Columbia University is linked to scholarships that can reduce costs in meaningful ways. Here are a few strong options prioritized by funding level.
On the institution side, Columbia University is connected to scholarships that can reduce tuition and sometimes extend to other study costs. These are practical starting points. Need-Based Financial Aid is commonly categorized as fully funded support, and coverage that often includes 100% of the students' demonstrated financial need. With Graduate Assistantships, students may receive partially funded support, and coverage frequently includes tuition fees, $1,238 per semester for course assistantships, and $3,375 to $5,000 per semester for teaching assistantships. Lemann Fellowship is a partially funded award, and the listed benefits often include 80% of tuition and accommodation fees. Abby O’Neill Fellowship is usually considered partially funded, and typical coverage can include a $48,000 tuition fee deduction.
Beyond campus funding, Columbia University applicants often explore outside opportunities including government backed and independent programs. These are common starting points. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is usually considered fully funded, and typical coverage can include Round-trip economy airfare between your home country and the host university at the beginning and end of your studies and plus a $600 travel allowance per trip, full tuition for your graduate program and basic medical insurance provided by the university, and a monthly stipend for living expenses, including accommodation, food, and books. The amount varies based on the host country. A strong option is Fulbright Foreign Student Program which is fully funded and often covers roundtrip transportation from the country of origin to the US, monthly living stipend, and tuition fees. AAUW’s International Fellowship is partially funded, and coverage often includes $20,000 for Master's and first professional degree recipients, $25,000 for doctoral students, and $50,000 for postdoctoral students.
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