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Chicago Booth PhD Financial Aid
Merit Based
Scholarship
United States of America
Provided by University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Admission to the Stevens Doctoral Program at Chicago Booth.
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 100.
- IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 7, with at least 7 in each subsection.
- GRE or GMAT scores as required by the specific dissertation area.
Application Process
- Choose a dissertation area and review specific requirements.
- Prepare and submit an online application through the University of Chicago's application portal.
- Submit all required documents, including test scores and letters of recommendation.
- Await admission decision.
- Documents Required:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Standardized test scores (GRE or GMAT).
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS), if applicable.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose or personal statement.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
Scholarship Benefits
- Funding Coverage:
- Full tuition waiver for five to six years of full-time study, conditional on satisfactory progress.
- Annual stipend of $50,000 (as of Fall 2024), guaranteed through years 1-5.
- Student health insurance coverage.
- Computer subsidy or provision.
- Access to research and conference travel funding (up to $3,000 per academic year).
- Duration of Funding:
- Five to six years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.
- Five to six years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.
- Extra Benefits:
- Guaranteed teaching assistantships in the third and fourth years.
- Opportunities for research assistantships throughout the program.
- Access to additional funding for larger research projects through the Stevens Program or Booth’s research centers.
- Mentorship from distinguished faculty and access to extensive alumni networks.
Additional Details
- Program Structure:
- Students typically complete coursework and examinations within the first two years, followed by dissertation research starting in the third year.
- A total of five teaching assistantships are required, usually fulfilled in years three and four.
- Deadlines:
- Application deadlines vary by dissertation area; applicants should consult the specific program pages for exact dates.
- Application deadlines vary by dissertation area; applicants should consult the specific program pages for exact dates.
- Contact Information:
- Phone: +1.773.702.7298
- Email: phd@chicagobooth.edu
- Financial Aid Email: financial.aid@chicagobooth.edu
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Fields of Study
Open to all
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details
TypeMerit Based
FundingScholarship
Country United States of America
Universities
University of Chicago