Special Fellowships

The Graduate School offers three types of special fellowships on a competitive basis. These fellowships either supplement the base stipend provided by the g raduate s chool or provide full stipend support at a higher stipend level than the base stipends. Applicants do not apply directly for these fellowships. Faculty in departments or programs nominate students for these fellowships based on their qualifications, and nominees are reviewed by faculty committees. Awards are announced to students at the time they are accepted for admission. All fellowship awards are made on the basis of merit and are renewed annually contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. In order to be considered for these fellowships, a complete application for admission to the graduate school must be received no later than January 3, or the program deadline if earlier.

The George W. Woodruff Fellowship, the most prestigious of the Graduate School fellowships and awarded to entering students in all programs of doctoral study, covers all tuition and fees and provides a $2,500 to $5,000 supplement to the standard program stipend for up to five years. Fifteen fellowships are available each year. Awards are renewed annually contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. Fellowships are awarded solely on the basis of merit. In order for an applicant to be considered for a Woodruff Fellowship, a complete application for admission to the graduate school—including all transcripts, recommendations, required test scores, and the statement of purpose—must be received no later than January 3, or the program deadline if earlier.

The Emory Graduate Diversity Fellowship (EGDF), awarded to applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and who will contribute to the development of a richly diverse student body, covers all tuition and fees for five years and provides a minimum annual stipend of $19,500. Awards are given solely on the basis of merit and are renewed annually contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. To be considered for the EGDF, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who plan to pursue a program of doctoral study. Completed applications for fall semester—including all transcripts, recommendations, required test scores, and the statement of purpose—must be received no later than January 3, or the program deadline if earlier.

The Arts & Sciences Fellowship, awarded to entering doctoral students in humanities or social sciences programs, covers tuition up to five years and provides a $4,000 supplement to the base stipend. Awards are given solely on the basis of merit and are renewed annually contingent upon satisfactory academic performance.