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Fellowship Opportunities
Keck Graduate Institute understands the importance of financial aid in assisting students to cover the cost of attendance. This coming year, KGI anticipates awarding nearly 2 million dollars in fellowship aid to the incoming class through fellowships and scholarship matching.
At this time, students applying for the Master of Bioscience (MBS) program are the only applicants eligible for KGI fellowships and scholarship matching.
KGI Funded Fellowships
MBS applicants are encouraged to submit their applications in the priority round in order to receive first consideration for KGI fellowships. All KGI fellowships are awarded on the basis academic merit, and the overall promise shown by an applicant.
General criteria for potential awards include:
- Academic Potential
- Work and/or relevant research experience
- Leadership/community involvement
All admitted applicants are also eligible to received named fellowships ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 per year. For the 2012–2013 application cycle, 25 named fellowships were awarded to the incoming class. These named fellowships are funded through the generous donations of our Board of Trustees members, Philanthropic Organizations, and key leaders in the life science industry. For a full list of donors, please visit the fellowship donors page.
All admitted students will receive an aid package that is unique to him or her.
Fellowship Application Process
The online application for the Master of Bioscience (MBS) program now includes the application for fellowships. Please fill it out to the best of your knowledge and be sure to estimate the anticipated costs for the two years of student at KGI.
Scholarship Matching
Keck Graduate Institute is proud to announce our scholarship matching program! Students who have received a scholarship or fellowship from outside KGI will be able to have their scholarship matched. Adequate proof of scholarship must be provided before scholarship matching is considered.
There are many places to find outside scholarships. If you belong to clubs and organizations, please speak to their main office for more information. Here are some scholarship resources to help get you started: