I am only in the applying stages right now, but I am going to get a MFA or PhD (depending on what school I get accepted to) in Film Studies. Please suggest a few places to look for funding.
2006-10-17 04:24:43 · 4 answers · asked by chickensneezer 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you are a top candidate, the university will offer you a fellowship, a teaching assistantship, or a research assistantship. These usually include full tuition remission (or at least partial tuition remission).
Graduate students usually pick the program in which they will enroll by which one offers the highest level of support.
If a department chooses to support you by offering an assistantship, it means they expect you to do well in their program, and are hoping you will choose their program.
How do you get one? You can mention it (BRIEFLY!) in your statement of purpose (application statement), but don't dwell on it. Fellowships and assistantships are earned, not pleaded for.
If you have high GREs, a high undergraduate GPA (particularly in Film Studies, which I assume was your major), outstanding letters of recommendation, and a literate statement of purpose which also demonstrates a grasp of current theory, and a clear focus in terms of your intended area of concentration, you should be a strong candidate.
Outside of that, there is not really a lot of funding for graduate study available. Assistantships and fellowships are often the only way to go.
2006-10-18 19:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to let your programs know you need funding. Many grad students teach. Teaching pays pretty good. There are plenty of other opportunities to work for your program as well. If you are a strong candidate, schools will offer you these positions as enticement to attend their school.
2006-10-17 07:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill out the FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) and get government student loans. I am in grad school right now working on my masters, and i have paid for it all in subsidized loans so far. As a grad student you arent eligible for government grants, but you can get loans just like anyone else. its easiest.
2006-10-17 04:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a lemonade stand
2006-10-17 04:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by Chris F 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋