Established in November 2022, the purpose of the Khan Fellowship is to provide financial support to a master’s student or students in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Each fellowship applicant’s qualifications shall be considered individually. In awarding the fellowships, consideration will be given to students who have prior work experience or attended an undergraduate institution in areas of fragile humanitarian settings such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Ghana, Somalia, Jordan, Turkey, Syria, Yemen, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Algeria or Morocco, so long as such consideration is necessary and appropriate in keeping with the University’s goal of obtaining educational benefits by promoting unique perspectives. Scholars receive a one-time $3,500 tuition credit for their first year.
Eligibility
If there are no eligible students from the aforementioned countries, preference will be given to:
- Master’s students who have prior work experience or attended an undergraduate institution in South or Central Asia, North Africa or Eastern Africa; and
- Award a fellowship or fellowships to a graduate student or students, in accordance with the University’s financial aid policy, as it may be amended from time to time, and applicable federal and state laws.
Selection
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements are automatically considered at the time of application for admission. No additional application or materials are required.