Jacob K Javits Graduate Fellowships
The Jacob K. Javits Graduate Fellowships are awarded by the US
Department of Education to support graduate students in the arts,
humanities and social sciences. The fellowship consists of a payment to
the educational institution in lieu of tuition and fees and a stipend
of up to $21,500 for up to four years. The amount of funding depends on
financial need, and applications are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid .
The program is open to undergraduate students who are about to enter
graduate school and first year graduate students. Candidates must be
enrolled or intend to enroll in a graduate program leading to a
doctorate or terminal master's degree. Candidates must be US citizens,
nationals or permanent residents. The application deadline is in early
October. A total of approximately 60 to 100 new fellowships are awarded
each year. This is an extremely competitive program.
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