Most doctoral students and some master's students are supported through graduate research and teaching assistantships that provide full tuition and a monthly stipend. An applicant desiring a graduate assistantship beginning in the fall semester should submit a completed application for graduate admission by January 15 of the same calendar year.
The listing below profiles just a portion of the fellowship opportunities available to support graduate studies. The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Structural Engineering encourages both current and newly admitted graduate students to apply.
Washington University Chancellor's Graduate Fellowship Program
The Chancellor's Graduate Fellowship provides support for full-time study leading to the completion of the doctorate in most of Washington University's academic programs.
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Washington University Olin Fellowships for Women in Graduate Study
Any female graduate or prospective graduate of a baccalaureate institution in the United States who plans to prepare for a career in higher education or the professions is eligible to apply provided she seeks to obtain through full-time study at Washington University the highest degree available in her chosen field.
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American Association of University Women
Supports women doctoral candidates completing dissertations.
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Hertz Foundation
Graduate fellowships based on merit for students pursuing doctoral degrees in the applied physical sciences.
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NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program
Awards fellowships for graduate study leading to master's or doctoral degrees in science, mathematics or engineering related to NASA research and development.
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National Physical Sciences Consortium
Offers Ph.D. track fellowships in the physical sciences and related engineering fields.
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National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship
NDSEG Fellowships are intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate studies in science or engineering.
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The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.
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