Below you will find links to databases and programs offering multiple types of aid.
- Pivot is a searchable database of federal and private funding opportunities in all fields. You can refer to the Pivot Guide for guidance on using this database. Please note that you will need to have an institutional email address from a member institution to access this database.
- CARAT is a database that allows students to search for fellowship opportunities by keyword, citizenship requirement, length of opportunity, stage in graduate school, and more. Through CARAT, you can find links to application materials and instructions on how to apply. Please note that you will need to have a HarvardKey to access this database.
- Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is a searchable database that contains a wealth of information on foundations and the grant programs they sponsor. You can refer to the FDO Guide for guidance on using this database.
- The Harvard Committee on General Scholarships has a number of programs for applicants planning to study at Harvard graduate and professional schools. These fellowships range in amount and duration. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a fellowship will be awarded. For more information, visit the Committee on General Scholarships website.
- Additional benefits may also be available to veterans of the US armed forces.
- US citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for Federal Work-Study. The Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) is a federally funded financial aid program. Details about the program, as well as a link to search for on-campus jobs, can be found in the link above.
- Educational loans may be available to help students meet the cost of attendance at Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. More information can be found on the Harvard Griffin GSAS webpage Student Loans[MW1] .
- There are employment opportunities on campus that are not federal work-study specific.