The UCLA/Getty Master’s Program in the Conservation of Archaeological and Ethnographic Materials is fortunate to have an endowed fund dedicated to student financial support. These fellowships will not generally be sufficient to cover all costs; however, they should make a substantial contribution to meeting student expenses. The amount of internal financial support for students will be decided on an individual basis by the Admissions Committee and students will be notified of fellowship support at the time they are accepted to the program. 

UCLA Fellowships

The University offers a few fellowships for students in M.A. programs.  The majority of fellowships are only available to Ph.D. students.  One fellowship that is available to M.A. students is the Graduate Opportunity Fellowship (GOF).  More information on GOF and other student support can be found through UCLA Graduate Division.

Outside Funding Sources

Jakob K. Javits Fellowships Program

This program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability who are selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need to undertake study at the M.A. level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences.  The recipient of the award received the fellowship each year for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree. Tuition and fees are covered for the fellow and a stipend, based on financial need is also awarded.  The deadline for application is October 15.

FAIC George Stout Grant

The George Stout Memorial Fund offers funding, up to $1,000, to help students who are members of AIC attend professional conferences.  The deadline for applications is December 15.

Fowler Museum Awards for Graduate Students

The Fowler Museum offers two awards to any graduate student registered at UCLA, or receiving a graduate degree from UCLA, who is planning a career in a field related to the goals of the award.  The Ralph C. Altman Award is available for graduate students focusing on the fields of ethnic and ancient arts.  The Arnold Rubin Award is awarded to graduates students working in the areas of African, Pacific, and Native American arts and material culture, and popular phenomena emphasizing the unconventional arts of living peoples, regardless of geographic area. The recipient of each award received $3,000.  Applications are available at the Fowler Museum in December.