Funding at Harvard University can be easier to navigate when you start with the most generous options. Below is a shortlist prioritized by the level of support.
University scholarships associated with Harvard University often form the core of an applicant’s funding plan. Here are a few notable options to review first. Financial Support for PhD Students (Business) is usually considered fully funded, and typical coverage can include tuition, health insurance, and living stipend ($54,750 for 12 months). A strong option is Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship which is fully funded and often covers full tuition fees, mandatory health insurance fees, and stipend for living expenses. Financial Aid is fully funded, and coverage often includes 100% of the students' demonstrated needs. Financial support for Ph.D. students (Engineering and Applied Sciences) is fully funded and typically covers tuition and related fees, basic living expenses ($4,205 per month before taxes), and $1,004 for transportation and dental subsidies.
In addition to university awards, students connected to Harvard University may also consider government and external scholarships. Here are a few widely relevant options. Fulbright Foreign Student Program is fully funded and typically covers roundtrip transportation from the country of origin to the US, monthly living stipend, and tuition fees. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is commonly categorized as fully funded support, and coverage that often includes 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. With AAUW’s International Fellowship, students may receive partially funded support, and coverage frequently includes $20,000 for Master's and first professional degree recipients, $25,000 for doctoral students, and $50,000 for postdoctoral students.
You can find more university scholarships and external or government scholarships further down on this page.
