Because such grants are usually awarded for the year following grant application, students should apply for the grants well in advance of expected enrollment. International applicants should apply for awards offered by their own governments or by governmental and private agencies in the United States. Information regarding fellowships and other sources of financial assistance can often be obtained from the student's own government or from the United States Embassy. In applying for such awards, prospective students are advised to indicate their intention to attend The Fletcher School if admitted. Fletcher Scholarships Scholarship decisions are made by the Committee on Admissions and Scholarships based on the criteria of merit and need.
Scholarships are renewable for the second year of studies unless otherwise noted.
No distinction is made between domestic and international students in awarding scholarship funds. Information about Federal Work-Study can be obtained from the Tufts University Financial Aid Office. Teaching and Research Assistantships Fletcher students may serve as teaching assistants at Tufts University in the undergraduate departments of Political Science, Economics, History, and Modern Languages, or in the International Relations Program. These assistantships normally are awarded to second-year students. Students interested in teaching assistantships should make inquiries directly to the individual departments at Tufts University as early as possible for full consideration.