Support

The Stanford Graduate Fellowships in Science and Engineering program was launched in 1997, with a campaign goal of raising $200 million in endowment.   The program met its goal just three years later, in April 2000.   This achievement was accomplished through the generous support of many donors - alumni, corporations, foundations, and friends - who recognized Stanford's need to attract outstanding Ph.D. candidates and provide them the freedom to explore their fields of interest without relying on part-time employment or advisors' funding.

Stanford Graduate Fellows each receive three years of tuition support as well as a living stipend, set at $26,500 for the 2004-05 academic year.   More than 900 fellowships have been awarded during the program's eight years, and 170 recipients have since earned their doctorates.  

The 343 endowed, named Stanford Graduate Fellowships permanently link their donors with science and engineering education at Stanford.   In addition, donors receive letters from their fellows and have the opportunity to meet with them and follow their progress.   Each April, the Stanford Graduate Fellowships Research Symposium brings together donors, students, and faculty for Fellows' presentations of their innovative research results.

If you would like more information about the SGF campaign or are interested in other giving opportunities to support graduate students, please contact:

Tim Portwood
Assistant Vice President for Development
Office of Development
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
326 Galvez Street
Stanford, CA 94305-6105
Telephone: (650) 723-0070
Facsimile: (650) 723-9290

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