Funding Opportunities

Major Funding Opportunities
Graduate education is committed to the success of our graduate students through financial support. In our commitment to your education, we have put together several major funding opportunities to help make your degree at S&T an excellent return on investment. Take a look at what we have to offer.
Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellows Program

The Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Doctoral Fellows Program is an integrated, collaborative program that connects academic rigor to real-world practicality for students interested in pursuing Ph.D. degrees in STEM and related disciplines.
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Graduate Assistant Funding

A graduate assistantship is a paid academic position offered to graduate students, in which they perform specific duties—such as teaching, research, or administrative tasks—in exchange for financial support. This support typically includes a stipend and may also cover tuition and fees. Assistantships are intended to provide professional experience relevant to the student’s field of study while supporting their academic progress.
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GAANN Fellowship Program

Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) is a national fellowship program with a stipend of up to $34,000 per year for students with demonstrated financial need.
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GEM Fellowship

The GEM fellowship program invests in a competitive American workforce by supporting high-caliber students looking to pursue Master’s and Doctoral degrees in applied science and engineering, and matches their specific skills to the technical needs of GEM employer members. Through the fellowship, students receive full financial support and a paid internship. The program has received a Presidential Award for its impact in STEM and has produced over 5000 leaders in STEM.
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The S&T Scholarship Database

Visit Missouri S&T's scholarship database that is updated regularly by the Financial Aid Office and fill out your information to find scholarships that best fit you.
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External Opportunities

PIVOT-RP is a comprehensive database of external funding opportunities, including fellowships, scholarships, and thesis/dissertation support and provides access to thousands of funding sources across disciplines. See below for search information.
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