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Assistantships, Fellowships, & Scholarships

Assistantships, Fellowships, & Scholarships

Georgia Tech offers a range of funding opportunities to support Industrial Design students, including assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and financial aid. 

The School of Industrial Design awards a limited number of scholarships and fellowships to BSID and MID students each year. Graduate students may also be eligible for Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs) and Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs), which provide valuable opportunities to participate in research and teaching while receiving financial support. 

For current tuition and fees, visit the Georgia Tech Bursar website.

Graduate Assistantships & Fellowships

Graduate assistantships provide financial support while giving students opportunities to contribute to the School's teaching and research mission.  

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) 
GRAs work with faculty on research projects, often supported by external grants or contracts. Opportunities depend on available funding and the alignment between a student's interests, skills, and the needs of a research project. 

Students interested in research assistantships are encouraged to explore faculty research areas and connect with faculty whose work aligns with their interests. 

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) 
GTAs support courses and other teaching activities within the School. Available positions are typically shared with graduate students before the semester in which they are offered. Positions are competitive, with selection based on factors such as relevant knowledge, experience, and alignment with course needs. 

Assistantship Support 
Eligible graduate assistantships include a stipend and tuition support in accordance with Georgia Tech policies. Work commitments and stipend levels vary by appointment. 

For current stipend rates, eligibility requirements, and Institute policies, visit Georgia Tech's Stipends for Graduate Assistantships | Policy Library.

 

Fellowships

Dean's Fellowship 
A $10,000 fellowship awarded to an outstanding incoming graduate student. 

Libowsky Fellowships 
Fellowships awarded to incoming graduate students based on factors considered during the program application and admission process. 

Additional fellowship and financial support opportunities are available through Georgia Tech's Office of Graduate Education and Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. 

Additional Financial Resources

Georgia Tech offers additional financial resources for undergraduate and graduate students. Eligibility and application requirements vary by program. 

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid 
Explore Institute scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance. 

International Student and Scholar Services 
Find financial resources and guidance for international students and scholars. 

Office of International Education Scholarships
Explore scholarships supporting study abroad and other international education experiences.

Office of Disability Services
Find resources, scholarships, and awards available to students with disabilities.

Georgia Tech Alumni Association Scholarships
Explore geographic, corporate, affinity, and other alumni-supported scholarships. 

Stamps Presidential Scholarship Program
Learn about Georgia Tech's merit-based scholarship program for exceptional incoming first-year students.

Veterans Resource Center
Explore financial resources and support available to veterans, military-affiliated students, and their dependents.

External Scholarships and Fellowships

 Students are also encouraged to explore scholarships and fellowships offered by professional organizations, foundations, industry partners, and other external organizations. Eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements vary by opportunity. 

 

Achieve Atlanta
The Achieve Atlanta scholarship is a need-based award designed to support low-income Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students pursuing various paths after high school. Eligible students must have graduated from an APS with a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 80.
Award Amount: Up to $5,000 scholarship per year (renewable for up to four years of school)

Student Scholarships | American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund supports American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. Any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally recognized tribe with at least a 2.0 grade point average, and enrolled as a full-time student can apply for a scholarship.

Against The Grain Scholarships
Against The Grain (ATG) awards scholarships to a select group of Asian American high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate school students. ATG has awarded more than 55 scholarships and more than $75,000 since 2011.

Financial Aid and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | essayontime.com.au
Courtesy of Essay On Time, find a list of scholarships for students with Autism, ADD/ADHD, hearing disorders, visual impairments, learning disabilities (such as dysgraphia to dyscalculia, dyslexia, and other conditions), and other disabilities.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship | ListsOfScholarships.com
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development offer yearly scholarships for outstanding young people (18 years old or younger) who have already completed a significant piece of work in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy, or ‘outside the box.’
Award Amount: Yearly scholarships of $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000

Student Scholarships & Funds | Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta provides hundreds of scholarships each year to students through a variety of scholarship funds.

Harriet Irsay Scholarship | ListsOfScholarships.com
Every year, the American Institute of Polish Culture offers several scholarships to American undergraduate and graduate students, preferably of Polish heritage. These are awarded to students from a variety of majors and academic disciplines, including Communication, Education, Film, Music, History, International Relations, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Polish Studies, Public Relations and Business.
Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.With the 33rd class in 2021, the Foundation has provided over 6,450 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $75 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Award Amount: Full Tuition

Student Merit Awards | IDSA
Each year, IDSA recognizes exceptional student design talent through our Student Merit Awards program. The competition highlights the very best creativity, problem solving and design brilliance in each of IDSA's five North American Districts. A jury panel of design leaders and educators representing a cross-section of professional practice and design academia is assembled annually to review and select winners. Two winners are selected from each District for this prestigious distinction, one at the Undergraduate (SMA) level and one at the Graduate (GSMA) level. 

Vectorworks Design Scholarship | Vectorworks
The Vectorworks Design Scholarship invites undergraduate and graduate students in major disciplines related to the architecture, landscape architecture, entertainment, and interior design fields to submit their recent, finished work.

Student Scholarships | American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund supports American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. Any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally recognized tribe with at least a 2.0 grade point average, and enrolled as a full-time student can apply for a scholarship.

Against The Grain Scholarships
Against The Grain (ATG) awards scholarships to a select group of Asian American high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate school students. ATG has awarded more than 55 scholarships and more than $75,000 since 2011.

Financial Aid and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | essayontime.com.au
Courtesy of Essay On Time, find a list of scholarships for students with Autism, ADD/ADHD, hearing disorders, visual impairments, learning disabilities (such as dysgraphia to dyscalculia, dyslexia, and other conditions), and other disabilities.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship | ListsOfScholarships.com
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development offer yearly scholarships for outstanding young people (18 years old or younger) who have already completed a significant piece of work in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy, or ‘outside the box.’
Award Amount: Yearly scholarships of $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000

Student Scholarships & Funds | Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta provides hundreds of scholarships each year to students through a variety of scholarship funds.

Harriet Irsay Scholarship | ListsOfScholarships.com
Every year, the American Institute of Polish Culture offers several scholarships to American undergraduate and graduate students, preferably of Polish heritage. These are awarded to students from a variety of majors and academic disciplines, including Communication, Education, Film, Music, History, International Relations, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Polish Studies, Public Relations and Business.
Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship.

Student Scholarships | American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund supports American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. Any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally recognized tribe with at least a 2.0 grade point average, and enrolled as a full-time student can apply for a scholarship.

Against The Grain Scholarships
Against The Grain (ATG) awards scholarships to a select group of Asian American high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate school students. ATG has awarded more than 55 scholarships and more than $75,000 since 2011.

Financial Aid and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | essayontime.com.au
Courtesy of Essay On Time, find a list of scholarships for students with Autism, ADD/ADHD, hearing disorders, visual impairments, learning disabilities (such as dysgraphia to dyscalculia, dyslexia, and other conditions), and other disabilities.

Harriet Irsay Scholarship | ListsOfScholarships.com
Every year, the American Institute of Polish Culture offers several scholarships to American undergraduate and graduate students, preferably of Polish heritage. These are awarded to students from a variety of majors and academic disciplines, including Communication, Education, Film, Music, History, International Relations, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Polish Studies, Public Relations and Business.
Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship

Chapter Scholarship Programs | PFLAG
This scholarship will reward an outstanding LGBTQ student or straight ally and encourage them to pursue post-secondary education.
Award Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship

International Fellowships | American Association of University Women : Empowering Women Since 1881
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline, and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application.
Funding: $18,000 - $30,000

P.D. Soros Fellowship for New Americans – Eligibility (pdsoros.org)
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program is intended for immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. Applicants must be New Americans who are 30 or younger as of the application deadline, and who are planning on starting or continuing an eligible graduate degree program full-time in the United States. Applicants may apply to the Fellowship while they are applying to graduate school, or after they are already enrolled in graduate school.

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