Graduate Scholarships

• Apply to one of our master's or certificate programs via the online application.
• Navigate to the "Application Information" page.
• Select "Tufts Degree Program or Bridge Partner School Alumni applying to a School of Engineering master's or certificate program" in response to the last question on the page.
• If you are eligible, these benefits will then be applied automatically to your application.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Return to Tufts School of Engineering and earn your MS degree or graduate certificate at a reduced tuition rate. Alumni are eligible for double jumbo scholarships with benefits that include:

• up to a 20% per credit tuition discount
• waived graduate application fees
• waived GRE scores
• only submitting 2 letters of recommendation

Learn more about the scholarships below and start your application today!

Double Jumbo Alumni Scholarship
Alumni who have earned a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree from Tufts University and are newly enrolling in a School of Engineering MS degree or graduate certificate program beginning in the Fall of 2020 or later may be eligible for a 20% per credit tuition scholarship. There is no time limit regarding the number of years since graduation. Current TEEP, BS/MS, and full-time PhD students are excluded from the scholarship. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other discount or scholarships without advance permission from the School of Engineering Dean of Graduate Education and applies to School of Engineering programs only.

NOTE: Tufts University transcripts that are submitted as part of the online admissions process will serve as confirmation of an applicant’s eligibility for the Double Jumbo Alumni Scholarship. No separate application is required.

Tufts alumni who are now employees of the university are not eligible for the Double Jumbo Scholarship if they receive benefits through Tufts’ tuition remission program

Tufts School of Engineering offers undergraduates and alumni from select institutions a streamlined application process and tuition scholarship to those pursuing a master’s degree

Learn more about the scholarships and start your application today!

MS degree seeking students
All students from participating universities in the MS Bridge program will receive a 20% per credit tuition scholarship that will be applied throughout your enrollment in the School of Engineering MS degree program.

Dual MS degree seeking students
(On campus MS in Engineering Management, Innovation and Management, or Technology Management & Leadership + MS in Engineering)
Dual degree students will be allowed to double count up to four courses toward their degrees, saving them time and money. They may also be eligible for scholarship funds upon beginning the MSEM, MSIM, or MSTML program. Courses may not be counted more than two times across certificates or degree programs. Fifth-Year students pursuing two MS degrees will need to complete a minimum of 16 additional courses beyond their BS program. Please refer to the School of Engineering Graduate Student Handbook for more information.

NOTE: Bridge students are defined as individuals who are current students or alumni of select institutions. There is no time limit on years since graduation. This discount cannot be combined with any other discount or scholarship without advance permission from the School of Engineering Dean for Graduate Education.

MS in Engineering Management Scholarships
Tufts Gordon Institute awards tuition scholarships to both U.S. citizens/permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens. Recipients will be notified of the amount of their award at the time of acceptance.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Merit is assessed through the application for admission. To be considered for a tuition scholarship, applicants must fill out the financial aid section of the online application. We strongly encourage applicants who want to be considered for a Gordon Institute scholarship to complete their application for admission along with the financial aid application by the Round 2 application deadline.

See the MSEM Program Overview for more information about the program

MS in Innovation and Management Scholarships
Tufts Gordon Institute awards tuition scholarships to both U.S. citizens/permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens. Recipients will be notified of the amount of their award at the time of acceptance. These scholarships are one-time, non-renewable awards with the funds split across the terms of the student’s enrollment in the program.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Merit is assessed through the application for admission. To be considered for a tuition scholarship, applicants must fill out the financial aid section of the online application. We strongly encourage applicants who want to be considered for a Gordon Institute scholarship to complete their application for admission along with the financial aid application by the Round 2 application deadline.

See the MSIM Program Overview for more information about the program

Yellow Ribbon Scholarships
The current Yellow Ribbon Scholarship award at Tufts is $5,000 annually for students enrolled in the Friedman School, the Fletcher School, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Engineering. You can find additional information about the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. 

If you have questions about these scholarships, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@tufts.edu or call 617-627-3395.