Funding Opportunities

Group of graduates during commencement.
Address

7 Sumner Road, Suite 102E

Phone
617 495 5455
Email

[email protected]

Hours

Monday–Friday
9 a.m.–5 p.m., with some exceptions

If a member of our office is not available at the time of your visit, contact us via email or make an appointment.

The GSD is committed to supporting students through a broad range of funding opportunities. These include scholarships and grants awarded through the school, outside scholarships from external organizations, and employment opportunities around the GSD. Students can further support their academic pursuits with travel awards, which help fund research trips, field studies, and conference participation, as well as fellowships that provide sustained support for specialized research. At commencement, the GSD recognizes academic excellence through awards and prizes, however these are not considered financial aid.

FUNDING YOUR STUDIES

  • Scholarships and Grants

    Scholarships and Grants

    The GSD maintains a list of scholarships and funding opportunities for which students may qualify. 

  • Outside Scholarships

    Outside Scholarships

    The GSD maintains a list of outside scholarships and funding opportunities for which GSD applicants may qualify. Be sure to review each application timeline and requirements as they may differ from our own.

  • Student Loans

    Student Loans

    Harvard University maintains a listing of private loan options from which students can choose. 

ADDITIONAL opportunities

Student Employment

The GSD and Harvard maintain a database with a range of employment opportunities both on and off campus.  

Students speaking at the circulation desk.

Travel Awards

The GSD’s travel grants and prizes are awarded to competitively selected GSD students.  

Madison Kim, 2023 Rafael Moneo Rome Prize Winner. View of garden outside of building.

Commencement Prizes

Each year at commencement, the GSD confers awards on graduating students who demonstrate exceptional scholarly achievement, leadership, and service.  

Students in robes at commencement.

Public Prizes & Fellowships

The GSD offers numerous fellowships and public prizes that recognize and support innovative research. These opportunities are often open to GSD community members and, in some cases, members of the public, though the specific eligibility conditions are not the same for every opportunity. Anyone interested should read the requirements and eligibility criteria closely to understand who qualifies and how to apply. Many of these opportunities include funding that supports and advances recipients’ research projects and activities.

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Donors listening to a speaker at a fellowship event.

Endowed Fellowship & Financial Aid

There are currently over 90 fellowships and financial aid funds that have been gifted by our alumni community to help our students fund their academic studies. These endowed gifts are awarded by the School and do not require an additional application.

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