SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
There are many foundations, societies and government agencies that offer funding opportunities for graduate students. A few notable external fellowship opportunities are provided in the Find Opportunities section of this page. The list is by no means comprehensive, so we encourage you to search for additional funding opportunities as well.
GEORGIA STATE SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS & ASSISTANTSHIPS
There are many funding opportunities for graduate students across the Georgia State community. Resources to assist you in finding the right opportunity are provided in the Find Opportunity section of this page.
Provost's Dissertation Fellowships
Doctoral students with an approved dissertation project are eligible to apply for a monthly stipend of $2,000 for dissertation completion. Students must be in their final year and must collaborate with their dissertation adviser to develop an application that presents a realistic and comprehensive plan composed of measurable monthly goals. Once a semester, advisers will submit a report on the students' progress and give an explanation of any deviation from the monthly goals.
Prospective Students
Prospective students should request information or start an application to learn more about potential opportunities available upon acceptance.
Newly Accepted & Current Students
Why apply for a national scholarship or fellowship?
Competitive fellowships provide valuable financial support and the prestige associated with these awards can boost your career.
Where to begin?
- Search for fellowships on this page and in other databases offered in the Find Funding section.
- Identify scholarships and fellowships that interest you and determine your eligibility.
- Visit award websites to confirm eligibility and become familiar with the application process.
- Once you have found a fellowship that is a good fit, reach out to the Fellowships Adviser for support on your application ([email protected]).
Find Your Opportunity
Resources & Tips
Funding Databases
Past Recipients
American Association of University Women American Dissertation Fellowship
Funding for women pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations.
Newly accepted and current students should contact the fellowship adviser, [email protected], for assistance with this fellowship.
American Educational Research Association Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research
Provides support for doctoral dissertation research, to advance education research by outstanding minority graduate students and to improve the quality and diversity of university faculties.
Newly accepted and current students should contact the fellowship adviser, [email protected], for assistance with this fellowship.
American-Scandinavian Foundation
The ASF offers awards to American students, scholars, professionals and artists for study and/or research in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden.
Newly accepted and current students should contact the fellowship adviser, [email protected], for assistance with this fellowship.
Boren Fellowship
Funding to conduct research outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia or New Zealand for an academic year while studying a less commonly taught language.
Newly accepted and current students should contact the fellowship adviser, [email protected], for assistance with this fellowship.
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
One year of support for Ph.D. candidates finishing dissertations in the humanities and social sciences that involve significant study of ethical and/or religious values.
Newly accepted and current students should contact the fellowship adviser, [email protected], for assistance with this fellowship.