APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Master’s and PhD
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on ongoing basis
Scholarship Summary:
Incoming graduate students (domestic and international) are eligible for a variety of fellowships and other forms of financial assistance at Rice University and over 90% of newly enrolled graduate students are provided with a financial incentive package.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for graduate financial aid at Rice;
i. Demonstrate excellence in past academic work
ii. Show commitment in furthering the advancement of ongoing research in your chosen course of study
Value of Scholarship:
Incoming graduate students are eligible for a variety of fellowships and other forms of financial assistance. Over 90% of newly enrolled graduate students are provided with a financial incentive package that includes a Graduate Fellowship and a tuition waiver, and many departments offer multi-year financial assistance to students who are making normal progress towards a graduate degree.
1. Stipends
Qualified doctoral and thesis master’s students often receive departmental stipends of $34,000-$40,000 per year to cover living expenses.
2. Tuition Waivers
Students that receive departmental stipends or secure a competitive external fellowship are typically offered full-tuition support.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Find your graduate program(s) of interest and submit an interest form. Click here for a listing of schools and departments.
ii. Consult with your program of interest on exact requirements. You may be required to submit some or all of the following:
- Official transcript from previous post-secondary institutions
- $85 application fee*
*Rice waives application fees for doctoral applicants who are graduates of institutions in Texas and bordering states Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico or who have a permanent address in these states. This does not include programs in the Jones School of Business. Other fee waivers granted can be found HERE.
- GRE or other applicable test scores**
**For 2025 admissions, Rice generally is not requiring the GRE. However, individual degree programs have the option of recommending, strongly recommending, or requiring the general GRE. Prospective students should check with their program of application for details.
- TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo if international applicant. More information here.
- Letters of recommendation
- Writing samples
- Portfolio
- Statement of purpose
Submit your application here; applications generally open on or around September 1. Consult your program of interest for more information.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Rice University Graduate Financial Aid Page.