There are many possible sources of funding to help defray the costs of graduate education. BGE has curated a list of opportunities within Georgetown and from external sources.
Need-Based Aid
Grants and loans can help you cover the costs of your degree. Visit the Office of Student Financial Services website to learn about financing your graduate education and the types of need-based aid.
You will apply for need-based aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your aid package will be posted to your GU Experience account, at which point you can accept or decline any available funding.
For more information or assistance with the financial aid process, contact osfsgradfinaid@georgetown.edu.
Merit-Based Aid
Students are encouraged to apply for awards and grants available through Georgetown University, as well as opportunities offered by external organizations.
BGE Merit-Based Scholarships
While applying to a graduate program, you may also apply for various BGE funding opportunities.
- Scholarships for New Master’s Students – Program applicants may also apply for these opportunities.
- Ph.D. Tuition & Stipend – Incoming Ph.D. students are eligible for merit-based assistantships, fellowships and scholarships.
BGE also offers merit-based scholarships to a limited number of Master of Science students based on the recommendation of individual programs. Please contact your M.S. program regarding merit-based scholarships.
You may also browse graduate student awards from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
BGE Service-Based Scholarships
We encourage our students and alumni to serve in communities at home and around the world. These scholarships reward students who have performed service activities before starting their graduate education at BGE.
- Federal Academic Alliance Scholarship – For civil servants pursuing a master’s or certificate.
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps Service Scholarship – For those who have served with JVC.
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award – Matching scholarship for award recipients.
Maryland Tech Council Scholarship
Biomedical Graduate Education welcomes employees of Maryland Tech Council member companies and organizations to further their education through one of our master’s or certificate programs at reduced tuition. The Maryland Tech Council Scholarship covers 15% of tuition each semester.
Lamees Hamdan, M.D., Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Hamdan Scholarship rewards students from the United Arab Emirates who are interested in the growth of health care in the UAE. Students’ financial need is also considered in awarding the scholarship.
External Merit-Based Aid
Our students and postdocs receive various external awards and grants each year. Meet our External Fellowship & Award Recipients.
Research and Travel Awards
Research projects and conference travel present additional costs. Georgetown and external organizations offer funding to support your work and achievements.
- Funding for biomedical research
- Graduate School of Arts & Sciences research and travel awards
- ARCS Scholar Awards (BGE students may be eligible)
- Main Campus Research funding
- Medical Center Graduate Student Organization grants
- Student Research Day presentation awards (Ph.D. students only)
- Harold N. Glassman Distinguished Dissertation Awards (Ph.D. graduates only)
Work and Work-Study
The Student Employment Office is a hub for students seeking hourly jobs on and off campus, including Federal Work-Study (which requires FAFSA submission). Use the office’s HoyaWorks platform to search for open positions.
Georgetown Employees
Georgetown University offers graduate tuition benefits to eligible faculty, staff and AAP employees through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
If you are eligible for TAP, you may also submit our BGE Affiliation- and Recruitment-Based Application Fee Waiver when you apply to one of our programs.
International Students
Students from outside the United States must adjust to a new country and a different set of financial rules and opportunities. The Office of Global Services’ Financial Aid & Money Matters page offers guidance for funding and paying graduate school expenses.
Via OGS:
Please reference the OGS International Scholarships and Private Lenders By Country guide for more information on opportunities based on your home country.
The Office of Student Financial Services manages an Outside Scholarship Search website. Some scholarships may include a U.S. citizenship requirement.
International students may wish to consider private education loans to meet college expenses. You may be required by the lender to get a credit worthy co-signer who is a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen.
Military and Veterans
Servicemembers and veterans should visit the University Registrar’s Veterans page for guidance on accessing education benefits. You can find further support via Georgetown’s Military and Veterans’ Resource Center and by contacting militarybenefits@georgetown.edu.
Federal Academic Alliance Scholarship – For civil servants pursuing a master’s or certificate.
Partner Institutions
BGE partners with universities and other institutions around the world. If you are a member of one of these partners, you may be eligible for partial scholarships.