Funding Opportunities

Financial Support for Higher Learning

Graduate students at the University of Denver have a number of funding opportunities available to them, including scholarships, assistantships, and research grants. Our graduate students receive nearly $56 million in institutional financial aid each year, funding exploration and innovation in every department.

If you have questions about funding opportunities or financial support services, don't hesitate to reach out to us

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Find opportunities to support your education.

Explore Graduate Aid

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    Grants & Scholarships

    Most funding from scholarships, grants and fellowships is offered on the basis of academic merit and awarded by  a college, department or program, while others are awarded by external agencies. Funding is applied directly to your educational costs without a service or employment requirement.

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    Assistantships

    Graduate assistantships give an average of 570 students the opportunity to gain valuable experience while engaging in research, teaching or work in academic or administrative offices on campus. Contact your graduate program directly about available opportunities. 

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    External Funding

    Some graduate students seek out private scholarships and awards to fulfill unmet costs. This can be a time-consuming process, so we recommend starting early.

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    Career@DU

    The Office of Student Employment connects DU students with employers on campus and in the Denver area. We're committed to promoting job opportunities that help you meet educational expenses and gain valuable experience.

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    Fellowship Opportunities

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Career & Professional Development

If you're looking for an internship or need help planning your future after graduation, our office of Career & Professional Development has you covered.

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Office of Financial Aid

Visit the website of Graduate Financial Aid & Support to receive detailed information about applying for aid, managing costs and aid options.

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Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

Learn about funding for research and scholarship, including internal and external funding sources.

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Office of Student Billing

Visit the Office of Student Billing website for information about tuition and fees, making payments, health insurance, or administration of Federal Perkins Loans.

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