We recognize that a college education is a major investment. The Whitehead School offers a distinctive educational experience - at a cost that is comparable to other major, private universities. Read on to learn more about tuition and financial aid for our graduate and undergraduate studies. You may also contact the University's Office of Financial Aid.
Graduate Studies
Financial AidMost students take advantage of loans to help fund their education. A number of private, state, and federal student loan programs are available. To learn more, contact the University's Financial Aid Office, located in Bayley Hall, at (973) 761-9332.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are available to both U.S. and international students. The University makes available a limited number of these teaching, research and administrative assistantships each year to full time, matriculated graduate students.
Assistantships are competitive and granted for one academic year. These positions may be renewable for an additional year, based on the recommendation of the hiring department. An assistantship includes tuition remission for a maximum of 12 credits per semester and a monthly stipend. Graduate Assistants generally spend 20 hours per week doing directed professional or research work in a University department.
Students may apply for a graduate assistantship once admitted to a graduate degree program. Applications and information on the graduate assistantship program are available here. It is helpful to contact departments directly if you feel you have a talent or professional experience that directly applies to a particular department.
Whitehead School Scholarships
Research Assistant Scholarships
Deadline: March 31
Application: Contact Dean Sanjamino
The Whitehead School of Diplomacy offers a small number of merit scholarships to top students accepted into the master's degree program. These scholarships are available to students beginning their study in the fall semester. To be considered for a merit scholarship, applicants must submit a resume, and, a one page statement describing their research skills, along with their application. Scholarship recipients generally spend 10 hours per week assisting faculty of the School with research and other academic projects. Scholarships are renewed annually for students who maintain a 3.8 grade point average. Dual-degree program applicants are not eligible. Interested students should contact Dean Sanjamino for application and specific requirements.
US Albanian Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: December 15
Application: Contact Dean Sanjamino
US Albanian Scholarship Awards of $1,000 are available to full-time Whitehead School undergraduate and graduate students. The Scholarship was created to honor and celebrate those students who demonstrate an appreciation of Albanian tradition, culture, history and/or community life, irrespective of their national origin. Interested students should contact Dean Sanjamino for application and specific requirements.
Salgo Noren Foundation Summer Internship Grant
Deadline: May 11
Application: Contact Dean Sanjamino
The Salgo Noren Foundation-Whitehead School of Diplomacy Internship Grant has been established to help undergraduate and graduate Diplomacy students obtain maximum educational benefit of an internship experience or a competitive, related summer practical training opportunity.
The Grant will support travel and living expenses connected with the internship location or practical training location. Awards are not intended to cover tuition or internship program fees, and may not cover the total costs associated with the internship.
A minimum 3.4 GPA is required for undergraduate students, and a minimum GPA of 3.6 is required for graduate students. Interested students should contact Dean Sanjamino for application and specific requirements.
Additional Award Opportunities for Undergraduate & Graduate Students
In addition to financial aid awarded through the University, students at the Whitehead School of Diplomacy are strongly encouraged to consider applying for a number of external merit-based scholarships and fellowships available for students in the field of international relations. These are highly competitive opportunities and require careful, extensive preparation. They offer access to some of the most rewarding academic and professional experiences afforded to undergraduate and graduate students, both in the United States and overseas.
There are numerous opportunities for students to consider listed here. While the list is not exhaustive, it will help you begin your search in finding sources to support your education financially.
