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Stanford Electrical Engineering PhD Financial Assistance
Merit Based
Fellowship
United States of America
Provided by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria
- PhD in Electrical Engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a master’s degree is not required.
- TOEFL scores required for non-native English speakers.
- Strong academic record; students must maintain satisfactory academic progress, including enrolling in 8-10 units each quarter, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and completing required milestones timely.
Application Process
- Complete the online application through Stanford's Graduate Admissions portal.
- Submit all required documents, including transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and resume/CV.
- Pay the application fee or apply for a fee waiver if eligible.
- Ensure all materials are submitted by the program-specific deadline.
- Documents Required:
- Official academic transcripts
- TOEFL scores (if applicable)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume or curriculum vitae
Scholarship Benefits
- Funding Coverage
- Full tuition waiver
- Stipend or salary to cover living expenses
- Health insurance subsidy (50% of premium if enrolled in Cardinal Care)
- Teaching and research assistantships available
- Duration of Funding
- Funding is guaranteed for the duration of the PhD program (typically 5-7 years), contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.
- Extra Benefits
- Opportunities to apply for prestigious fellowships such as the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, which offers additional funding and leadership development.
- Access to departmental resources and support for securing external fellowships.
- Potential for summer internships, such as the Apple Stanford EE PhD Fellowship in Integrated Systems, which includes a paid internship and financial support for one academic year.
Additional Details
- Typically in December; specific dates vary by program.
- For inquiries, refer to the Stanford EE admissions page.
- Students are encouraged to apply for external fellowships and scholarships to supplement their funding.
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Fields of Study
Electrical Engineering
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details
TypeMerit Based
FundingFellowship
Country United States of America
Universities
Stanford University