Scholarships
Boettcher Scholarship/stipend *
Competitive fellowships cover the majority of the costs for each participant in the first two years of the program. Full tuition scholarships plus a $10,000 living stipend.
Buell Scholarship *
The Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program requires completion of 24 quarter-credit hours for the graduate certificate. The Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation will provide funding of all but up to $1,000 per accepted student for the certificate portion of this program. The Masters portion (21 credits in addition to the certificate) of this program is offered at one-half the cost of DU's current tuition rate.
Dean's Scholarship
These scholarships, typically ranging from $2,000 - $16,000 per academic year, are broadly dispersed to new and continuing students based on recommendations from program chairs
DU Doctoral Fellowship
The primary purpose of the Doctoral Fellowship Program is to assist in the recruitment of highly qualified students to doctoral programs at the University of Denver. Only doctoral students are eligible for these awards. The award amounts may vary between $1,000 and $5,000 per year, per student, and the Fellowship awards can be combined with other types of aid.
Federal Work-Study
This program provides part-time employment at a per-hour wage, which is determined by the
demands of the job and the skill and experience of the student
employee. Recipients of the Graduate Work-Study award must be enrolled
half-time and have a demonstrated need based on their FAFSA. The
Morgridge College of Education employs many work-study students,
typically hiring in the spring and summer for positions starting in the
fall.
FFEL Grant
To qualify for a FFEL Grant, students must be enrolled at least half-time and have need as determined by the FAFSA. Award amounts vary, but may not exceed tuition.
Graduate Assistantships (GTA/GRA)
Graduate Teaching Assistantships and Graduate Research Assistantships may be offered to eligible students to work in an administrative role or to assist faculty members with instruction and/or research. Most assistantships in the Morgridge College of Education are GTA positions. Assistantship recipients must be enrolled in an academic program during the terms in which they receive their award. International students who wish to receive a GTA must first demonstrate fluency in spoken English; details may be found at www.du.edu/admission/international/TESTREQ.htm .
Students with full-time assistantships also qualify for a Health Insurance Scholarship, which covers the cost of the DU Health Insurance Plan in addition to the Health & Counseling Center Fee. Eligibility is determined one time per year, in the Fall.
MCE Work Stipend
This work stipend gives students an opportunity to work with faculty on research and a variety of projects.
MCE Scholar
Awarded to one outstanding new student in each of our traditional programs each year, this two-year award totals $20,000 and may be combined with other forms of financial aid.
Named Scholarship
Many of our individual academic programs have been supported by engaged donors who have provided financial gifts and endowments that provide the funding for approximately 40 scholarships.
Federal Perkins Loan
To qualify for the Federal Perkins Loan, graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible degree program. Eligibility is determined by information provided on the FAFSA. Interest does not accrue while students are enrolled at least half-time or during grace periods. Perkins Loan may not exceed $6,000 annually.
*total annual awards are based on number of students admitted to program, amounts may vary.
Our awards are decided by faculty of the academic program to which you have applied. You must be formally admitted to a degree granting program before a decision on financial aid can be made.