Scholarships and Fellowships
Scholarships and Fellowships
One of Princeton’s defining commitments is its promise to ensure that a Princeton education is affordable to every student. Scholarships and fellowships, along with support from Annual Giving, are essential to fulfilling that promise.
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“We cannot make the difference that we want to make in the world unless we are drawing talented students from every sector of society.”
Did You Know?
100% of the demonstrated financial need of every student is met by grants.
83% of recent seniors graduated with no debt.
For seniors who borrowed, the average total indebtedness at graduation was $12,500.
Admission is need-blind for all applicants, including international students.
Graduate fellowships help Princeton’s Graduate School attract the most promising emerging scholars.
Ph.D. students are guaranteed funding typically for five years.
Financial Aid: Student Voices
“The financial package that I was given by Princeton was unparalleled — it gave me momentum to follow my dreams.”
![Matthew Trotter scholarships](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1__1160x1160/public/2022-01/Matthew-Trotter.Scholarships.1450x.010422.jpg?itok=OrGENgi_)
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![Taraje Whitfield scholarships](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1__1160x1160/public/2022-01/Taraje-Whitfield.Scholarships.1450x.010422.jpg?itok=AnJeCgo-)
![Luz Victoria Simon Jasso scholarship brochure](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1__1160x1160/public/2022-01/Luz-Victoria-Simon-Jasso.Scholarships.1450x.010422.jpg?itok=fMhgCANz)
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![Emily Sanchez '22 standing on Princeton campus with fall foliage in background](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1__1160x1160/public/2021-02/Emily_PrincetonStudents_0018.jpg?itok=H0_QNU4c)
![Vinny Wagner '21 standing in front of stone wall and ivy](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1__1160x1160/public/2021-02/Vinny_PrincetonStudents_0245.jpg?itok=_UrG1McW)
![Danya Valek '20 seated in front of Princeton campus building](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1__1160x1160/public/2021-02/Danya_PrincetonStudents_0567.jpg?itok=fLjlCLY4)
![Jordan Thomas '18 Rhodes Scholar holding Newark Schools proclamation](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1__1160x1160/public/2021-02/JordanThomasRhodes.png?itok=6eEaZDNs)
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A Signature Commitment to Affordability and Access
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Princeton’s defining commitment to affordability could not be achieved without the exceptional generosity of our alumni, parents and friends.