Fellowships & Scholarships

The department nominates promising students for University-wide fellowship competition provided by the Graduate School. Underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged students are eligible to be nominated for special fellowships. Stipends and conditions vary for different forms of support. Students who wish to be considered for fellowships and departmental financial assistance must submit all application materials to the program and the Graduate School by December 1st. Prospective students are encouraged to apply to the One Stop and to external agencies for financial aid. The departmental application materials are for both admission and departmental financial support.

Fellowships & Awards

New students beginning their graduate programs during fall semester (December 1st deadline) are automatically considered for fellowships which require nomination from the department. These fellowships include Graduate School fellowships and departmental awards which are based on scholastic achievement.

• Prospective & incoming students

• Current students

CEHD Fellowships & Scholarships

CEHD offers college-specific fellowships and scholarships to both incoming and current graduate students. For College scholarships and awards, please visit https://www.cehd.umn.edu/graduate/scholarships/.

Financial Aid

All institutional financial aid packages are handled through the campus financial aid office. Types of assistance include Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, PLUS Loans, SELF Loans, and University loans. Also, work study money and limited scholarship money may be awarded based on need. If you are interested in any of the above, it is recommended that you contact the One Stop Student Services immediately. For links to financial aid, scholarships and employment at the University of Minnesota and in the College of Education and Human Development, go to Tuition, Aid and Funding.