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I'm an international student, and recently got an offer to enter Stanford's MS program in the EE department (not admitted to PhD yet, but can take quals after 2 quarters) Someone on "The Bank" forum told me that 1-year fellowships are NEVER offered to students in my position (i.e. those who are not confirmed to be in the PhD program). Can anyone confirm this? Also wondering if anyone knows when funding offers tend to be given out? Although that may not be all that relevant if I'm not eligible...

I should also point out, I'm an international student, not sure if that changes anything In any case, does anybody know how much the 1-year fellowships pay? According to http://sgf.stanford....ram/fellow.html the 3-year ones have a Stipend of $8,550 per quarter - would 1-year ones be the same? Cheers

Here's the appropriate part of the admission letter: "We are happy to inform you that we are able to offer you admission to our Master’s degree program for the start of Fall quarter 2011-2012. Congratulations! While you applied directly to our PhD program, this year the number of well-qualified applicants has far exceeded the number of people we can accept. Students enrolled under the MS option exclusively pursue the Master of Science degree. You may, however, take the PhD qualifying examination and advance to PhD candidacy by filing a petition with the EE Admissions Office after completing two full quarters of graduate study (excluding summer) and identifying a faculty advisor." and their response when I asked about funding: "Thank you for your email. We are currently in the process of allocating funds and students will know no later than April 20 if they receive a fellowship. Fellowship awards are based upon merit achievement, including undergraduate academic performance and research potential. Recipients receive 8-10 units of tuition per quarter and a quarterly stipend, usually for up to 3 quarters. Incoming students who are admitted to the Ph.D. program will also be considered for the Stanford Graduate Fellowship, a prestigious three-year University award. More information on the Stanford Graduate Fellowship can be found online." So you're saying that since I'm not yet accepted to PhD I won't be offered funding?

Are you sure about that? The e-mail says "Recipients receive 8-10 units of tuition per quarter and a quarterly stipend, usually for up to 3 quarters", which doesn't sound like it could apply to to PhD students ("units" is surely referring to coursework...?). Also I'm pretty sure I remember talking to an academic who knows students that went there, and said that they got a Fellowshop for their first year of Masters and then got money in the second year by a Teaching Assistantship. When you say "2. Then the EE department gives 1st year fellowships to a few students.", do you mean they are offered a fellowship which doesn't come into play until they have completed Masters and started PhD?

Hi all, I have an offer to enter Masters in EE at Stanford, and I'm waiting for an offer of financial aid. Does anyone know how much the 1 year fellowship stipend is? Not the 3 year one for PhD students, but the 1 year one for Masters students. Thanks