The School of Education offers many funding opportunities for its graduate students. To learn more about funding options, please read the information below and inquire with your department of interest.
Ph.D. and MFA Candidates
Typically, our full-time Ph.D. and MFA students are fully funded through assistantships and fellowships. Your funding will depend on your career goals, the department you are admitted to, and your area of study. Funding offers are usually included within the admission offer. To learn more about the types of funding available, you can visit the UW–Madison Graduate School funding and financial aid webpage.
M.S. and M.A. Candidates
There are an array of competitive funding opportunities for M.S. and M.A. candidates. As you make your way through the UW–Madison and School of Education application processes, we encourage you to utilize the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) to apply for applicable scholarships for your area of study. To learn more about the types of funding available, you can visit the UW–Madison Graduate School funding and financial aid webpage and consult your department for additional funding recommendations.