Scholarships & Funding for Data Science Degrees
Ways to pay for a data science degree, and the awards we have verified on official university pages (59 so far). A listing never means that every student or program qualifies, and the existence of assistantships or scholarships does not make a program “fully funded”. For doctoral funding guarantees, see funded PhD programs.
Scholarships
Awards a university or department funds. Eligibility, amounts and renewal rules are set by the university; most are competitive. Admission does not mean an award.
American University — Master of Science in Data Science Online · Master's
Eligibility: Applicants are automatically considered; no separate application
Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026American University — MS Data Science · Master's
Partial tuition scholarships or partial tuition with a graduate assistantship stipend
Eligibility: All applicants are automatically considered
Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026Institutional merit-based scholarship
Boston University — MS in Data Science (Residential) · Master's
Scholarships typically range around $10,000.
Eligibility: All admitted residential MSDS candidates (domestic and international) are automatically considered; full funding is not offered.
Source: bu.edu · verified October 11, 2026DSI full, half and quarter tuition scholarships
Brown University — Master's in Data Science (Sc.M.) · Master's
100%, 50% or 25% of tuition
Eligibility: U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents; limited number; merit and need-based consideration.
Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026Brown University — Online Master's in Data Science: Policy, Governance & Society · Master's
up to 50% of tuition
Eligibility: All applicants automatically considered; first-come, first-served.
Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026Merit-based scholarships (in-person programs)
Clarkson University — Master of Science in Applied Data Science · Master's
up to 30% of tuition
Eligibility: Students in in-person graduate programs
Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026CDM Graduate Dean's Scholarship (U.S. citizens and permanent residents)
DePaul University — Data Science (MS) · Master's
$6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms
Eligibility: New MS students including Data Science; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; awarded at admission, no separate application; full-time enrollment required for disbursement.
Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 11, 2026CDM Graduate Presidential Scholarship (international students)
DePaul University — Data Science (MS) · Master's
$6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms
Eligibility: New international MS students including Data Science; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; awarded at admission.
Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 11, 2026Duke University — Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS) · Master's
Eligibility: Need and merit considered
Source: datascience.duke.edu · verified October 11, 2026New York University — Urban Data Science, M.S. · Master's
Tuition cost of 3 credits for the first semester
Eligibility: Incoming students
Source: engineering.nyu.edu · verified October 11, 2026New York University — Urban Data Science, M.S. · Master's
Eligibility: All admitted Tandon students are automatically considered
Source: engineering.nyu.edu · verified October 11, 2026Rice University — Master of Data Science (MDS) Degree, Online Program · Master's
$10K
Eligibility: Select applicants who submit completed applications by the early deadlines.
Source: cs.rice.edu · verified October 11, 2026Rice University — Master of Data Science (MDS), On-Campus · Master's
Eligibility: Top applicants; automatically considered upon application submission.
Source: cs.rice.edu · verified October 11, 2026Syracuse University — Applied Data Science Master's Degree (on campus) · Master's
Eligibility: All M.S. applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships and awards.
Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026Syracuse University — Applied Data Science Master's Degree (on campus) · Master's
30%
Eligibility: Residents of certain areas in Upstate New York
Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026iSchool merit-based scholarships
Syracuse University — Online MS in Applied Data Science · Master's
Eligibility: Students are automatically considered during admission; no separate application.
Source: onlinegrad.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026Texas A&M University — Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) · Master's
$2,000 scholarship that qualifies awardees for an in-state tuition waiver in their first year
Eligibility: Competitive; all admitted MSDS students are considered based on application materials.
Source: tamids.tamu.edu · verified October 11, 2026may cover up to 20% of the tuition amount
Eligibility: Admitted applicants are considered upon acceptance
Source: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026University of California San Diego — Master of Data Science Online (MDS) · Master's
may cover up to 20% of the tuition amount
Eligibility: Admitted applicants are considered upon acceptance
Source: mds.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026University of Colorado Boulder — Residential MS in Data Science · Master's
Three one-time $5,000 scholarships per academic year
Eligibility: Incoming domestic and international Residential MS-DS students; all applicants considered.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 11, 2026University of Colorado Boulder — Residential MS in Data Science · Master's
Two one-time $2,000 scholarships per academic year
Eligibility: Incoming domestic Residential MS-DS students with financial need shown through FAFSA.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 11, 2026MADS merit-based and need-informed scholarships
University of Michigan — Master of Applied Data Science · Master's
$1,000 to $6,000
Eligibility: All applicants are automatically considered; priority-deadline applicants receive first consideration.
Source: si.umich.edu · verified October 11, 2026University of Minnesota Twin Cities — Public Health Data Science MPH · Master's
Eligibility: Most considered automatically from the application
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026University of Notre Dame — Online Master's in Data Science · Master's
Source: datascience.nd.edu · verified October 11, 2026Stephenson Data Science Bicentennial Scholarship
University of Virginia — B.S. in Data Science · Bachelor's
Meets 100% of demonstrated financial need
Eligibility: Up to five students per incoming B.S. in Data Science cohort
Source: datascience.virginia.edu · verified October 11, 2026Bright Family Bicentennial Scholarship
University of Virginia — B.S. in Data Science · Bachelor's
Eligibility: One student per cohort
Source: datascience.virginia.edu · verified October 11, 2026Merit & Opportunity Scholarships
University of Washington — Master of Science in Data Science · Master's
partial
Eligibility: Admitted students are automatically considered; no separate application.
Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026Statistics and Computer Sciences selective scholarships
University of Wisconsin-Madison — Data Science, MS · Master's
Up to 25% of tuition fees, as fee deferrals
Eligibility: All admitted students are considered; limited number
Source: stat.wisc.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Fellowships
Merit-based graduate awards, usually competitive and most common at PhD level. A fellowship's value and length are what the university publishes — nothing more is assumed.
Dr. Hussein Abdel-Wahab Memorial Graduate Fellowship
Old Dominion University — Data Science & Analytics (M.S.) · Master's
Eligibility: Prospective master's students
Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026GIDS-REM fellowship (genomics track)
University of Rochester — MS in Data Science · Master's
Full tuition scholarship, stipend for the first academic year, health insurance and fees, and summer stipend
Eligibility: Genomics track applicants who are US citizens or permanent residents
Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026Quantitative Foundation Fellowships
University of Virginia — M.S. in Data Science, Online · Master's
Eligibility: Online MSDS students; distributed over five semesters, contingent on at least six credits per term and good academic standing
Source: datascience.virginia.edu · verified October 11, 2026Quantitative Foundation Fellowships
University of Virginia — M.S. in Data Science, Residential · Master's
Eligibility: Residential MSDS students; split between fall and spring, contingent on continuous enrollment and good academic standing
Source: datascience.virginia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Assistantships
Teaching or research positions that pay a stipend and/or tuition in exchange for work. That assistantships exist does not mean every student receives one.
Bowling Green State University — Doctorate Data Science (Ph.D.) · PhD
Scholarship and stipend (amount not published)
Eligibility: Doctoral students in data science; competitive.
Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 11, 2026Harvard University — Master's in Data Science · Master's
Paid at Harvard graduate student rates
Eligibility: A small percentage of second-year students
Source: seas.harvard.edu · verified October 11, 2026Teaching Assistant / Graduate Assistant positions
Michigan State University — Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) · Master's
Eligibility: MSDS students may apply; not guaranteed and competitive.
Source: msds.msu.edu · verified October 11, 2026Southern Methodist University — Master of Science in Data Science and Applied Statistics · Master's
Eligibility: A limited number
Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026Teaching and research assistantships
University of Colorado Boulder — Residential MS in Data Science · Master's
Eligibility: Residential MS-DS students are not eligible for teaching or research assistantships; hourly campus employment is available.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 11, 2026Graduate Assistantships (Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science)
University of Iowa — Master of Science in Data Science · Master's
monthly stipend and tuition waiver · Continued funding is contingent upon satisfactory academic and work performance.
Eligibility: All applicants are considered; PhD students have priority and MS students are considered for remaining positions.
Source: stat.uiowa.edu · verified October 11, 2026Teaching or research assistant positions
University of Minnesota Twin Cities — Public Health Data Science MPH · Master's
Partial funding
Eligibility: First-year master's students receive partial funding through a TA or RA position; many second-year students receive at least partial funding
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026SDS Graduate Assistantships (TA/IA)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Data Science and Business Analytics, M.S. · Master's
Reapply each semester
Eligibility: Students enrolled in SDS academic programs; 30-35 assistantships each semester; no tuition remission
Source: academics.charlotte.edu · verified October 11, 2026Graduate employee (GE) teaching or research appointments
University of Oregon — Master's in Data Science · Master's
GE support provides a full tuition waiver and stipend
Eligibility: Competitive
Source: scds.uoregon.edu · verified October 11, 2026Teaching, project or research assistantships (stipend only)
University of Wisconsin-Madison — Data Science, MS · Master's
Stipend pay only; no tuition remission
Source: stat.wisc.edu · verified October 11, 2026University of Wisconsin-Madison — Statistics: Statistics and Data Science, MS · Master's
Stipend pay only; no tuition remission
Source: stat.wisc.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition waivers
Tuition remission without a separate stipend unless the university says otherwise.
None verified yet.
Tuition discounts and special rates
Reduced rates for groups such as alumni, military members or employees of partner organizations.
Online program discounts and tuition reimbursement
Clarkson University — Master of Science in Applied Data Science (Online) · Master's
Eligibility: Online programs; many through employer and corporate partnerships
Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026Drexel University — Master of Science in Data Science (MS DS) · Master's
Eligibility: All applicants to SCIS master's and post-baccalaureate certificate programs are automatically considered
Source: drexel.edu · verified October 11, 2026Graduate merit-based tuition discount
Lewis University — Data Science, M.S. · Master's
Up to 20% off regular tuition · Renewed each semester based on eligibility
Eligibility: Based on prior undergraduate academic achievement; awarded at admission and renewed each semester based on eligibility
Source: lewisu.edu · verified October 11, 2026Southern Methodist University — Master of Science in Data Science and Applied Statistics · Master's
Eligibility: Need- and GPA-related, case-by-case
Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026University of Rochester — MS in Data Science · Master's
average award is 33% of tuition costs
Eligibility: Full-time admitted students; no separate application
Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026Tuition discounts and fellowships
University of Rochester — MS in Healthcare Data Science and AI · Master's
Eligibility: All applicants considered automatically
Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Employer tuition assistance
Programs where an employer pays part of tuition, sometimes through a university partnership. Terms are set by the employer.
Employer-Based Tuition Reimbursement
Boston University — Online Master of Science in Data Science (Online MSDS) · Master's
Source: bu.edu · verified October 11, 2026University of Notre Dame — Online Master's in Data Science · Master's
Eligibility: AT&T employees
Source: datascience.nd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Grants
Need-based aid that does not have to be repaid. Eligibility depends on the student, the program and the institution.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Graduate Student Conference Funding Awards
Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Master's in Data Science · Master's
up to $1000
Eligibility: Data Science or AI graduate students (MS or PhD) presenting at a conference
Source: wpi.edu · verified October 11, 2026Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Graduate Student Conference Funding Awards
Worcester Polytechnic Institute — PhD in Data Science · PhD
up to $1000
Eligibility: Data Science or AI graduate students (MS or PhD) presenting at a conference
Source: wpi.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Other funding
Other published funding arrangements.
No SEAS financial aid for master's candidates
Harvard University — Master's in Data Science · Master's
Source: seas.harvard.edu · verified October 11, 2026Southern Methodist University — Online Master of Science in Data Science (DataScience@SMU) · Master's
Eligibility: Active military members or veterans
Source: datascience.smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026Partial support for MS students
Stony Brook University — MS in Data Science · Master's
Eligibility: MS students are not typically considered for support at admission; a small number receive partial support via departmental or campus opportunities.
Source: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026No tuition-remitting assistantships
University of Wisconsin-Madison — Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior, MS · Master's
Source: guide.wisc.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Loans
Money that must be repaid with interest. Loans are not scholarships and are listed separately.
Stafford and graduate PLUS loans
Purdue University — Master of Science in Data Science (Online) · Master's
Source: purdue.edu · verified October 11, 2026Federal guaranteed loans (Option III program)
The University of Texas at Austin — Online Master of Science in Data Science · Master's
Eligibility: US-based students in Option III master's programs
Source: cdso.utexas.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Guides
Universities and award providers can submit a scholarship for review through the contact form. We publish it only after checking the official page.