Financial Aid, Awards, and Fellowships
U of L can help finance your graduate education through a number of programs in teaching, research, and service. In fact, most doctoral candidates and many master's students receive some form of financial aid. If you qualify, we'll help you make this investment in your future.
University of Louisville Fellowships
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Assistantships and Scholarships for Ethnic Minority Graduate Students
U of L is dedicated to expanding opportunities for minorities and offers special awards to qualified minority candidates. Click here for more information about scholarships for ethnic minority students.
A&S Graduate Scholarships
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Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis and provide a generous stipend and full tuition remission in exchange for 20 hours of assigned duties per week. Applicants should contact the department to which they intend to apply for deadlines and qualifications.
Other Departmental Fellowships, Scholarships, and Awards
In addition to competitive University Fellowships, which are available only in doctoral programs, many departments award fellowships and scholarships that provide stipends and tuition remission. These include:
- The Pratt-Dale Fellowship in history
- The Allen R. Hite Scholarships in art or art history
- Scottish Rite Foundation Fellowships in administration and higher education
- The Gerhard Herz Scholarship in music history
- The Alfred and Iva Homberger Memorial Fellowships in biochemistry
Interested applicants should contact the appropriate department for deadlines and qualifications.
Additional Information
Students who wish to inquire about additional forms of financial assistance (loans, work-study, etc.) should visit the the Student Financial Aid Home Page, write to the Student Financial Aid Office, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, (502) 852-5511, or send a note to finaid@louisville.edu.