:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/?p=59601"},"modified":"2022-03-15T09:27:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T13:27:36","slug":"financial-aid-tips-and-tricks-from-a-current-student-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/financial-aid-tips-and-tricks-from-a-current-student-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial aid tips and tricks from a current student \u2013 Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Merit Scholarships and Institutional Fellowships<\/h2>\n

Hi! My name is Ginger and I am a grad assistant in the GRS admissions office! Financial Aid was the primary reason I chose to pursue my graduate studies at BU in the School of Theology, so I know how important it is when deciding if you want to go to grad school and what you want to study.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I want to share some tips with you that I have learned in my time as a grad student and an assistant in the GRS office that could help you to fund your education! I have found there are many opportunities for funding both institutionally and outside of BU!<\/span><\/p>\n

In today\u2019s blog post I want to focus on and share some information about merit scholarships and fellowships that are available here at BU. Be sure to check out Part 2<\/a> for information about student employment opportunities and student loan information!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Merit Scholarships\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Programs under departments such as <\/span>economics<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>computer science<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>statistical practice<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>earth & environment<\/span><\/a> have merit scholarships available to students, and they don\u2019t require a separate application. Be sure to check your specific program of interest to see what sort of aid you are automatically considered for\u2013 this <\/span>webpage<\/span><\/a> can provide more information on program-specific requirements and if merit scholarships are being offered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for Institutional Fellowships!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

While these opportunities for aid require separate applications, they can be the most rewarding. BU offers numerous fellowships to help graduate students fund their studies. <\/span>This webpage<\/a> contains information about BU fellowship opportunities that you may be eligible for. <\/span><\/p>\n

The GEM Fellowship<\/a> offers resources to traditionally under-represented students pursuing an MS or Ph.D. in science or engineering. If you are interested in applying for a GEM Fellowship, the application deadline is coming up on November 15! <\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>American Association of University Women<\/span><\/a> (AAUW) also offers several funding opportunities for women pursuing graduate studies. The AAWU is dedicated to empowering women through higher education and tackling the gender wage gap in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BU also offers its own fellowships that graduate students can apply in order to earn funding, and you can apply for fellowships in a variety of fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial, Central Campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The<\/span> Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship<\/span><\/a> is awarded to incoming graduate students who are dedicated to the social justice principles espoused by Dr. King.<\/span><\/p>\n

The African Studies Center offers <\/span>Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships<\/span><\/a> to support students studying African languages and area studies. <\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Whitney Young, Jr. Fellowship<\/span><\/a> is awarded to graduate students in the fields of social work, urban studies, and Afro-American Studies. <\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> Lu Lingzi Scholarship<\/span><\/a> offers financial assistance to outstanding international students, with preference given to students who come from China. For more information and a complete list of fellowships, please visit our <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>BU Newbury Center <\/span><\/a>also offers information on financial resources available to graduate students.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Tips and Tricks<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Today\u2019s National Scholarship Month <\/span><\/a>page offers tips & tricks and some unusual scholarship options when you search for graduate funding. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions about financial aid or would like to speak with a financial aid associate, please feel free to <\/span>schedule a one-on-one appointment with Keely<\/span><\/a> or contact our admissions office at grsaid@bu.edu!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I am so happy I got to share this important information with you today, and I hope to see you on campus next year! Don\u2019t forget to check back next week to hear about student employment and loan opportunities!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/h5>\n

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Virginia (Ginger) Monroe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marketing & Communication Assistant, GRS<\/p>\n

Master’s Candidate, Theological Studies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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