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Grant and Fellowship Databases
An expansive webpage targeted at all UC Berkeley graduate students that includes information about FAFSA, student loans and other federal aid, work-study, graduate student academic appointments, and more. This should be your first stop in exploring options for funding your degree.
This page is a more specific resources found on the Graduate Division financial aid homepage that offers information about specific fellowships and other aid programs through UC Berkeley, as well as extramural fellowships. Important information about application materials and deadlines can be found on this page, as well. NOTE: You may not qualify for some of these fellowships as master's students. Be sure to check eligibility requirements before applying.
A compilation of external fellowship databases that provide funding support for graduate students from many different backgrounds with many different qualifications. These databases are very large, and they are an invaluable resource in your search for external funding. If you find the search overwhelming, the Graduate Division can help in directing you toward potential funding opportunities - just reach out!
Search for awards from among 625 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral awards. Free-to-search for applicants to any graduate program, to graduate students working on a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, and to postdoc scholars.
An external guide to financial aid that compiles a massive number of funding-related resources specifically targeted at students of color. On this site you will find information about scholarships, career planning, and more.
A curated list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship. The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-state tuition eligibility). Only opportunities with due dates within the next 180 days are shown in the list.
The MSSE program is a collaboration program housed by the College of Chemistry and the College of Engineering. While you are not EECS students, some of these resources compiled by the EECS program (in the College of Engineering) may be useful and relevant to you in your search for funding. Please note that some resources on this page are reserved for EECS students only, so be sure to check eligibility requirements before applying.
Academic Student Employment
Academic Student Employment (ASE) positions such as Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) and Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) are some of the most common ways of funding your graduate degree at UC Berkeley. That said, there are several limiting factors for eligibility that are likely to affect MSSE students:
Most of the GSI/GSR positions take place in person on UC Berkeley's campus. You'd need to check the individual listing to determine modality.
PhD students are often prioritized in the GSI appointment process.
That said, these positions may still be of interest to some MSSE students. More information can be found at the following webpages.
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