Financial support from the Department is available for eligible students in a number of ways:
- Fellowships
- Research Assistantships
- Graduate Student Instructorships
Application for all types of aid should be indicated on the application for admission. Complete applications accompanied by a statement of purpose, personal statement, official GRE general test scores (minimum score of 1200 with a 4.0 on the writing), transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation are due by January 15. Any delay beyond this date may reduce the chance of receiving an offer. Award notification will be made by April 1.
The University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid administers loan funds in accordance with University policies. Requests for information regarding available funds should be directed to:
Office of Financial Aid
University of Michigan
2500 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
There are several outside fellowships that applicants can apply to directly.
SNAME Graduate Scholarship
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers awards at least 6 graduate scholarships each year to U.S. and Canadian citizens. The application deadline is February 1.
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
601 Pavonia Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
NDSEG Fellowship Program
The Department of Defense offers a three-year, National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship for advanced study in fields which include naval architecture and marine engineering (U.S. citizens only). The application deadline is in early January.
NDSEG Fellowship Program
American Society for Engineering Education
1818 N Street N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
ndseg@asee.org
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awards a number of three-year fellowships to graduate students in engineering (U.S. citizens only). The application deadline is in early November.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
help@nsfgradfellows.org
866-673-4737
ASNE Scholarship Awards
The American Society of Naval Engineers sponsors scholarship programs to encourage students to enter the field of naval engineering (U.S. citizens only). Applications should be made by February 15.
American Society of Naval Engineers
1452 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
