Funding Opportunities

Funding opportunities for our graduate programs.


Financial aid for master’s students varies by program, though most students are self-supported through a combination of scholarship, loans, and outside funding. We encourage master's applicants to maximize funding sources:

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Scholarships vary by program and are highly selective. We strongly encourage you to apply by your program's priority deadline, if applicable.

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We encourage you to simultaneously apply for outside scholarships and fellowships.

Military applicants are encouraged to research benefits eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill®; Brown University School of Professional Studies is also a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program.

People icon Enroll in the Installment Payment Plan Students may choose to enroll in one of our Installment Payment Plans (IPP) to pay the semester's expenses over scheduled monthly installments.
Magnifying glass with dollar sign icon Apply for Loans U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply for federal student loans using the FAFSA.
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Conference travel funding from the Graduate School for students presenting at academic conferences.

Graduate Student Council stipends for conference and dissertation/field work related travel expenses.

International Travel Funds