Generous donors have provided MIT with permanent funds in support of stipend awards for students who fall into unique categories. The Office of Graduate Education administers these awards through an annual competition.
All nominations must be submitted by the departmental graduate office on behalf of the student. Students who qualify for one of the awards should contact their graduate administrator in order to be considered for nomination.
The following symbols are used in the award descriptions:
U.S. citizens are eligible
Permanent residents are eligible
Internationals are eligible
OGE awards: Deadline December 22, 2023
Fellowship list last updated November 9, 2023
Raj V. Tahil (1981) Fellowship Fund
| Number of Awards Available: | Not offered FY24. |
| Field: | Unrestricted |
| Amount: | N/A |
| Tenure: | One-time award, not renewable |
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Eligibility:
Preference in awarding the fellowships shall be given to graduate students performing research on improving the environment through scientific, engineering or public policy solutions.
Elie Shaio Memorial Award
| Number of Awards Available: | 5 |
| Field: | Schools of Engineering or Science, or the Department of Economics |
| Amount: | $5,000 stipend |
| Tenure: | One-time award, not renewable |
| Nomination requirements: |
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Eligibility:
First preference to graduates of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel; second preference to any Israeli citizen who has completed a degree at any university in Israel; and third preference to any graduate student in any department who is recommended by the Board of Directors of the B’Nai B’rith Hillel Foundation.
NEEKEYFAR Fund Award
| Number of Awards Available: | 4 |
| Field: | Unrestricted |
| Amount: | $5,000 stipend |
| Tenure: | One-time award, not renewable |
| Nomination requirements: |
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Eligibility:
Preference in awarding the financial support shall be given to students who are citizens and/or residents of Iran.
Robert B. Guenassia Award
| Number of Awards Available: | 5 |
| Field: | Unrestricted |
| Amount: | $5,000 stipend |
| Tenure: | One-time award, not renewable |
| Nomination requirements: |
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Eligibility
For a graduate student from either the Ecole Centrale or the Lycée Louis le Grand.
Ho-Ching and Han-Ching Fund Award
| Number of Awards Available: | 5 |
| Field: | Unrestricted |
| Amount: | $5,000 stipend |
| Tenure: | One-time award, not renewable. |
| Nomination requirements: |
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Eligibility:
For an enrolled or incoming graduate student from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai, China). A second preference will be given to graduates from other Chinese engineering universities if no students from Shanghai Jiao Tong University are currently enrolled or have been offered admission.
