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Scholarships

Institutional scholarships .

Teachers College offers a variety of scholarship awards to Master’s and Doctoral students, recognizing the broad range of talents our students represent. With TC aid, we aim to support your learning and success at the College. However, funding is competitive and limited and not all students will receive awards.

To qualify for Teachers College scholarships, you will need to opt-in for financial aid consideration when you complete your Teachers College Application for Admission. To maximize your eligibility, you are encouraged to submit your admission application by the priority deadline . Go to the How to Apply for Institutional Aid page to learn more.

Funding for Doctoral Students

All newly admitted Doctoral students are automatically considered for the Doctoral Fellows program, TC’s signature scholarship program for Doctoral students. Each year, a subset of new Doctoral students are selected from our applicant pool by our faculty for a limited set of Doctoral Fellow appointments. The Doctoral Fellows program provides a partial or full tuition scholarship and an apprenticeship allowance of $30,000 per year for up to three or four years of study. Apprenticeship training in the form of research, teaching, or other experience is required of most Doctoral Fellows. Faculty make selections upon admission to academic programs and students will be notified if they have been selected by the Office of Financial Aid. Only students who have been appointed as Doctoral Fellows are notified.

Doctoral students are also eligible for a variety of other scholarships, assistantships, endowed and special funds as well as grant programs, which may be awarded to new or continuing students and vary in amount and renewability. Most other awards are granted directly by our academic programs to students. Please explore further institutional aid opportunities utilizing the menu to the right.

Funding for Master's Degree Students

All newly admitted Master’s students are automatically considered for TC’s Master’s student scholarship programs. Scholarships for Master’s students are granted for one or two years, and are applied directly to the cost of tuition. The Founders’ and Teachers’ Future Awards, described below, are administered through the Office of Financial Aid, and granted soon after students are admitted to their respective program. Students may also be selected for a variety of other scholarships, assistantships, endowed and special funds, which may be awarded to new or continuing students and vary in amount and renewability. Most other awards are granted directly by our academic programs to students. Other institutional aid opportunities can be explored using the menu to the right.

You will be considered for the Founders' Award as a way to help support your first year of graduate study.

You may qualify for a Teachers' Future Award Scholarship to help cover the tuition costs for up to two years of graduate school at Teachers College. 

Please review the  Scholarship Terms and Conditions for scholarships offered at Teachers College.

Teachers College and Columbia University Staff

If you are a part-time or full-time employee at Teachers College or a Columbia University affiliate, then you may be eligible for tuition exemption benefits . These benefits may affect your eligibility for institutional scholarships. You may review the details in the terms and conditions of your scholarship, which is part of your financial aid award notification.

Graduate Student Handbook (Coming Soon: New Graduate Student Handbook)

Phd program overview.

The PhD program prepares students for research careers in probability and statistics in academia and industry. Students admitted to the PhD program earn the MA and MPhil along the way. The first year of the program is spent on foundational courses in theoretical statistics, applied statistics, and probability. In the following years, students take advanced topics courses. Research toward the dissertation typically begins in the second year. Students also have opportunities to take part in a wide variety of projects involving applied probability or applications of statistics.

Students are expected to register continuously until they distribute and successfully defend their dissertation. Our core required and elective curricula in Statistics, Probability, and Machine Learning aim to provide our doctoral students with advanced learning that is both broad and focused. We expect our students to make Satisfactory Academic Progress in their advanced learning and research training by meeting the following program milestones through courseworks, independent research, and dissertation research:

By the end of year 1: passing the qualifying exams;

By the end of year 2: fulfilling all course requirements for the MA degree and finding a dissertation advisor;

By the end of year 3: passing the oral exam (dissertation prospectus) and fulfilling all requirements for the MPhil degree

By the end of year 5: distributing and defending the dissertation.

We believe in the Professional Development value of active participation in intellectual exchange and pedagogical practices for future statistical faculty and researchers. Students are required to serve as teaching assistants and present research during their training. In addition, each student is expected to attend seminars regularly and participate in Statistical Practicum activities before graduation.

We provide in the following sections a comprehensive collection of the PhD program requirements and milestones. Also included are policies that outline how these requirements will be enforced with ample flexibility. Questions on these requirements should be directed to ADAA Cindy Meekins at [email protected] and the DGS, Professor John Cunningham at [email protected] .

Applications for Admission

• Our students receive very solid training in all aspects of modern statistics. See Graduate Student Handbook for more information.
• Our students receive Fellowship and full financial support for the entire duration of their PhD. See more details here .
• Our students receive job offers from top academic and non-academic institutions .
• Our students can work with world-class faculty members from Statistics Department or the Data Science Institute .
• Our students have access to high-speed computer clusters for their ambitious, computationally demanding research.
• Our students benefit from a wide range of seminars, workshops, and Boot Camps organized by our department and the data science institute .
• Suggested Prerequisites: A student admitted to the PhD program normally has a background in linear algebra and real analysis, and has taken a few courses in statistics, probability, and programming. Students who are quantitatively trained or have substantial background/experience in other scientific disciplines are also encouraged to apply for admission.
• GRE requirement: Waived for Fall 2024.
• Language requirement: The English Proficiency Test requirement (TOEFL) is a Provost's requirement that cannot be waived.
• The Columbia GSAS minimum requirements for TOEFL and IELTS are: 100 (IBT), 600 (PBT) TOEFL, or 7.5 IELTS. To see if this requirement can be waived for you, please check the frequently asked questions below.
• Deadline: Jan 8, 2024 .
• Application process: Please apply by completing the Application for Admission to the Columbia University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences .
• Timeline: P.hD students begin the program in September only.  Admissions decisions are made in mid-March of each year for the Fall semester.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the application deadline? What is the deadline for financial aid? Our application deadline is January 5, 2024 .
• Can I meet with you in person or talk to you on the phone? Unfortunately given the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to meet or speak with our applicants.
• What are the required application materials? Specific admission requirements for our programs can be found here .
• Due to financial hardship, I cannot pay the application fee, can I still apply to your program? Yes. Many of our prospective students are eligible for fee waivers. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of application fee waivers . If you have further questions regarding the waiver please contact  gsas-admissions@ columbia.edu .
• How many students do you admit each year? It varies year to year. We finalize our numbers between December - early February.
• What is the distribution of students currently enrolled in your program? (their background, GPA, standard tests, etc)? Unfortunately, we are unable to share this information.
• How many accepted students receive financial aid? All students in the PhD program receive, for up to five years, a funding package consisting of tuition, fees, and a stipend. These fellowships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement and in expectation of scholarly success; they are contingent upon the student remaining in good academic standing. Summer support, while not guaranteed, is generally provided. Teaching and research experience are considered important aspects of the training of graduate students. Thus, graduate fellowships include some teaching and research apprenticeship. PhD students are given funds to purchase a laptop PC, and additional computing resources are supplied for research projects as necessary. The Department also subsidizes travel expenses for up to two scientific meetings and/or conferences per year for those students selected to present. Additional matching funds from the Graduate School Arts and Sciences are available to students who have passed the oral qualifying exam.
• Can I contact the department with specific scores and get feedback on my competitiveness for the program? We receive more than 450 applications a year and there are many students in our applicant pool who are qualified for our program. However, we can only admit a few top students. Before seeing the entire applicant pool, we cannot comment on admission probabilities.
• What is the minimum GPA for admissions? While we don’t have a GPA threshold, we will carefully review applicants’ transcripts and grades obtained in individual courses.
• Is there a minimum GRE requirement? No. The general GRE exam is waived for the Fall 2024 admissions cycle. 
• Can I upload a copy of my GRE score to the application? Yes, but make sure you arrange for ETS to send the official score to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
• Is the GRE math subject exam required? No, we do not require the GRE math subject exam.
• What is the minimum TOEFL or IELTS  requirement? The Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences minimum requirements for TOEFL and IELTS are: 100 (IBT), 600 (PBT) TOEFL, or 7.5 IELTS
•  I took the TOEFL and IELTS more than two years ago; is my score valid? Scores more than two years old are not accepted. Applicants are strongly urged to make arrangements to take these examinations early in the fall and before completing their application.
• I am an international student and earned a master’s degree from a US university. Can I obtain a TOEFL or IELTS waiver? You may only request a waiver of the English proficiency requirement from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences by submitting the English Proficiency Waiver Request form and if you meet any of the criteria described here . If you have further questions regarding the waiver please contact  gsas-admissions@ columbia.edu .
• My transcript is not in English. What should I do? You have to submit a notarized translated copy along with the original transcript.

Can I apply to more than one PhD program? You may not submit more than one PhD application to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. However, you may elect to have your application reviewed by a second program or department within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences if you are not offered admission by your first-choice program. Please see the application instructions for a more detailed explanation of this policy and the various restrictions that apply to a second choice. You may apply concurrently to a program housed at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and to programs housed at other divisions of the University. However, since the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences does not share application materials with other divisions, you must complete the application requirements for each school.

How do I apply to a dual- or joint-degree program? The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences refers to these programs as dual-degree programs. Applicants must complete the application requirements for both schools. Application materials are not shared between schools. Students can only apply to an established dual-degree program and may not create their own.

With the sole exception of approved dual-degree programs , students may not pursue a degree in more than one Columbia program concurrently, and may not be registered in more than one degree program at any institution in the same semester. Enrollment in another degree program at Columbia or elsewhere while enrolled in a Graduate School of Arts and Sciences master's or doctoral program is strictly prohibited by the Graduate School. Violation of this policy will lead to the rescission of an offer of admission, or termination for a current student.

When will I receive a decision on my application? Notification of decisions for all PhD applicants generally takes place by the end of March.

Notification of MA decisions varies by department and application deadlines. Some MA decisions are sent out in early spring; others may be released as late as mid-August.

Can I apply to both MA Statistics and PhD statistics simultaneously?  For any given entry term, applicants may elect to apply to up to two programs—either one PhD program and one MA program, or two MA programs—by submitting a single (combined) application to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.  Applicants who attempt to submit more than one Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application for the same entry term will be required to withdraw one of the applications.

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences permits applicants to be reviewed by a second program if they do not receive an offer of admission from their first-choice program, with the following restrictions:

• This option is only available for fall-term applicants.
• Applicants will be able to view and opt for a second choice (if applicable) after selecting their first choice. Applicants should not submit a second application. (Note: Selecting a second choice will not affect the consideration of your application by your first choice.)
• Applicants must upload a separate Statement of Purpose and submit any additional supporting materials required by the second program. Transcripts, letters, and test scores should only be submitted once.
• An application will be forwarded to the second-choice program only after the first-choice program has completed its review and rendered its decision. An application file will not be reviewed concurrently by both programs.
• Programs may stop considering second-choice applications at any time during the season; Graduate School of Arts and Sciences cannot guarantee that your application will receive a second review.
• What is the mailing address for your PhD admission office? Students are encouraged to apply online . Please note: Materials should not be mailed to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences unless specifically requested by the Office of Admissions. Unofficial transcripts and other supplemental application materials should be uploaded through the online application system. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Office of Admissions Columbia University  107 Low Library, MC 4303 535 West 116th Street  New York, NY 10027
• How many years does it take to pursue a PhD degree in your program? Our students usually graduate in 4‐6 years.
• Can the PhD be pursued part-time? No, all of our students are full-time students. We do not offer a part-time option.
• One of the requirements is to have knowledge of linear algebra (through the level of MATH V2020 at Columbia) and advanced calculus (through the level of MATH V1201). I studied these topics; how do I know if I meet the knowledge content requirement? We interview our top candidates and based on the information on your transcripts and your grades, if we are not sure about what you covered in your courses we will ask you during the interview.
• Can I contact faculty members to learn more about their research and hopefully gain their support? Yes, you are more than welcome to contact faculty members and discuss your research interests with them. However, please note that all the applications are processed by a central admission committee, and individual faculty members cannot and will not guarantee admission to our program.
• How do I find out which professors are taking on new students to mentor this year?  Applications are evaluated through a central admissions committee. Openings in individual faculty groups are not considered during the admissions process. Therefore, we suggest contacting the faculty members you would like to work with and asking if they are planning to take on new students.

For more information please contact us at [email protected] .

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Columbia University School of Nursing is proud to offer approximately $12 million annually in fellowships and scholarships to our nursing students who demonstrate excellent academic achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise for leadership in nursing.

Scholarships, grants, and loans, are available to students to help finance their education at Columbia Nursing. Many students also receive tuition reimbursement from their employers while in school, and doctoral students can apply for teaching assistantships to supplement their educational costs. PhD students are fully funded for the first three years of their program.

All of our instituational aid is awarded during the Fall and Spring terms, and not during the Summer term.

Need-Based Aid

Need-based aid (scholarships or grants) are awarded to students with demonstrated financial need. The following are need based-scholarships currently available to students:

MDE Need Based Scholarship

Students must completete the FAFSA  along with the institutional aid application to be considered for this scholarship.

During the 2024-2025 academic year, 80% of students received up to $40,000. Aid received may change at any point during the academic year if a student no longer has financial need. 

Significant changes are required to be reported immediately to the Office of Financial Aid. The need based application will become available during the Admissions application cycle.

MDE Pathways to Leadership & Advancement in Nursing Scholarship

The PLAN (Pathways to Leadership & Advancement in Nursing) Program. PLAN exists to support and graduate students from economically and evironmentally disadvantage backgrounds into the accelerated graduate Masters Direct Entry Program. PLAN offers financial, academic, emotional, and professional support to students enrolling in the accelerated Masters Direct Entry Program (MDE). Students   received $25,000 and apply for this scholarship during the Admissions application cycle.

Mary Bleecker Simmons Scholarship

Mary Bleecker Simmons (Class of 1960) and her husband Dick Simmons created Nursing’s first full tuition clinical scholarship. This generous gift from the Simmons family will allow the school to support scholars through the Masters Direct Entry program and the completion of their Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Nurses with this advanced training will have the skills they need to lead and succeed in our rapidly changing world. 

The Simmons Scholarship will cover full tuition and fees for both your Master’s and Doctoral programs. Students are selected for a scholarship during the admissions application cycle.

LCU Housing Stipend

The Ladies Christian Union Housing Stipend is a grant awarded to students in the MDE and DNP programs. The application will be made available to enrolled students during the Fall term.

Merit-Based Aid​

Merit-based aid (scholarships or grants) are awarded to students independently of their financial need. The following are merit-scholarships currently available to students:

MDE/DNP Seamless Scholarship

Students who apply to the MDE/DNP combined program and who continue seamlessly from the MDE to the DNP will be awarded a $40,000 scholarship ($20,000/year during the 1st two years of the DNP program).

Post-BS Scholarship

Students who apply to the Post-BS DNP program will be awarded a $40,000 scholarship ($20,000/year for 1 st two years of the program).

Teich Foundation Scholarship

The Sidney and Loretta Teich Foundation Scholarship is a form of institutional aid awarded to students in the MDE and DNP programs.  The application will be made available to enrolled students during the Fall term.

Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET)

Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) grant is awarded by Columbia University School of Nursing. The purpose of the BHWET Program for Professionals is to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals while also improving distribution of a quality behavioral health workforce and thereby increasing access to behavioral health services. The award is provided to students in the DNP program.

Columbia Alumni Association (CAA)

Columbia Alumni Association (CAA). The CAA Scholarship is given to enrolled students who demonstrate academic engagement and leadership within their school and across the University .  A student is selected by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations each academic year. Students must be a previous Columbia degree holder. 

HRSA-NAT Traineeship

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA - Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship) is awarded by Columbia University School of Nursing. The purpose of the Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program is to increase the number of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) providing care, especially to rural and underserved populations.The award will be made available to enrolled students in their final semester.

Interschool Fellowships

Interschool Fellowships are a form of institutional aid awarded by Columbia University. For more information, visit the Student Financial Services website.

Aid for Veteran and Service Members

Yellow ribbon program.

The Yellow Ribbon Program is an initiative authorized by the Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (the Post-9/11 GI Bill ®) in which educational institutions provide eligible student veterans with a tuition waiver or grant matched by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. This program supplements the base educational benefits provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill ®. Participation in this supplementary program is determined by Columbia's participating schools on a first-come, first-serve basis for up to $6,000, and is available only to enrolled students who meet the 100 percent entitlement according to their VA-issued Certificate of Eligibility. 

External Scholarships

iGrad is an award-winning financial literacy app, available to all students for life. For more information on scholarship opportunities, and educational resources, visit the Columbiaigrad  website.

School-Based Loans

Hrsa nurse faculty loan program.

The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) was created with the purpose to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty by providing loans to part-time and full-time students. Currently enrolled students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD programs who desire a concentration in the academic educator field are eligible to apply. After graduation, 85% of the total NFLP loan is forgiven over a consecutive four-year period while loan recipients serve as full-time nurse faculty at a nursing school.

Enrolled students are notified by the Office of Financial Aid every fall once the application is available (and upon funding availability).

Eligibility

Priority will be given to students from underrepresented groups or disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to assuming a full-time faculty role or joint-appointed faculty, serving as a preceptor in an underserved area and/or with underserved populations.

• U.S. citizen or national of the U.S, or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or its territories.
• Enrolled full-time or part-time in an eligible program at the time the NFLP loan is established and must complete the education component(s) to prepare qualified nurse faculty.
• Be in good academic standing in an advanced nurse education program at Columbia Nursing.
• Have no judgment liens entered against him/her based on the default on a federal debt, 28 U.S.C. 3201(e) .
• The borrower must maintain full-time or part-time enrollment status for a minimum of two terms/semesters during an academic year while receiving the NFLP loan.
• The NFLP graduate who intends to take advantage of this opportunity precept will serve as a full-time preceptor for students in the DNP program, mentoring and advising students each semester.

Interest Rate

• Interest on your Nurse Faculty Loan will accrue at the rate of 3% per annum beginning three months after you cease to be a full-time student in the nurse education program at Columbia Nursing. 
• Interest will be payable at the end of your nine month grace period. This 3% interest rate is contingent upon your completion of the advanced nurse education program and verification of your employment as a nurse faculty member once you graduate. 
• You must submit a properly completed form certifying your employment to the school that granted your loan. If you fail to complete the advanced nurse education program or fail to serve as a full-time nurse faculty member upon graduation, interest on this loan will accrue on the outstanding balance at the prevailing market rate. The prevailing market rate is determined by the Treasury Department and is published quarterly. 
• Repayment of your Nurse Faculty loan is repayable in equal quarterly or monthly installments over a ten-year repayment period that begins nine months after you cease full-time enrollment at Columbia Nursing in the advanced nurse education program. 
• You have the right to pay more than the amount that is due on your loan. This process will shorten the time that your loan is in repayment and reduce the overall interest that you will pay over the life of the loan. 
• You may also prepay any amounts without any penalty all or any part of the principal and accrued interest on the loan at any time. 
• If you fail to make an installment payment when due or fail to comply with any other term of your promissory note, your loan will be considered in default. Columbia Nursing has the right to report any delinquency or default to credit bureaus. 
• Columbia Nursing may also accelerate the loan, which means the entire loan balance will be due and payable immediately and legal action could be taken against you. If you have difficulty making your loan payments, contact Columbia Nursing's billing service immediately at 212-342-4790 or [email protected] .
• Deferment benefits are available to borrowers for up to three years if you are ordered to active duty as a member of the uniformed service of the U.S. (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Oceanic, and Atmospheric Administration Corps (NOAA), or Public Health Service). Volunteer service is not eligible for this type of deferment. 

Forbearance

• Forbearance is an alternative option if you do not qualify for deferment and you are having difficulty making your loan payment. Columbia Nursing may grant forbearance for a limited and specified period or an extension of the time to repay your loans. You may qualify if you request it and provide documentation to support the request. During periods of forbearance, interest continues to accrue. However, the interest is not payable until the forbearance ends. Forbearance periods may cover up to six months at a time. 
• Remember to make your student loan payments until you hear that your request has been granted. If you do not make payments while your request is being processed, your loan may become delinquent and late fees may possibly be assessed. 
• The purpose of the NFLP is to increase the number of doctorally-prepared advanced practice nurse (APN) faculty and preceptors. The NFLP mitigates financial barriers and provide financial support for students enrolled in the Columbia Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree programs through the NFLP loan cancellation program. Priority will be given to students from underrepresented groups or disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to assuming a full-time faculty role or joint-appointed faculty, serving as a preceptor in an underserved area and/or with underserved populations.
• Graduates are eligible to fulfill their service obligation through the Expanded Employment opportunity by serving as a full-time preceptor for DNP APN students in their employment setting. The NFLP graduate who intends to take advantage of this opportunity will serve as a full time preceptor for students in the DNP program, mentoring and advising students each semester. The NFLP graduate will be appointed as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing on an annual basis.
• The appointment will be contingent upon a fully executed Clinical Practice Agreement (CPA) between Columbia Nursing and the employing agency and establishes a mutually agreed upon relationship between the entities to develop, establish, and maintain clinical education for Columbia Nursing NP students. This closes the loop between Columbia Nursing, the faculty preceptor and the agency and assures a shared vision of quality NP clinical education.

Cancellation

• You are eligible to have up to 85% of your loan cancelled (forgiven) for employment as a full-time faculty member in a school of nursing. To receive this loan cancellation, you must be employed full time as nurse faculty at a school of nursing for a complete year, as defined by the employing school of nursing for 12 consecutive months. 
• 20% for the first, second, and third year of employment 25% for the fourth year of employment.
• These percentages are calculated on the amount of the unpaid balance on the first day of employment. To receive these cancellation benefits, your employment must also be consecutive. 
• A postponement request should be submitted 30 days before your original nine month grace period expires and annually thereafter. 
• You must also complete and submit a request for cancellation for that same years’ service upon completion of each year of employment as faculty at a school of nursing.   
• If your employment is not consecutive, you are ineligible for further cancellation benefits. Repayment of your loan will begin and interest will accrue at the prevailing market rate. 
• If you discontinue employment, you are ineligible for further cancellation. Repayment of your loan will begin and interest will accrue at the prevailing market rate. 
• Paid leave such as vacation or sick leave is not considered a break in service. Once you receive the maximum portion (up to 85%) of the principal amount of the loan and interest, the remaining amount (15% or more depending upon years of employment) of the unpaid balance is repayable at a 3% interest rate over the remainder of your repayment period. The maximum repayment period is ten years. 
• In the event of your permanent total disability or death, your loan obligation will be discharged. In both cases, documentation must be sent to the institution that granted your loan. Loan discharge due to disability requires certification from a physician and is subject to approval by your lending institution. The Department of Health and Human Services will make the final determination of a disability discharge. 

Nurse Faculty Loan Program FAQs

What does the nurse faculty loan program provide.

Students may borrow a maximum of $35,500 per year for no more than five years of support. NFLP loans may be used to cover full/partial tuition and the costs of fees, books and other reasonable education expenses (personal living expenses/stipends are not supported).

What are the awardees’ responsibilities?

If you are granted a Nursing Faculty Loan you must:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Maintain at least part-time student status
• Commit to assuming a full-time faculty position or to serve as a full-time preceptor for DNP students
• Sign a promissory note, Truth in Lending Act (TILAs), with the Office of Student Financial Services

What is the application process?

Complete an online application (provided each fall semester by the financial aid office) and submit by the deadline.

Are unpaid maternity/family leave considered a break in service?

Paid or unpaid leave needs to be consistent with the institution's policy and is subject to supervisory approval. This is not considered a break in service. Only termination of full-time employment is considered a break in service.

Is the loan applicable for the fiscal year, academic year, or calendar year?

The semesters we are awarding are the fall and spring semesters for the academic year (for first-time borrowers). We can award for summer if a student is continuing/based on availability of funding. A continuing NFLP borrower is prioritized versus a new NFLP borrower.

Do students need to reapply for the NFLP each year?

Yes, students will need to reapply each academic year through the financial aid office. Updated documentation (entrance, Master Promissory Note (MPN), Truth in Lending Act (TILA) will be collected for each academic year students participate in the program. Students need not accept the maximum $35,500 each year.

Who is responsible for assigning students to preceptors and scheduling?

Student placements are coordinated by the academic affairs office, the program directors and vice dean, and the dean of students. Student scheduling is determined by the preceptor/site in conjunction with NP students. We are flexible in how scheduling gets implemented.

Where can I find coronavirus guidance for school loan-based programs?

For more information, visit the HRSA website .

HRSA Nurse Student Loan

To increase the diversity of the health professions workforce and the number of providers working in underserved communities, HRSA makes grant funding to schools, which in turn provide scholarships and low-interest loans to disadvantaged students with financial need.

The Nursing Student Loan program is one of these funding sources. It provides long-term, low-interest rate loans to full-time and half-time financially needy students pursuing a course of study leading to a diploma, associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing

Eligible enrolled students are notified by Financial Aid Office every fall once the application is available. Funding is limited and not guaranteed.

Meet the Scholars: PhD Students with Prestigious Fellowships

Several graduate students have been awarded prestigious scholarships in recognition of their academic excellence and research contributions. These highly competitive scholarships acknowledge the recipients’ dedication to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.

Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD Fellowship

The apple scholars in aiml phd fellowship recognizes the contributions of researchers in computer science and engineering at the graduate and postgraduate levels..

Tendulkar earned a MS in Computer Science from Georgia Tech in 2020 and a BS in Computer Science from the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP) in India. She has interned at the University of Tübingen (2024), Meta Reality Labs (2023), UC San Diego (2020), and AiBee (2019).

At Columbia, she co-organizes the Vision, Interaction, Graphics & Robotics (VIGR) seminar. In her free time, she enjoys listening to and practicing Indian classical music, hiking, and playing board games.

NSF CISE Graduate Fellowship (CSGrad4US)

The csgrad4us program aims to increase the number and diversity of domestic graduate students pursuing research and innovation careers in computer and information science and engineering fields. the program helps bachelor’s degree holders return to academia and pursue their research interests, enabling them to engage in innovative and high-impact projects without the burden of financial constraints..

Robin Linzmayer Robin Linzmayer is a first-year PhD student interested in machine learning applications in medicine with the goal of improving patient outcomes. They will be working with Noemie Elhadad in the Department of Biomedical Informatics.

Linzmayer graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2019 with a BS in Computer Science and a BA in Biology. Afterward, they spent four years building models to extract structured data from unstructured clinical text sources while working as a data scientist at Flatiron Health. In the Spring of 2024, Linzmayer completed a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

After receiving a BS in Statistics and Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon in 2021, Filipp worked as a Research Scientist at Upstart for three years. Filipp enjoys writing, performing improv comedy, playing pool, and reading almost anything.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program

The grfp is a three-year fellowship that recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in nsf-supported stem disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees..

Nguyen received his first bachelor’s degree from UC Los Angeles with a design-your-own-major in “Social Science Research Methodology” and his second bachelor’s degree from UC Irvine in software engineering.

His hobbies include video games, comic books, and trying out new vegan recipes.

Orshansky graduated in 2024 from the University of Texas at Austin with B.S. degrees in Computer Science (Honors) and Mathematics, as well as a minor in Chinese Language. He was named a 2024 Dean’s Honored Graduate from the College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, with a distinction in research.

Outside of the academic realm, Orshansky is passionate about learning languages, speed-solving the New York Times crossword, playing board games, and running.

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Outside of research, Zechao is passionate about music, particularly electronica and classical. He enjoys vinyl digging, DJing, and playing table tennis and video games in his free time.

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Rong obtained a B.Eng. in Software Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2024. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and trying out new restaurants.

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Mitchell graduated from Dickinson College in 2024 with a BS in Computer Science, and in her free time enjoys going to concerts, reading, and hiking.

He loves exploring new places, new activities, and learning random facts. He scrolls Wikipedia pages for fun, visits museums whenever he can, and travels as much as possible. Fun fact: he’s visited 12 countries in the last nine months.

Nikos received his MEng and BSc degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens in 2024. Before joining Columbia, he was a research intern at Brown University, where he worked on the design and development of a serverless shell.

In his free time, he loves singing, playing guitar and piano, as well as fervently crossing off concerts from his ever-increasing bucket list.

In his leisure time, he enjoys painting, playing the piano, and tennis. He received an MS degree from Dartmouth College in 2024 and a BS degree from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 2022.

Zharkov graduated from Stanford University with a BS in math and an MS in computer science. Outside of research, they make clothes, dance tango, roller skate, and go backpacking.

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President Bollinger announced that Columbia University along with many other academic institutions (sixteen, including all Ivy League universities) filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York challenging the Executive Order regarding immigrants from seven designated countries and refugees. Among other things, the brief asserts that “safety and security concerns can be addressed in a manner that is consistent with the values America has always stood for, including the free flow of ideas and people across borders and the welcoming of immigrants to our universities.”

This recent action provides a moment for us to collectively reflect on our community within Columbia Engineering and the importance of our commitment to maintaining an open and welcoming community for all students, faculty, researchers and administrative staff. As a School of Engineering and Applied Science, we are fortunate to attract students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, from across the country, and from around the world. It is a great benefit to be able to gather engineers and scientists of so many different perspectives and talents – all with a commitment to learning, a focus on pushing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery, and with a passion for translating our work to impact humanity.

I am proud of our community, and wish to take this opportunity to reinforce our collective commitment to maintaining an open and collegial environment. We are fortunate to have the privilege to learn from one another, and to study, work, and live together in such a dynamic and vibrant place as Columbia.

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CPE grant opportunity

The  Columbia Center for Political Economy  is seeking applications for grant funding from Columbia University doctoral candidates to conduct research within the field of political economy, understood broadly.

Center Graduate Student Grants are for one year and are intended to support research and the generation of new knowledge and new networks. We are open to research that uses qualitative and/or quantitative approaches, including those that incorporate historical, ethnographic, interview-based, or policy or legal analysis.

Grant funds, for example, may be utilized to:

• Purchase data or computing resources;
• Hire research assistants;
• Conduct new research;
• Travel to archives and/or external academic convenings; and
• Organize workshops and conferences.

Awards are anticipated to range from $5,000 to $15,000. In extraordinary circumstances with departmental approval, grants may be provided to fund a semester-long buyout of teaching responsibilities. Additionally, to encourage collaboration and cross-disciplinary work, grants over $15,000 may be awarded to collaborative research projects.

In evaluating proposals, Center faculty reviewers will prioritize collaborative and multidisciplinary projects, those with the potential to break new ground in understanding the intersections of economics and political and social processes in the US, and those advancing theoretical, conceptual, and methodological innovation. Learn more about past Graduate Student Grantees and their research topics  here .

Who Can Apply?

Columbia University PhD and JSD candidates from all disciplines are encouraged to propose projects.

Proposals submitted by applicants from more than one department and/or school are encouraged.

Key Deadlines

The deadline for proposal submissions is  Monday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. EST . Awards will be made in December 2024, and the award period will run from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025.

The Center invites applications from eligible Columbia graduate students on topics of relevance to the Center’s broad priorities. This includes the foci of the Center’s four Idea Labs – Firms and Industrial Policy, Work and Labor, Money and Finance, and Climate – as well as the cross-cutting themes of International Political Economy, and the relationship between Political Economy and Democracy.

• Firms and Industrial Policy  seeks to strengthen the knowledge base for smart industrial policy through explorations of firm behavior, drivers of innovation and technology adoption, conceptual issues in the design of industrial policies, and practical issues faced in implementation.
• Work and Labor  focuses on the empirical study of labor and labor markets, including collective worker action and the future of domestic and international labor movements.
• Money and Finance  explores the relation of money and finance both in theoretical terms and in institutional configurations, including the design of financial intermediaries and their relation to central banks and financial market regulators.
• Political Economy of Climate: Forests and Fossil Fuels  explores how political and economic forces shape policy and societal responses to climate change. This year, the Lab particularly welcomes projects focused on the political economy of forests and how communities dependent on fossil fuel extraction adjust to shifts in demand.
• Political Economy and Democracy:  challenges emanating from the relationship between economic structures and democratic politics, such as economic and political inequalities and polarization and challenges to democratic institutions and processes.
• International Political Economy:  consideration of any of the above themes from an international perspective, as well as topics relevant to the theme of international macroeconomics and geopolitics.

Proposal Requirements

A completed application includes the following:

• Project proposal (see application for additional details);
• Budget narrative and  budget template  (i.e., a summary table with a clear description of how the grant funds would be spent on participant payment, fees, travel costs, etc.);
• CVs for primary applicant and any collaborators; and
• A short reference from each applicants’ supervising professor(s).

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Collyn is a Economics MA student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Three keywords: macroeconomic policy; development economics; economic growth. (British Columbia Graduate Scholarship Award)

James is a Mathematics master student in the Faculty of Science. Three research keywords: Number Theory, Elliptic Curves, Fermat Equations (British Columbia Graduate Scholarship)

Kaya is a Global Humanities Master student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Three keywords: Ecological grief; relationality; imagination (British Columbia Graduate Scholarship)

Caitlin is a Criminology doctoral student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Three keywords of research are Terrorism, extremism, violence

Tara is Geography master student in the Environment. Three keywords of research: Evictions, rental property relations, real estate. (SSHRC-CGSM, B.C. Graduate Scholarship)

Tianne is an English Doctoral student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Three keywords: Métis, Indigenous futurisms, Imagining otherwise. (British Columbia Graduate Scholarship, Indigenous Graduate Entrance Scholarship)

Sameen is a Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology master student in the Faculty of Science. Three research keywords: Athletic performance, menstrual cycle, substrate utilization (NSERC-CGSM, British Columbia Graduate Scholarship)

Teresa is a Mechatronic Systems Engineering master student. Three research keywords: Injury Prevention, Biomechatronics, Ergonomics (BC Graduate Scholarship)

Jiawei is a Statistics master student in the Faculty of Science. Three research keywords: machine learning, statistical modelling, computational statistics (British Columbia Graduate Scholarship)

Jake is a Sustainable Energy Engineering master student. Three research keywords: Photovoltaics, Sustainability and Hydrogen (BC Graduate Scholarship)

Alie is a Urban Studies master student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Three keywords of research are Housing, low-income, community. (BC Graduate Scholarship)

Chloé is an Earth Sciences PhD student. Three research keywords: Glaciers, hydrology, climate (BC Graduate Scholarship)

Madison is a Master of Public Policy student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Three keywords: youth sexual exploitation, foster care, child welfare (British Columbia Graduate Scholarship)

Alison is a Communication master student in the Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology. Three keywords of research are animal-human relationships, Indigenous, colonization (SSHRC-CGSM, Indigenous Scholars Award)

Alexandra is a master student of health sciences. Three keywords of research: one health, diseases affecting agriculture, disaster preparedness (CIHR CGSM, British Columbia Graduate Scholarship)

Nick is a Biological Sciences master student in the Faculty of Science. Three research keywords: Behavioural ecology, social dominance, ornithology (NSERC-CGSM, British Columbia Graduate Scholarship)

Philip is a Computer Engineering Master student. Three research keywords: FPGA Hardware Acceleration, High Performance Computing, Quantum Chemistry (NSERC-CGSM, British Columbia Graduate Scholarship)

Cathy is Archaeology doctoral student in the Faculty of Environment. Three keywords: Victim identification, DNA, and forensic science (Simons Foundation Doctoral Entrance Fellowship, Dean’s 10th Anniversary Graduate Award, British Columbia Graduate Scholarship (BCGS), SSHRC Vanier, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship)

Marcus is a Molecular Biology and Biochemistry master student in the Faculty of Science. Three research keywords: Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Data Analysis (CIHR-CGSM, BC Graduate Scholarship)

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• Kun Gwaanaad Burton, Indigenous Languages Program
• Miranda Dennis, Biological Sciences
• Ethan Fung, Chemistry
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• Heather Harris, Indigenous Languages Program
• Amanda Harrop, International Studies
• Kirsten Henderson, Sociology & Anthropology
• Arynn King, Indigenous Languages Program
• Caroline Liffmann, Contemporary Arts
• Kayla Maclnnis, English
• Jake McDonald, English
• Margaret Overnell, Gerontology
• Katarina Preocanin, Physics
• Morgan Reedy, Psychology
• René Roy, Mathematics
• Clement Wan, CMPT
• Aaron Williams, Indigenous Language Program

Leah is a Urban Studies master student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Three keywords: reconciliation in city planning, arts advocacy, community engagement (BC Graduate Scholarship Award and an Indigenous Entrance Scholarship)

Stephanie is a Psychology doctoral student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Three keywords: Circadian rhythms, Alzheimer’s disease, Sleep (Simons Foundation Doctoral Entrance Fellowship)

Alexandra is a Resource and Environmental Management doctoral student in the Faculty of Environment. Three keywords: Interdisciplinary, Engaged, Socio-environmental focused. (Kruger Products Entrance Scholarship)

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Brenda Rain and Roberto Beltrán Awarded 2024–2025 Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability at Columbia University School of Professional Studies

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The Columbia University School of Professional Studies and the Luksic Foundation are pleased to announce that Brenda Rain and Roberto Beltrán have been awarded the 2024–2025  Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability at Columbia University . In its inaugural year, the scholarship supports talented students enrolled in the  Master of Science in Sustainability Management (SUMA) program . 

“We are thrilled to support Brenda and Roberto as they embark on this pivotal chapter in their academic and professional journeys,” said Isabella Luksic, Chief Executive Officer of the Luksic Foundation. “Their experience and their valuable perspectives will undoubtedly contribute to their success in the SUMA program at Columbia and to the broader mission of sustainability in Chile.”

The scholarship reflects the Luksic Foundation's deep commitment to Chile's ongoing development by fostering connections between the country and international academic networks. Their initiatives aim to promote collaboration with national and international institutions to strengthen the development of people and knowledge that can respond to the global challenges of the 21st century. The scholarship, which covers the full cost of tuition and a stipend for living expenses, is open to students who have lived or worked in Chile and have a passion for driving meaningful change through sustainability initiatives. 

“We are delighted to welcome Brenda and Roberto as this year’s Luksic Scholars,” said Steve Cohen, senior vice dean of SPS and director of the M.S. in Sustainability Management program. “Each of them stood out among a highly competitive pool of applicants, and I look forward to seeing how their contributions will enrich our program and the field of sustainability.”

Born and raised in Santiago, Brenda has roots in the southern Chilean region of Araucanía. With a surname derived from the indigenous Mapuche culture of the region, Brenda has always felt a strong connection to her heritage. However, it was only later in life that she fully embraced how her passion for sustainable living aligned with the values of her heritage.

“I have always been a goal-oriented person,” says Brenda. “This is why I committed to studying economics at the University of Chile: to give myself a solid foundation in understanding how society uses resources to meet needs. But it was my growing interest in sustainability that led me to Columbia.”

The SUMA program, Brenda notes, offers the perfect blend of flexibility and challenge, allowing her to shape her education and future according to her values. 

“Receiving the Luksic Scholarship is an immense honor, and I’m grateful for the support that will allow me to focus fully on this transformative experience,” says Brenda. “I look forward to giving back to my country with the knowledge and skills I acquire here.”

Roberto hails from the Araucanía region too, and his early years were spent there in close connection with nature. His background in acoustic engineering from the Universidad Austral de Chile and his work in environmental impact assessment have shaped his understanding of the importance of protecting natural resources.

“When I learned about Columbia’s SUMA program, I knew it was the next step for me,” says Roberto. “The program’s curriculum and its focus on practical, real-world applications of sustainability drew me in immediately. I look forward to returning to Chile with the tools and insights needed to make a lasting impact in the public sector.”

Sonal Pande, associate dean of Alumni Relations and Development , expressed her enthusiasm for the impact that the Luksic Scholarship will have on the students and the broader community.

“Brenda and Roberto exemplify the values we aim to nurture in the Sustainability Management program,” explained Pande. “Their commitment to sustainability and their desire to create positive change in Chile are inspiring, and we are excited to see the contributions they will make to the field and how their journey at Columbia will unfold.”

About the Program

The Columbia University  M.S. in Sustainability Management program offered by the School of Professional Studies in partnership with the Climate School provides students cutting-edge policy and management tools they can use to help public and private organizations and governments address environmental impacts and risks, pollution control, and remediation to achieve sustainability. The program is customized for working professionals and is offered as both a full- and a part-time course of study.

About the Scholarship

Columbia University School of Professional Studies is proud to offer the Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability for students in the  Master of Science in Sustainability Management program . The scholarship, supported by the  Luksic Foundation , covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition and living expenses. Students who have lived or worked in Chile and who are committed to working on sustainability efforts in the region are eligible for the scholarship.

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NIH Award Creates Columbia-Led Exposomics Coordinating Center

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $7,722,583 to Columbia University to oversee the new NEXUS: Network for Exposomics in the U.S. Coordinating Center to organize and stimulate research on the human exposome—the cumulative measure of environmental exposures and corresponding biological responses.

The NEXUS Coordinating Center is led by Gary Miller , PhD, Vice Dean for Research Strategy and Innovation and Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; Chirag Patel, PhD, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School; and Rima Habre, ScD, Associate Professor of Population and Health Sciences at the University of Southern California. Its members include many of the leading researchers in the emerging field, from City University of New York, Delaware State, Emory, Johns Hopkins University, Morehouse, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of California San Francisco, Harvard, University of North Carolina, University of Southern California, and Yale.

Rick Woychik, PhD, Director of  NIH’s National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences noted “We view the global community of practice that will be established by NEXUS as the critical next step in operationalizing exposomics and making environmental exposure assessment, using the exposome framework, an integral part of biomedical research. By providing a systematic analysis of the non-genetic factors that influence health, exposomics will complement genomics and lead to better approaches to prevent and treat human disease.”

A core feature of NEXUS is to support the use of exposomics among all NIH Institutes and Centers. Yet its ambitions are much greater, explains Miller, who is also director of the Columbia Mailman Center for Innovative Exposomics .  “We are proposing to transform the entire biomedical and public health enterprise by inculcating the importance of comprehensive and systematic analysis of the environmental drivers of health and disease,” he says. “Our goal: operationalize and embed exposomics throughout the entire biomedical enterprise to advance precision environmental health.”

NEXUS will establish a framework and best practices for exposomics analysis of biological and environmental samples, develop a framework for geospatial-based exposomics studies of environmental and social influences on health and disease, and create a comprehensive exposomics digital framework to support precision environmental health. It will also engage with multidisciplinary academic, community, and industry partners, in the U.S. and around the world, and will support bootcamps, conferences, and other learning opportunities to grow exposomics as a field, with attention to overcoming socioeconomic inequities.

“For the exposome to become a scientific and public health reality, it must involve investigators from across the world and from many disciplines. NEXUS is designed to provide the necessary scientific and administrative coordination to propel exposomics into the future. It will establish the standard for exposomics profiling that integrates digital, biological, and geospatial markers to make exposome- wide association studies a reality for studies of all human diseases establishing the paradigm for how we study the environment and human disease and providing the environmental complement to genomics,” says Miller.

NEXUS is funded by five NIH Institutes including the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institute of Neurological Disorders, and the Office of Research on Women's Health.

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University of St Andrews Postgraduate Research Scholarships

The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer a range of scholarships for new postgraduate research students, based on academic merit and/or financial need. Many of these scholarships are made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends of the University.

The value of individual scholarships will vary, and will usually be paid annually for the duration of the student's research programme, excluding continuation and any extension periods. The scholarships are all based on academic merit, and some also on financial need.

Research applicants of any fee status (Home or International) are welcome to apply, although geography, subject and level of study criteria will vary between the scholarships that are available. Full details about each scholarship are provided on the individual webpages:

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You can only apply once for the above scholarships. If further scholarships become available in this scheme after you have applied, you will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible, without having to apply again.

Value of award (per year)

Up to full tuition fees and stipend paid at UK Research Council rates. Award amounts will vary; see individual webpages for full details.

Duration of award

Most awards are for the duration of the student's research programme, excluding continuation and any extension periods.

At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?

Please apply for the award after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the award.

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You must have applied for a postgraduate research programme: MPhil, PhD, MSc(Res), MSt(Res), EngD or MFA. Some scholarships may only be available to specific programmes (e.g. doctoral/PhD level).

In support of your application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

• University transcript(s), including interim transcripts for any degrees pending.
• Research proposal
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resumé.

If you wish to be considered for scholarships based on financial need, we recommend using the funding financial profile to help calculate your household income before you apply. You can find the funding financial profile in Scholarships and Funding, "Create my funding financial profile". Applicants must also articulate a need for support through a personal financial statement.

How to apply

These scholarships are available through the University of St Andrews Postgraduate Research Scholarships application in the Scholarships and Funding catalogue , in the Scholarships and Funding section of My Application . After submitting this application, you will be considered automatically for any scholarships under this scheme for which you are eligible, based on your answers in the application form.

• After you have applied for your chosen  postgraduate course beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, you must allow at least three working days  for processing and issue of your log in details before you can apply for this scholarship.
• If you are a current student at St Andrews, you can access Scholarships and Funding through  MySaint . However, you should wait until after you have applied for your intended postgraduate programme before doing so, to ensure that the scholarship application is linked to the correct course.

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• Core personal details may be passed to the benefactors of your scholarship. Your name, the name of your town of origin, school/college and subject of study will be passed to the donor of the scholarship with your consent.
• Your scholarship award in subsequent years of study is conditional upon your successful completion of the academic requirements to progress in your proposed subject of study at the University of St Andrews.  If your scholarship is subject-related then your award is usually also conditional upon your continuing to study that specific subject.
• Attendance at Development related scholarship events  (including invitations to meet the donors) is strongly encouraged. You will be invited to these as appropriate by the Development Office.
• Submission of reports throughout the period of scholarship support. You are required to submit an Introductory Biography at the start of your award period and the Development Office will contact you towards the end of the academic session for a report on your time at St Andrews to share with the donors of your award. This will be an annual cycle for the duration of your award.
• If you apply to these scholarships, details from your course application may be passed to the selection panel solely for the purpose of merit-based assessment.

When will I know the outcome?

The outcome of your scholarship application will be available on "View my applications" in the Scholarships and Funding section of  My Application by late March 2025.

If you are successful for any of the scholarships that are part of this scheme, you will also receive an award letter with full details of the scholarship you have been offered.

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