Harvard University Fully Funded Assistantships & Scholarships
Complete statutory funding guide for international graduate students at Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts). Learn how to secure full tuition waivers, $46,000 - $50,000 / year living stipends, and application fee waivers.
Featured Fully Funded Programs & Fellowships
Harvard Griffin GSAS Doctoral Fellowships & Assistantships
Key Eligibility & Requirements:
- Distinguished academic excellence
- 3 letters of recommendation from faculty
- Statement of Purpose and sample of scholarly work
Graduate Assistantship Types & Benefits (GTA / GRA)
Graduate Research / Teaching Fellow (TF)
20 hours/weekLead laboratory research or undergraduate tutorial sections across Harvard departments.
Application Fee Waiver Guide
Standard Fee: $105Griffin GSAS offers fee waivers based on financial need submitted through the online application portal.
View 20+ University Fee Waiver CodesFrequently Asked Questions (Harvard)
Are Harvard PhD programs free for international students?
Yes. Every student admitted to a PhD program at the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences receives full tuition, health insurance, and a generous 12-month living stipend for a minimum of 5 years.
Local Living Cost Summary
Cambridge / Boston living expenses ($1,600 - $2,000/month) are comfortably offset by Harvard’s union-negotiated graduate student stipend ($46k-$50k/year).
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