Scholarships & Financial Aid
Research and Teaching Assistantships
As a graduate student, you may be eligible for a research or teaching assistantship.
Research assistantships are awarded competitively. Research assistants work up to 20 hours a week and are compensated with a basic health insurance plan, a stipend and tuition remission.
Teaching assistantships typically require you to work 20 hours a week in support of the department’s undergraduate programs. You’ll be compensated with a basic health insurance plan, nine credits of tuition remission per term and a nine-month stipend.
If you have questions about fellowships and/or assistantships, please contact our graduate office.
University Financial Aid
Qualified students entering a School of Pharmacy PhD program may be eligible for university fellowships, teaching assistantships and/or research assistantships.
These opportunities, generally awarded by April 1, provide support through stipends, tuition remission and health insurance. Individual awards vary. Learn more about university financial support.
Graduate School Scholarships
The First Summers Research Initiative is a competition for summer research awards for domestic doctoral students who are traditionally underrepresented in their field of study. Valued at $6,000, applicants can apply each summer until they achieve candidacy, although preference is given to first-time applicants.
For the Doctoral Dissertation Completion Grant, departments nominate doctoral students who have completed all requirements for the degree, except the required dissertation, and are advanced to candidacy. The award is for five months and includes a stipend and one credit of tuition remission.
The Phi Delta Gamma Scholarship Fund award goes to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding scholarship and evidence of community service.
Terminal Master’s Project Completion Grant
The Terminal Master’s Project Completion Grant carries a stipend and one credit of tuition remission. Departments nominate students who have completed all requirements for their degrees, except the required project. The award is for five months.
External Funding: Graduate Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards
Certain organizations outside of Temple University provide grants, fellowships, scholarships and other awards for graduate students. Learn more about the numerous external awards and funds available to graduate students.
Federal Financial Aid
Federal Stafford Loans
Applying for federal Stafford loans requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). At Temple University, unsubsidized Stafford loans are available to full-time graduate students up to a maximum amount of $20,500 annually.
Federal Work-study
Eligibility for the Federal Work-study Program is based on the applicant’s need as determined by the information on the applicant’s FAFSA. In addition, students must be enrolled at least half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students are paid biweekly for hours worked.
Learn about aid, scholarship and work-study options at Student Financial Services and find information on costs, aid and more for graduate students.
Contact
Rozina McFadden handles financial aid requests for School of Pharmacy students. Contact her at 215-707-4448 or email rozina.mcfadden@temple.edu.
You may also contact Student Financial Services at sfs@temple.edu or 215-204-2244 to learn more about your particular situation.