There are a wide range of Brandeis University scholarships available for both domestic and international students currently pursuing or planning to undergraduate and graduate degrees. Some scholarships cover partial or 100% tuition fees while others may also cover living expenses. Most of the scholarships offered by Brandeis University are either merit-based or Demonstrated need-based. Undergraduate applicants may receive Brandeis University scholarships ranging from 35000 USD. While the graduate scholarships range between 2,000 USD (1.66 lakhs INR) to 50-100% tuition fee. Many undergraduate scholarships are awarded to first and transfer students which can be renewable up to 8 semesters based on a minimum GPA of 3.0 (85%) in each semester.
| Scholarship Type | Merit-Based |
| Offered by | N/A |
| Organization | N/A |
| Application Deadline | N/A |
| Number of Scholarships | N/A |
| Amount | ₹3,171,700 ($35,000) |
| Renewability | Yes |
| International Student Eligible | Yes |
| Scholarship Website Link | https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/affordability/scholarships-fellowships/index.html |
To receive the Brandeis University scholarships at undergraduate level, the international applicants must apply for admissions and submit the FAFSA and CSS profile to make themselves eligible for scholarships. With a variety of scholarships, the eligibility criteria may differ from one another. The basic eligibility criteria for all scholarships is mentioned below:
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
Brandeis-Sponsored Merit Scholarships:
| Scholarships Name | Eligibility Requirements | Documents Required | Deadline | Award |
| Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund | Students in a undergraduate degree | Research project under the mentorship of Brandeis Faculty | Dedicate 7-10 weeks for research project | Resume (1 page) | Research Proposal (2500 words) | Contingency Plan | Mentoring Plan | Closed | 5,000 USD Stipends |
| Dean's Scholarship | Applicant with outstanding academic record | N.A | N.A | Variable |
| Presidential Scholarship | Student exceptional academic standing and personal contribution to school community | N.A | January 2, 2024 | 20,500 USD |
| Justice Louis D. Brandeis Scholarship | Academic excellence and 3.0 GPA (85%) of above | N.A | January 2, 2024 | 10,000 USD |
Brandeis University International Scholarships:
| Scholarships Name | Eligibility Requirements | Award |
| Wien International Scholarship Program | Demonstrated financial need | Variable |
| The Davis United World College Scholars Program | Graduates of United World College | 10,000 USD |
Brandeis University Fellowships:
| Fellowship Name | Eligibility Requirements | Deadline | Award |
| Leonard Bernstein Fellowship | Student having music as a major or minor subject | Early Decision 1 [November 1, 2024] | Early Decision 2 [January 2, 2025] | Regular Decision [January 2, 2024] | 20,500 USD |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship | Students admitted to undergraduate degree | Academic excellence | Students with extracurricular, and community involvement | Demonstrated financial need | Submitted FAFSA and CSS Profile | N.A | Based on Financial Need |
| Humanities Fellowship | Students participated in Humanities Keystone Seminar during 1st semester | N.A | 20,500 USD + 500 USD Stipend (internship, research or study abroad program) |
| QBReC Fellowship | Student demonstrated commitment in science | Must be Interested in interdisciplinary research | N.A | 20,500 USD + 6,000 USD Stipend for research (most successful applicants) |
The graduate scholarships at Brandeis University are offered by specific program departments. Apart from varying eligibility requirements, these scholarships may have varying deadlines and scholarship amounts. Some scholarships only require applicants to be admitted to a specific course while others have additional requirements for scholarship consideration.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
Brandeis University Graduate International Business School Scholarships:
| Scholarships Name | Eligibility Requirements | Award |
| Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship | Students enrolled in MA, Accelerated MA, MSF, MBA, MSBA | Member Beta Gamma Sigma | 25% on tuition and |
| Brandeis Alumni Scholarship | Brandeis alumni applying to a graduate degree at | Variable |
| Dean's Scholarship | Students with good merit | Full tuition waiver |
| Peace Scholarship | For students who were forced to leave their home country due to violent conflict or persecution | Variable |
| Peter Petri Global Fellowship | Students with a academic excellence, leadership potential and diverse background | Variable |
Brandeis University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Scholarships:
| Scholarships Name | Eligibility Requirements | Award |
| Merit Scholarships | U.S citizen or international applicant | merit-based | part-time or full-time student | Covers artial tuition fees |
| Need-based Scholarships | Completed FAFSA | Submitted CSS Profile | Covers Partial tuition fees |
| Alum Scholarship | Awarded to applicants who have previously studied a bachelor's at Brandeis Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | 2,000 USD |
| Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers Scholarship | Students enrolled in the following courses are eligible for the scholarship:
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2,000 USD |
Brandeis University The Heller School for Social Policy and Management Scholarships:
| Scholarships Name | Eligibility Requirements | Deadline | Award |
| Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships | Master's degree applicants | Demonstrated commitment to diversity advancements | Supplemental essay (500 words) | January 2, 2024 | 100% tuition fee |
| Feldman Foundation Endowed Fellowship | Supplemental essay (250 words) | | N.A | Variable |
| Commonwealth Corps Scholarships | Brandeis Alumni | Enrolled in the following courses are eligible for the scholarship:
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N.A | 50% tuition fee |
| Peace Corps Scholarships | Offered to students enrolled in the following fields
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N.A | 100% tuition fee or 60% (Returned peace Corp Volunteers) |
| Fitzduff Family Fellowship | Applicant currently working in government or international government firm | Have plans to work for next 2 years | Personal Statement | Letter to recommendations | Interview | April 15, 2024 | Variable and does not cover University fee is living expenses |
| Teach For India Scholarships | Students enrolling following courses:
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N.A | Covers 50% tuition fee |
| Institute for Nonprofit Practice Alumni Scholarships | Students pursuing Social Impact MBA and Social Impact MBA | N.A | Covers 50% tuition fee |
As there are numerous scholarships available at undergraduate and graduate level, the application process may vary. There is no separate application required for merit-based scholarships while need- based scholarships along with fellowships requires FAFSA and CSS profile. The external scholarships generally require a separation application along with documents like essays, letters of recommendation and personal statement.
Selection criteria for Brandeis University scholarships is based on various factors which include academic factors like GPA, leadership potential, extracurricular activities, and other factors such as financial requirements. Students with academic excellence are automatically considered for scholarships. On the other hand students applying for need based scholarships are required to demonstrate financial requirements through submission of FAFSA, CSS Profile and financial statements.