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U.S. Department of Education

GAANN — Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need

BenefitEducationRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$30K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

GAANN fellowships support doctoral students with exceptional financial need in academic areas of national need including biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, and other Secretary-designated fields. Awards are made to graduate programs at eligible institutions, which then select fellows and administer stipends and tuition assistance. Fellows are typically expected to teach or conduct research as part of their academic preparation, and priority is given to students with exceptional academic merit alongside demonstrated need.

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Are you enrolled in a doctoral program at a GAANN-funded institution in a designated area of national need?
Can you demonstrate exceptional financial need as determined by the institution?
Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
Do you have a strong academic record and faculty support?
Specific fields and fellowship counts vary by institution award?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Application to the GAANN fellowship program at a participating institution
2FAFSA demonstrating financial need
3Official transcripts
4Letters of recommendation
5Statement of purpose or research interests

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the school or program office that handles GAANN — Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships

Department of Education

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Education

GAANN — Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need

BenefitEducationRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$30K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for school, training, meals, or education-related services.

Ask the school or program office what documents they accept if you do not have one item on the list.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Are you enrolled in a doctoral program at a GAANN-funded institution in a designated area of national need?
Can you demonstrate exceptional financial need as determined by the institution?
Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
Do you have a strong academic record and faculty support?
Specific fields and fellowship counts vary by institution award?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Application to the GAANN fellowship program at a participating institution
2FAFSA demonstrating financial need
3Official transcripts
4Letters of recommendation
5Statement of purpose or research interests

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the school or program office that handles GAANN — Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships

Department of Education

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)