Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
316
Days
March 12 2026
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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Louis B. Seigle Fellowship

Description

The Louis B. Seigle Fellowship will be awarded to graduate students pursuing entrepreneurial activities, or one who has proposed such activities and must be a Texas citizen. First priority is given to citizens of the Houston, Texas area with a second priority available to other Texans. The award includes standard tuition, student health insurance, and a standard stipend. Applicants must submit at least two letters of recommendation, preferably from MIT faculty (for currently enrolled students) or from the applicant's admissions folder (if entering). All nominations must be submitted by the departmental graduate office on behalf of the student. Students who qualify for this scholarship should contact their graduate administrator to be considered for nomination.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Texas
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Massachusetts
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Business/Consumer Services

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Nomination form, Research summary
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript