Scholarships & Fellowships
BU Wheelock Scholarships
Master’s & CAGS Students
BU Wheelock offers a number of scholarships for master’s and CAGS students. All admitted students are considered for BU Wheelock merit scholarships, and no additional application is required. Scholarships are prioritized for students pursuing their degree on a full-time basis. Limited scholarships are available for part-time study. Additional preference will be given to applicants who apply by the recommended admission deadline for priority consideration
Rules and responsibilities for merit scholarship recipients can be found in the BU Wheelock Scholarship Policy. Please review your policy below.
- Policy for scholarship recipients admitted Summer 2025 and beyond: .
- Policy for scholarship recipients admitted Spring 2025 and before:
Academic Partnership Programs
BU Wheelock’s academic partnerships build connections with schools and organizations dedicated to bringing out the best in people. Our academic partnerships include many enrollment benefits for students and employees, including scholarships, tuition discounts, or application fee waivers.
BU Wheelock partners with City Year, Teach For America, the Peace Corps, Boston Public Schools, and other organizations and independent and charter schools. For more information, visit Academic Partner Programs.
PhD Students
BU Wheelock offers multiyear doctoral fellowships to incoming PhD students each year. If you’re admitted to BU Wheelock, you will automatically receive a funding package. The funding package includes three components: a tuition scholarship award; individual Boston University student health insurance coverage; and a stipend for research, teaching, or public service.
Boston University Scholarships & Fellowships
The following scholarship opportunities are available from Boston University, and require additional applications.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship
Boston University annually awards a limited number of Martin Luther King, Jr., Fellowships to incoming graduate students who are committed to the social justice principles espoused by Dr. King.
Eligibility: This fellowship is available to students who are US citizens, new to Boston University, and beginning full-time graduate studies in any department or school at Boston University. Students may not apply directly for this award. Candidates are nominated by the department of admission. To be considered for this fellowship, a student should be in contact with the department of admission to request nomination and provide a statement to the department describing their accomplishments in and commitment to social justice and community involvement.
For more information about the award, application requirements, and deadlines, refer to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Fellowship website.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship Award
Boston University annually awards a Whitney M. Young, Jr., Fellowship in recognition of the outstanding contributions made by Whitney M. Young, Jr., particularly in the fields of social work, urban studies, and African American Studies.
Eligibility: This one-year fellowship is open to entering and continuing graduate students who are US citizens and who have displayed academic proficiency in a field related to race relations or urban studies. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in or admitted to a degree/certificate program at BU Wheelock.
For more information about application requirements and deadlines, refer to the Whitney M. Young, Jr., Fellowship website.
Boston University Women's Guild and Council
The Boston University Women’s Guild offers the Boston University Women’s Guild Awards and the Boston University Women’s Council Scholarships.
- Boston University Women’s Guild Awards provide both aid and encouragement to individuals aged 30 and over who are enrolled in University graduate programs, with preference given to women.
- Boston University Women’s Council Scholarships are open to all BU graduate students, regardless of age.
For more information about eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements, refer to the Boston University Women’s Guild website.
Pardee Center Graduate Summer Fellows Program
The Pardee Graduate Summer Fellows Program offers graduate students from across BU an opportunity for intensive interdisciplinary research and writing on topics aligned with the broad research interests of BU’s Frederick S. Pardee Center for the study of the Longer-Range Future. This is a 10-week fellowship that includes a stipend of $6,000 and workspace in the Pardee House to conduct independent research and produce a substantive research paper that may be considered for publication by the Pardee Center.
Eligibility: This fellowship is open to all Boston University graduate students from all departments and schools.
For more information about the application requirements, refer to the
Pardee Center Graduate Summer Fellows website.
External Scholarships & Funding
The following databases may help you find resources outside Boston University that match your interests and background. Note that these sites are not affiliated with BU Wheelock or Boston University, so we cannot verify the accuracy of their content.