Graduate departmental funding (RA / TA / fellowships)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Doctoral students typically receive research/teaching appointments or fellowships covering full tuition and health insurance plus a salary or stipend.
University of Texas at Austin
Cash scholarship; award amount is not published on the current official page. Cash awards are applied to outstanding UT debts first; any excess is direct-deposited. 14% tax withholding may apply unless an exception/treaty applies.
Partial scholarship
Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at UT Austin during the award semester; good academic standing. Current official page lists the International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) as a cash scholarship. It is not an incoming-student scholarship.
1 Nov 2026 · 17 days left
Current application windows: Spring/Summer 2027: 1 Oct–1 Nov 2026; Fall 2027/2027-28: 1 Feb–1 Mar 2027 (subject to change).
How to apply: Separate application
Essays this award asks for:
Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Doctoral students typically receive research/teaching appointments or fellowships covering full tuition and health insurance plus a salary or stipend.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Families earning under $200,000/yr (typical assets) attend tuition-free. Students still expected to contribute from summer savings and term-time work.
Stanford University
Up to 3 years: fellowship covering tuition and associated fees; stipend for living/academic expenses; annual economy travel stipend; one-time relocation stipend. Stipends are taxable (taxes not reimbursed).
Stanford University
Need-based scholarship (initially from The Stanford Fund; 1,600+ named scholarships reallocated later). Commitment to meeting need extends across all four years.