Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
Eligibility is limited to individuals who, at the time of application, are: eligible to receive a federal grant, loan or work assistance; intend to pursue a doctoral or Master of Fine Arts degree in an eligible field of study; and are a U.S. citizen or national, a permanent resident of the United States, in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and intending to become a permanent resident, or a citizen of any one of the Freely Associated States.
Applicants must also either: be entering into a doctoral program in an eligible field of study or have not yet completed the first full year in the doctoral program, in an eligible field of study for which they are seeking support; or be entering a Master of Fine Arts program, or have not yet completed the first full year in the Master of Fine Arts program for which they are seeking support.
The Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program assists students to undertake graduate study in eligible fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences leading to a doctoral degree or to a Master of Fine Arts degree. Students must demonstrate (1) superior ability and achievement, (2) exceptional promise, and (3) financial need.
- Applicant Information Form (including the Listing of Honors and Awards in Block 11]
- Social Security Number
- GRE scores
- Official Transcripts
- Listing of honors and awards
- Certification of Eligibility Form
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Supporting art materials (Art applicants only)
Based on financial need.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required as part of the application for a Javits fellowship in order to complete the financial need calculation. Applicants must submit the FAFSA, which will be available on January 3, and must submit the form no later than January 31.