The School of Education offers a variety of assistantships and fellowships for graduate students. Our students often hold teaching, research and other graduate assistantships, which include a stipend, tuition remission, and student health insurance. Additionally, many of our graduate students receive fellowships. All admitted graduate students who meet departmental deadlines in the School of Education are automatically considered for available fellowships. Below you can learn about the graduate student fellowships currently offered.
- Fellowships for new graduate students
- Fellowships for graduate students from under-represented populations
- Fellowships for current graduate students
- Additional fellowships
- Department-specific funding
Recruitment Fellowships for New Graduate Students in the School of Education
Dean’s Fellowship
Priority funding deadline: Dec 1
The Dean’s Fellowship was established to recruit outstanding Ph.D. students to the School of Education. The Fellowship consists of a generous financial aid package that combines an assistantship with fellowship funds. Together, the package provides $30,000/year for four years in addition to tuition remission and health insurance. An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5, TOEFL scores of at least 100 (for international students), and GRE scores at or above the 60th percentile in each area are generally required for consideration. However, students with exceptional accomplishments related to their field of study may also be nominated for the Dean’s Fellowship. Specifically, evidence of commitment to scholarship, service orientation, and leadership qualities/experiences are considered.
School of Education Fellowship
The School of Education Fellowships are for entering graduate students intending to pursue a Ph.D. in the School of Education. These fellowships consist of a four-year financial aid package that includes working on an assistantship in years one-four or after the first year; the assistantship stipend combined with fellowship funds provides $25,000/year in addition to tuition remission and health insurance. To be considered for these fellowships, students should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5, exceptional quality graduate coursework, or extensive professional experience.
Faculty Doctoral Fellowship
The Faculty Doctoral Fellowships are for entering graduate students intending to pursue a Ph.D. in the School of Education. These fellowships consist of a four-year financial aid package that includes working for the department on an assistantship each year; the assistantship stipend combined with fellowship funds provides $22,000/year in addition to tuition remission and health insurance. To be considered for these fellowships, students should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2, exceptional quality graduate coursework, or extensive professional experience.
Proffitt Fellowship
The Proffitt Fellowships are for entering graduate students intending to pursue a Ph.D. in the School of Education. The Proffitt Fellowships consist of a one-year financial aid package which includes $22,000, tuition remission, and student health insurance. To be considered for these fellowships, students should have experience and research studies related to teaching, learning, and curriculum in the areas of elementary and secondary education; an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2, exceptional quality graduate coursework, or extensive professional experience.
Malvina McNeill Fellowship
The Malvina McNeill Fellowships are for entering graduate students intending to pursue a master’s degree (M.S.Ed) in the School of Education. The Malvina McNeill Fellowship consists of a one-year stipend (amount varies but averages roughly $6,000). Students are selected for this fellowship on the basis of their potential to excel in their chosen academic program and to contribute to the field of education.
Fellowships for Graduate Students from Under-Represented Populations; Awarded by the University Graduate School (UGS)
Priority funding deadline: Dec 1
Graduate Scholars Fellowship
$25,000/year for four years plus tuition remission and health insurance. These fellowships include working for the department on an assistantship during years 2-4 to total $25,000/year.
President’s Diversity Recruitment Fellowship
$25,000/year for five years plus tuition remission and health insurance. These fellowships include working for the department on an assistantship during years 2-4 to total $25,000/year.
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Graduate Fellowship
$25,000/year for four years plus tuition remission and health insurance. These fellowships include working for the department on an assistantship during years 2-4 to total $25,000/year.
Educational Opportunity Fellowship
One-year award for graduate students who are first generation college students or who demonstrate acute financial need. Includes a $2,500 stipend and a fee reduction. Recipients are eligible to pay tuition at the resident rate for up to 12 hours per semester. Renewable for up to 2 years.
President's Diversity Dissertation Fellowship
One-year award which includes a $25,000 stipend and student health insurance for advanced doctoral students who are completing Ph.D. dissertations.
Fellowships for Current Graduate Students in the School of Education
Achasa Beechler Fellowship
The Achasa Beechler Fellowships are for graduate students who have an approved Nomination to Candidacy on file in the School of Education. The Achasa Beechler Fellowship provides funds for eligible doctoral students to support costs associated with the dissertation research proposal, and consists of a spring semester $9,000 stipend (variable amount that may be awarded amongst several students).
Anna Ochoa-Becker International Travel Fellowship
The Anna Ochoa-Becker International Travel Fellowship is administered by the School’s Center for International Education, Development and Research (CIEDR). The fellowship recognizes the legacy of Dr. Anna Ochoa-Becker, who was a leader in promoting human rights and fostering interdependence in the global world. The purpose of the estimated $4,000 (variable amount) fellowship award is to support international travel expenses related to teaching, learning and research activities of graduate students within the IU School of Education Bloomington.
Maris M. Proffitt and Mary Higgins Proffitt Outstanding Dissertation Fellowship
The School of Education conducts the annual selection of one outstanding dissertation from among the school’s five academic departments. The recipient will be honored by having their name placed on the Maris M. and Mary Higgins Proffitt Outstanding Dissertation Fellowship plaque in the School of Education, and will receive a $1,000 stipend.
Additional Fellowships
Learn about additional Fellowships available to IU graduate Students, awarded by the University Graduate School (UGS).