Graduate Financial Support Information
External Funding Opportunities
External Scholarship Opportunity (Scholarship Universe)
Also, NJIT awards funding to a select number of qualified full-time graduate students. Ph.D. students may receive support in the form of teaching and research assistantships that normally cover full tuition and stipend. A limited number of MS and PhD fellowships are also available. Eligibility and selection criteria for most types of support are summarized below:
The Louis Berger International Scholar Award
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF)
NSF GRF Merit Worksheet
| Type of Support | Contact | Who is Eligible |
| Federal Loans | Financial Aid | U.S. citizens, permanent residents; full-time or part-time students, based on financial need. |
| Federal Work study | Financial Aid | U.S. citizens, permanent residents, full-time students, based on position availability |
| Industry Co-op | Career Development Services | Full-time students, based on position availability; master's only |
| Hourly Jobs | Financial Aid | U.S. citizens, permanent residents, international students, full-time students, based on position availability. Students must be making satisfactory academy progress according to the requirements of the financial aid office |
| Scholarships, Fellowships | Graduate Student Fellowships | Limited number of fellowships for full-time students |
| Assistantships and Awards | Graduate Student Assistantships | Full-time, based on academic merit or priorities and on funds available (institution and department based) |
| Curricular Practical Training | Office of Global Initiatives | International students, based on INS regulations and industry availability |
Note: University policy stipulates only registered students are eligible for student employment. For summer employment, registration is verified for either the summer or fall session to ensure eligibility.