Yale University offers access to scholarships that can reduce tuition burden and sometimes support additional costs. Below are top options prioritized by funding level.
When reviewing university scholarships connected to Yale University, these are often the first awards worth checking due to the typical scale of support. Yale Scholarship is commonly categorized as fully funded support, and coverage that often includes financial aid of up to $80,000 per year. With Financial Aid, students may receive fully funded support, and coverage frequently includes 100% of the students' demonstrated needs. Funding for PhD Students is a fully funded award, and the listed benefits often include 100% of tuition fees, 12-month stipend for living expenses, and health insurance. Graduate Assistantships is usually considered partially funded, and typical coverage can include $5,673 for TF10 ( 10 hours a week) and $11,347 (20 hour a week) per term for Ph.D. assistants and $5,400 or $10,800 per term depending on the effort level and hours worked for Master's assistants.
If you are building a wider scholarship strategy for Yale University, external and government programs can be important additions. Here are a few to consider. 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.
For more opportunities beyond these highlights, explore the scholarship listings below on this page.
