While international students studying in the United States do not have access to financial aid, they still have the opportunity to receive funds for their studies through university fellowships and employment opportunities such as a teaching assistant or graduate student researcher. These opportunities vary depending on your academic unit and the fund availability at that time.
Graduate Division Fellowships for International Students
UCI’s Graduate Division additionally offers a range of fellowships that international students can potentially apply for. Current fellowship opportunities can be reviewed on the Graduate Division’s Current Fellowships page. Do note, the eligibility requirements vary for each fellowship, and it’s incumbent upon students to review the criteria for each individual fellowship opportunity. These can be found on the current fellowships page located here: https://grad.uci.edu/funding/current-fellowships/
Identifying Opportunities
The Funding Timeline is a useful tool to easily identify which Graduate Division administered fellowships might be applicable to international graduate students as it includes information regarding citizenship requirements. Be sure to maintain awareness that both the Funding Timeline and the current funding website are subject to regular updates, and their information can change. The Funding Timeline is located here: https://grad.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Funding_Timeline_2024-25.pdf
UCI actively evaluates and includes new funding opportunities, so students should regularly check the Current Fellowships page to stay informed about new available opportunities.
Overall, while international students might face restrictions on financial aid, there exists a multitude of opportunities to receive funding during their graduate study at UCI.
