Support for Every Step of Your Journey
At BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, we are committed to supporting your academic and professional journey. BU Wheelock offers scholarships and fellowships designed to recognize your achievements and reduce the financial burden of a graduate education. Explore the sections below to learn more about available funding and eligibility policies, as well as Boston University and external scholarship resources.
Master’s & Certificate Student Scholarships
BU Wheelock offers merit-based scholarships to competitive incoming Master’s and Certificate students. Most full-time students receive a merit scholarship to support the cost of attendance. For priority scholarship consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline.
Merit scholarship recipients should refer to the appropriate scholarship policy for more information:
Academic Partnership Programs
BU Wheelock provides scholarships to students who are affiliated with one of our many partner organizations, including City Year, Teach For America, the Peace Corps, Boston Public Schools, and more. If you are affiliated with one of these partners, you may qualify for tuition discounts, or fee waivers. Visit Academic Partner Programs for more information.
Other Scholarships & Fellowships
Boston University
Boston University offers additional information about scholarships and fellowships. These awards require additional applications; prospective students are not automatically considered. Visit the Graduate Education website to learn more.
Project InSTEP
New BU Wheelock students who enroll in the EdM in special education (licensure track) or EdM in counseling (school counseling track) can apply to join Project InSTEP, a special cohort of master’s degree students who receive additional training on collaboration between special educators and school counselors. Project InSTEP scholars receive stipends with the potential for additional funding. To learn more, visit the Project InSTEP website.