PhD Funding

Fellowships and Assistantships

Program research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and Graduate School appointed scholarships and assistantships are available for incoming full-time students. Applicants who are seeking financial assistance should state in their application letter that they would like to be considered for an assistantship or fellowship. Financial Support Information  Financial Aid’s Cost of Attendance page

Kent School of Social Work and Family Science Scholarships

New Student Information

Graduate school can be difficult, but we want to help you identify every resource you can to be successful. Resource information available here.

Tuition & Fees

Go to the Bursar’s website for current tuition.


These scholarships are designed to provide support for students who have been admitted to the PHD program at the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science who need assistance for conducting, presenting and publishing PHD research. These awards are open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
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