Stanford Summer Session Tuition Grants

The Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has been informed about an opportunity at Stanford University. Here is the information:​

For 2026, we are offering a Merit Grant for students with a 3.5 GPA or higher, and for those who are awarded a Merit Grant, additional Need-Based Grants are available to help further reduce the cost of tuition.

 Merit Grant Eligibility and Requirements:

  • Have completed at least one year of undergraduate study
  • Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher (or equivalent)
  • Submission of a short essay

 Need-based Tuition Grant Eligibility:

  • Meet all requirements of a merit-based grant
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Provide a copy of Student Aid Report from a completed FAFSA application for the 2024-2025 or 2025-26 academic year.
  • FAFSA must be completed for current institution and not for Stanford University.

​T​he application deadline to be considered for a Tuition Grant is February 13, 2026.

​You are also invited to attend an upcoming webinar​ on Tuesday, January 20th. This session will highlight the opportunities available to  visiting students, including details about ​Stanford’s merit and need-based grants.

 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM PST
Location: Zoom
Registration Link:  https://stansum.co/prospective-student-webinar-2026
 

This webinar will cover:

  • How Stanford Summer Session works
  • Academics and Student Life
  • Details on our Tuition Grants for qualified students
  • Q&A session to answer student questions live

Students can sign up to learn more at: https://summer.stanford.edu/merit-grant-interest.

​If you have any further questions, you can reach out to Patricia Hall, Academic Programs, Stanford Summer Session at pghall@stanford, edu, or visit summer.stanford.edu.