Summary
The Vanderbilt University School of Engineering offers fully funded doctoral fellowships and graduate scholarships for prospective M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. students. Doctoral candidates are provided with full financial support, which includes a full-tuition scholarship, monthly living stipend, paid health insurance, and covered student activity fees. Partial tuition scholarships and external fellowship opportunities are also available for qualified Master’s degree students.
Graduate Funding & Scholarships at Vanderbilt University School of Engineering
Designation
- Ph.D. Fellow / Graduate Research Assistant / Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Master’s Degree Candidate (M.S. / M.Eng.)
Key Information Table
| Feature | Details |
| Institution | Vanderbilt University (School of Engineering) |
| Degree Levels | Ph.D., M.S., M.Eng. |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded (Ph.D.) / Partial Scholarships (Master’s) |
| Coverage | Full Tuition + Monthly Stipend + Health Insurance + Fees |
| GRE Requirement | Not Required |
| Application Fee (M.S.) | No Application Fee |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
Research Area / Academic Disciplines
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Division of Engineering Science and Management
- Interdisciplinary Materials Science
- Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
- Engineering and Surgical Intervention (ESI)
- Risk, Reliability and Resilience (RRR)
Location
- Institution: Vanderbilt University School of Engineering
- City/State: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Eligibility / Qualification
- Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Standardized Testing: GRE scores are not required.
- English Proficiency (for International Applicants): Required if prior degrees were not completed in an English-speaking country:
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 89
- IELTS: Minimum score of 7.0
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 130
- Evaluation Criteria: Academic accomplishments, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and overall research potential.
Scholarship Description / Financial Benefits
- Ph.D. Students (Full Financial Assistance):
- 100% full-tuition waiver/scholarship.
- Competitive monthly living stipend.
- Comprehensive paid health insurance.
- Covered student activity and recreation fees.
- Opportunities for prestigious supplemental university and departmental fellowships.
- Master’s Students (M.S. / M.Eng.):
- Partial tuition scholarships based on academic merit.
How to Apply
- Online Application: Create an account and submit your graduate application through the Vanderbilt University Graduate School Application Portal.
- Prepare Required Documents:
- Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Transcripts (Official electronic delivery sent to
cdm@vanderbilt.eduor mailed directly) - English proficiency scores (TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo), if applicable
- Submit Prior to Deadlines: Ensure all materials and waiver requests (if eligible) are submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the respective program deadline.
Last Date for Apply
Spring Intake Deadlines
- Ph.D. & M.S. Application Deadline: October 15 (11:59 p.m. ET)
- M.Eng. Programs: Rolling admissions
Fall Intake Deadlines
- Ph.D. Fee Waiver Deadline: December 1 (11:59 p.m. ET)
- Ph.D. Priority / Recommended Deadline: December 15 (11:59 p.m. ET)
- Ph.D. Final Application Deadline: January 8 (11:59 p.m. ET)
- M.S. Final Application Deadline: March 15 (11:59 p.m. ET)
- M.Eng. Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
- Admissions Offer Response Deadline: April 15
