Princeton University Graduate Fellowships

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Mandatory Documents Checklist

• ✓Transcripts from all prior academic institutions
• ✓Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
• ✓Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• ✓Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• ✓English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS Academic, or PTE Academic) if English is not your native language and your schooling was not in English.
• ✓Writing Sample (if required by specific department/program)
• ✓GRE Scores (if required by specific department/program)

Selection Process

Renewal Policy

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

• 1

  Research Programs and Requirements

  Begin by exploring the various Ph.D. and Master's programs offered by Princeton University's Graduate School. Understand the specific admission criteria and application deadlines for your chosen program, as these can vary by department.

• 2

  Prepare Application Materials

  Gather all necessary application components, which typically include academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a resume/CV, and potentially GRE scores (check individual program requirements). International applicants may also need to demonstrate English proficiency.

• 3

  Complete the Graduate Admission Application: Access the online application portal through the official Graduate School admissions website ([https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission](https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission)). Fill out all sections accurately.

• 4

  Statement of Financial Resources (if applicable): For certain Master's programs (e.g., Princeton SPIA, Finance), you will be required to fill out a 'Statement of Financial Resources' during the application process. For Ph.D. programs, financial aid consideration is generally automatic upon admission.

• 5

  Submit Your Application

  Pay the application fee (waivers may be available for eligible applicants – consult the Graduate School's fee waiver page for details) and submit your application by the stated deadline.

• 6

  Automatic Fellowship Consideration

  For Ph.D. applicants, submitting a complete admission application automatically puts you in consideration for all available university fellowships and full funding. There is no separate fellowship application for most Ph.D. programs.

• 7

  Monitor Application Status

  After submission, you can usually track the status of your admission application through the online portal you used to apply. Decisions for admission and funding are typically communicated together.

• 8

  Accept Offer of Admission and Funding

  If admitted, you will receive an offer that outlines your financial support package, including tuition coverage, health insurance, and stipend. You must officially accept this offer to secure your place and funding.

• 9

  Report External Funding (if any)

  If you secure any external fellowships or grants, you are required to report them to the Graduate School to ensure proper coordination with university funding.

• 10

  Reenrollment and Continued Funding

  For continuing students, maintaining satisfactory academic progress is crucial for the annual renewal of your fellowship. You will typically confirm your funding plans during the spring reenrollment process.