External Sources of Financial Aid

In cooperation with the office of the Associate Academic Vice President for Graduate Studies, Mullen Library, and the Office of Graduate Student Services, we have assembled a collection of resources identifying sources of external sources of financial aid for graduate students. Please feel free to visit us and take advantage of the publications and materials presented in this document.

Financial Aid Directories

Yale Daily New Guide to  Fellowships and Grants, 1999

Grants for Graduate & Postdoctoral Study, 1995

The Grants Register, 2001

NASA Guide to Graduate Support, 1995

The Graduate Scholarship Book, 1990

Barron's Guide to Financing a Medical School Education, 1994

Financial Resources for International Study, 1989

Individual Listings

Career Services receives announcements of a variety of third-party graduate financial aid programs. Aid includes loans, grants, and fellowships. Providers include government, private organizations and public associations. The announcements include detailed explanations of the programs, criteria, and applications.

Information is organized into the following subject areas:

• Law/Politics and Philosophy
• Business/Accounting and Management
• Engineering/Science, Medical and Health
• Fine Arts/Humanities
• Library Science
• Social Science/Psychology/Education

There are also programs dedicated to minorities and women.

Other Assistance

One noteworthy source of information about graduate financial aid is The Foundation Center, 1627 K Street, NW, third floor, Washington, DC 20006 (202-331-1400), this organization serves as a clearinghouse on foundations, corporate giving, and grants for individuals. In particular, they maintain a library which is open to the public.

Questions or Suggestions? Email us at: careers@cua.edu

The Catholic University of America Home Page
All contents copyright © 1996
Revised: July 17, 2003.