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Building your financial plan

Investing in graduate school is a significant decision, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. When you apply to Fletcher, you gain access to a wide array of scholarship opportunities that recognize both merit and financial need.

With scholarships, on-campus employment, and financial aid, we are committed to ensuring that both U.S. and international students have access to the financial support needed to pursue their education goals. 

Comprehensive Financial Guidance

Our financial aid team is committed to guiding you through all your options, helping you build a personalized, holistic plan to fund your degree. From scholarships to work study opportunities, we are here to support you every step of the way, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – your academic journey. 

Apply for Scholarships

Prospective students are required to indicate on their admissions application if they wish to be considered for scholarship aid. By doing so, you open the door to a range of financial opportunities designed to help you succeed at Fletcher.

  • Fletcher scholarships, awarded on the basis of a holistic application review and demonstrated financial need, are available to both U.S. and international students. These scholarships are designed to support your educational journey, covering a portion of tuition costs. It's important to note that most scholarship awards do not cover full tuition, so we encourage students to explore additional funding sources. By taking advantage of all available resources early in the process, you can build a comprehensive financial plan that empowers you to fully engage in your Fletcher experience.

    • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Tufts school code is 002219.
    • You will need an FSA ID number to apply online. You may obtain a number here.
    • You are encouraged to complete your FAFSA by February 15 to allow provisional credits to be reflected on your Tufts tuition bill, which will be available electronically in early July.
    • Need-based financial aid awards will arrive via email from Tufts Student Financial Services. Please monitor your junk and spam filters to be sure you receive this important message.

  • Fletcher is pleased to offer several additional scholarship opportunities to enrolled students. The following scholarships are awarded annually, and may provide funding in addition to institutional scholarship aid. Fletcher will send enrolled students annual application announcements for the following, each of which requires a separate application:

    • Dacor Bacon House Foundation Fellowship
      • Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired (DACOR), an association of US Foreign Service Officers in Washington, D.C., awards the Bacon House Foundation Fellowship annually to a Fletcher student, in an amount up to $10,000 ($5,000 per semester). The award is made primarily on the basis of academic excellence and requires an expressed interest in an international relations field such as language, conflict resolution, international economics, or environmental science.
    • The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund
      • The Will of Dolores Zohrab Liebmann created a perpetual charitable trust designated as "The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund" for the purpose of funding advanced education and graduate study grants. Each award covers the cost of tuition and an $18,000 annual stipend. Tufts University nominates three qualified candidates for this fellowship;  Fletcher may put forward two candidates for the Tufts University selection committee to consider.
    • Gregory Henderson Scholarship
      • This scholarship is made possible through a gift from the Estate of Maia Henderson, a longtime friend of Fletcher. The Henderson Scholarship supports Fletcher students pursuing Korean Studies. The terms of this scholarship are explicit: scholarship recipients will be required to submit a letter of thanks to the trustees of the estate detailing their pursuit of Korean Studies while at Fletcher.
    • The John L. Robinson Educational Fund Fellowship
      • The John L. Robinson Educational Fund at the North Texas Community Foundation (The Robinson Fund) will grant scholarships on a competitive basis to second-year master's students studying United States-Arab World commercial diplomacy and business diplomacy. Fellowship recipients will receive a full-tuition scholarship for their second year of study at The Fletcher School. Open to MALD and MIB students who are academically qualified with a demonstrated interest in United States-Arab World commercial diplomacy and business diplomacy.

  • External scholarships can provide additional support as you finance your education. Learn more about available opportunities through APSIA.

  • Many students work between 8-12 hours weekly, either on or off campus. International students with an F-1 visa may work up to 20 hours a week on campus. Find employment opportunities through the Tufts Student Employment Office.

  • Second-year and doctoral students may work as teaching and research assistants. Professors choose their own assistants. Teaching and research assistantships are treated as student employment at Fletcher. Assistantships do not reduce tuition fees. The stipend for assistantship positions is typically around $2,000. You may also find opportunities through Tufts University or other institutions in the Boston area. 

  • Several banks and private lenders offer educational loans for financing graduate school education. Most private lenders require a U.S. cosigner for international students. Detailed information on Alternative Private Loans can be found on the Tufts University Student Financial Services website.

  • If you’re pursuing a career in public service, you may be eligible for grant funding through LRAP. Available both to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, LRAP grants vary in size but may cover up to the full amount of each year’s student loan payment for debt incurred while at Fletcher. Learn more. 

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