Funding

CGF Incoming Student and Continuing Student Scholarships

The College of Global Futures uses a general scholarship application for most scholarship support. This means you can fill out one application to be considered for several different scholarships. For more information, view the applications here and apply by February 15.

The Darnall Sustainability Scholarship - MSUS only

The Darnall Sustainability Scholarship was established to provide financial support to graduate students currently enrolled in the School of Sustainability’s Master of Sustainability Solutions graduate program. The Darnall family believes that supporting graduate students will help the students apply sustainability principles and approaches to careers in a variety of fields, addressing complex human and environmental challenges. Students must demonstrate the passion and drive to address and respond to some of the most critical challenges of our time. Incoming and current students can apply here by March 1.

Teaching & Research Assistantships (TA & RA)

To find TA and RA positions, we suggest that you review the website(s) and/or contact the department(s) on campus that area good match with your skills and experience. TA and RAs are sometimes listed on department websites and there are usually a few departments on campus that need to hire grad students from outside of their own student pool. You can search the ASU CFO's website under student jobs for these positions.

For more information on TA and RA positions, check out our TA, RA, GSA Resources page on this site.

Other Student Employment: Management Interns, ASU staff, etc.

Students can search for staff positions here by clicking on the link for 'Staff opportunities for Non-ASU job seekers'. Positions that are ideal for graduate students are listed under the “Staff Jobs” search and are usually titled “Management Intern.” Benefits and reduced instate tuition are usually available for students employed at least 20 hours per week (.5 FTE).

Tips: 

• • Change the filter to full-time or part-time, but leave the "job family" at the default setting. Staff who work at least 20 hrs/week are eligible for the same benefits as full-time staff, including the tuition reduction program (read the details carefully). 

  • Click on the job link in each posting to read about the specific job duties and qualifications.  Applications close at 3pm on the day  listed as the close date. 

CGF Emergency Fund

The College of Global Futures has established the emergency fund for degree-seeking students in the college who need financial assistance (up to $500) in order to stay on track towards degree completion.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. More information is available on the CGF website. 

CGF Final Mile Fund 

The fund assists students with financial need in meeting costs associated with course completion and career development, including, but not limited to: upgrades to education-related technologies; transportation fees; expenses to promote and maintain physical and mental health and wellbeing; dress clothes for interviews; and conference and networking fees. Award amounts vary up to $200. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. More information is available on the CGF website.

Graduate College Fellowships

There is no application for this fellowship. Graduate College Fellowships provide up to $5,000 in need-based awards to aid in recruitment, retention, and professional development of ASU graduate students. Students must have a FAFSA on file and meet other requirements listed on the award page.

Applications are submitted by the SOS student support team on behalf of our students. We select nominees based on financial need (as determined by FAFSA) and academic excellence. Students will be notified by the Graduate College if they are selected for this award.

Childcare Subsidies

ASU's Family Resources oversees three Child Care Financial Assistance Programs. Generally speaking, the Sun Devil Subsidy can be used for any child aged 0 – 12 years and at any child care provider. Funds are a lump sum, ranging from $500 - $1,000 per semester. The CCAMPIS Child Care Subsidy is only available at the two child care centers listed. This subsidy pays significantly more, as high as 95 percent of actual costs. The Higher Education Child Care Project (HECCP) is a pilot program. Subsidy amount are dependent on approved child care costs. Please check here for more information and how to apply.

Graduate College Travel Award 

This award provides up to $300 from the Graduate College to cover conference, workshop, or training registration.  More info here.

Walton Global Sustainability Studies Scholarships 

This $500-1,000 scholarship is available to students participating in ASU Study Abroad programs run by the School of Sustainability.  Click here for more information.

Rob Melnick Sustainability Scholarship 

This $1,000 scholarship is to be used to support participation in a specific experience focused on global sustainability. Click here for more information.

SOS Culminating Experience Grants

These awards support graduate students with costs associated with carrying out culminating experiences. Students may receive no more than 2 grants each year. Applications must be received at least 6 weeks prior to travel and expenditures, and funds will be granted for as long during each semester as the budget allows. MSUS students may receive up to $750 total, MA and MS students up to $1,000 total, and PhD students up to $2,000 total during their time in the program. Click here for more information.

SOS General Application for Project Grants

SOS Project Grant awards ($100-4,000) are intended to be used to help fund expenses associated with a capstone-type or culminating experience-type project. These opportunities are funded by both businesses and individuals with an interest in the environmental, social and economic well-being of our future.  Applications are due February 15.

GPSA Research Grants 

• JumpStart Research Grant 

• Graduate Research Support Program

• Publication Grant Program 

ASU Open Access Publication Fund

The Office of the University Provost and ASU Knowledge Enterprise have made funds available to help defray the costs associated with open access publishing. Awards are available to ASU affiliates at all career stages, including undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The maximum award amount is $1,500. Apply here. 

Graduate College Completion Fellowships

The Completion Fellowship is a merit-based award of approximately $12,500/each semester (plus benefits) to support exceptional graduate students in their last semester or year of a program.  Winners of this award may not hold TA, RA, or GSA positions during their fellowship. Students must be nominated by their academic unit.

For more information, visit the Grad College's Completion Fellowship page or contact your Graduate Coordinator. 

SOS Completion Grant 

The PhD Completion Grant is available to support students who have completed their coursework and are preparing to defend their dissertation.  Students requesting a completion grant should be in their final semester in the program. Awardees may not hold TA, RA, or GSA positions during their award period. Click here to apply.