Josef Korbel School scholarships
MA programs
The Josef Korbel School offers the following merit-based scholarships to qualified candidates accepted into any of our six 90 credit MA degree programs.
$18,000/year Founder's Scholar
Undergraduate GPA 3.75 or higher
And
Verbal GRE of 600 or higher on the old test or 160 or higher on the new test
$12,000/year Dean's Scholar
Undergraduate GPA 3.50 to 3.74
And
Verbal GRE of 600 or higher on the old test or 160 or higher on the new test
$10,000/year Faculty Scholar
Undergraduate GPA 3.25 to 3.49
And
Verbal GRE of 600 or higher on the old test or 160 or higher on the new test
All complete applications are considered (no additional application is required), and scholarships are offered for up to two academic years based on good academic standing. Due to the financial benefits of the dual degree programs, certificate programs, and Peace Corps affiliated programs, applicants to these programs are not eligible for one of the aforementioned scholarships but are considered for other merit-based scholarships. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) may opt out of the Fellows program if they wish to pursue a 90-credit-hour degree. RPCV applicants who pursue the 90-credit-hour degree and meet the qualifications above are eligible for the merit-based scholarships.
Applicants to the MA in Conflict Resolution are not eligible for these scholarships. Please contact the Conflict Resolution Institute for questions about scholarships in the Conflict Resolution MA degree.
Applicants who do not meet the above funding platforms will be considered for funding based on the submitted application and supplemental documents. No additional application is required.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Thanks to the generous support of friends of the Josef Korbel School, we are able to offer several endowed scholarships. All applicants to the Josef Korbel School are considered for these awards which range from $2,000 to $10,000.
The Christian Updike MD Endowed Scholarship provides up to $8,000 in annual scholarship support to students enrolled in the global health affairs certificate program. The recipient should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership ability and promise as a future global health diplomat. To learn more about applying for this award, click here.
All completed applications are automatically considered for the prestigious Sié Fellowship, a two year full tuition scholarship. The Sié Fellowship is a competitive scholarship awarded to 10 incoming students each year. Priority consideration is given to applicants with a history of outstanding academic credentials and significant work experience in the field.
We strongly recommend all applicants to the Josef Korbel School consider applying for some external scholarships.
PhD program
All applicants admitted to the doctoral program are eligible to receive a full tuition scholarship and a living stipend of $17,000.
Federal aid
If you are a U.S. citizen, financial assistance is available through U.S. Federal loan programs. Applicants and current students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be considered for Federal Direct loans, Perkins loans, PLUS loans and work study positions.
To learn more about Federal funding, please visit the University of Denver's Office of Financial Aid website or call 303.871.4020.
Work study
The Federal work study program offers part-time employment for eligible students demonstrating financial need. Work study jobs range from 10-20 hours per week and the pay scale ranges from $5,000-$8,000 per academic year.
To be considered for a Federal work study position, complete the FAFSA and be sure to check the specific work study box to express interest in this opportunity. Funding for work study positions is limited and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more about work study funding, please visit the University of Denver's Office of Student Employment website or call 303.871.6792.
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