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Harvard University scholarships

Curated official links for Harvard University students in Massachusetts. This page is not a live search and not a complete awards database. Confirm eligibility on each official site. Tap Save on a link to track it on the Saved page (this browser only). This is not a paid ranking.

Official Harvard University awards page (opens in a new tab)

How awards work at Harvard University

Harvard College's Griffin Financial Aid Office gives need-based aid.

  1. Need-based aid

    Aid is based on your family's financial need.

  2. Forms

    Harvard has a guide on completing the FAFSA. Check the official page for the other forms you need.

  3. Work

    Term-time work can help cover personal expenses.

Who runs awards: Griffin Financial Aid Office

Summarized from Harvard University’s official pages, checked November 2026. Names and steps can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Deadlines

  • Harvard University awards: deadlines vary by award and change each year. Confirm each one on the official awards page.
  • FAFSA: The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both. Official FAFSA page
  • Harvard College financial aid

    Griffin Financial Aid Office hub for need-based Harvard Scholarships. Confirm current contribution rules on the official College site.

  • Types of Harvard aid

    How Harvard scholarships, federal grants, and outside awards are packaged. Harvard College aid is need-based — not merit scholarships.

  • FAFSA

    Free Application for Federal Student Aid — start here for U.S. federal grants, loans, and work-study. Confirm deadlines on StudentAid.gov.

  • StudentAid.gov

    U.S. Department of Education hub for federal aid types, FAFSA, and loan tools. Not a lender marketplace.

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Country: United States (Harvard University is in Massachusetts) · School: Harvard University

Questions about Harvard University scholarships

How do I apply for awards at Harvard University?
Harvard College's Griffin Financial Aid Office gives need-based aid. Need-based aid: Aid is based on your family's financial need. Forms: Harvard has a guide on completing the FAFSA. Check the official page for the other forms you need. Work: Term-time work can help cover personal expenses.
Where do I find official Harvard University scholarships?
Start on Harvard University's official awards page: https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid. This WealthNutz page links to it and to other official sources. It is not a complete awards database.
When are Harvard University scholarship deadlines?
Deadlines vary by award and change each year. Check each award on Harvard University's official page before you apply. WealthNutz does not list deadlines it can't confirm.
Do I apply for government student aid separately?
Yes. School scholarships are separate from federal aid. Most federal, state, and many school need-based awards start with the FAFSA on studentaid.gov. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both.
Is WealthNutz part of Harvard University?
No. WealthNutz is an independent education site. School and government links are never paid placements, and you always apply on the official site.