You belong at Georgia Tech. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for graduate students. Explore our diverse student organizations, resources, and supportive programs tailored to meet our students’ unique needs.
Financial Support & Fellowship Opportunities
We offer a wide range of financial support and fellowship opportunities to help students from all backgrounds succeed in their academic journey.
Application Fee Waivers
The Office of Graduate Education provides Institute-level application fee waivers for participants of the specific programs. To be eligible, you must have proof of active participation when requesting the waiver.
To learn more, visit Application Fee Waivers.
Fellowship Opportunities
To learn more about fellowship opportunities, visit Fellowships and Funding.
International Students
Underrepresented and Minority Students
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Public Policy Fellowship Program
- Ford Foundation Fellowships
- GEM Master’s and Ph.D. Fellowships for Underrepresented Students
- Goizueta Foundation Fellowship at Georgia Tech
- GT UCEM Ph.D. Scholar Application
- NIH Diversity Predoctoral Fellowship
- GRAD Rise
- GT-Equal (School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering)
Women
Support Services & Campus Resources
Our campus is home to a variety of support services and resources designed to help you navigate your academic and personal journey.
International Students
Women Students
LGBTQIA Students
Students of Color
First-Generation and/or Low-Income Students
Students with Disabilities
Veteran or Military-Affiliated Students
Recruitment Programs & Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups
Our recruitment programs are designed to connect top talent with enriching experiences, fostering a campus community that values and celebrates inclusion and belonging in all its forms.
Underrepresented and Minority Students
- Focus Program
- Georgia Tech’s Focus program is one of the nation’s premier graduate recruitment programs designed to attract highly skilled students who have historically been underrepresented in higher education, equipping them with the knowledge and resources necessary to successfully navigate the graduate admissions process.
- National Name Exchange
- The National Name Exchange focuses on removing barriers to access for those students historically underrepresented in higher education including first-generation students, veterans, racial and ethnic minorities, specific genders in some fields, and other groups.
- Virtual Graduate School Showcase
- The Virtual Graduate School Showcase (VGSS) hosted by Georgia Tech is an annual event and an opportunity for prospective students to connect with recruiters from Georgia Tech as well as other universities from across the U.S. and world. Invitations are sent to students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education, such as the National Name Exchange, McNair Scholars, and more.
Student-Led Organizations
Join one of our many student-led organizations to connect with peers, find community, and share your passions. These groups provide a platform for leadership, networking, and creating a vibrant campus culture.
Access the comprehensive list of grad-student friendly organizations.
International Students
- International Ambassadors at Georgia Tech
- African Student Association
- Bangladesh Student Association
- Brazilian Student Association
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association
- Ecuadorian Student Organization
- Hong Kong Student Association
- India Club at Georgia Tech
- Indonesian Student Association
- Iranian Student Association
- Korean Student Association
- Korean Conversation Club
- Malaysian Student Association
- Singapore Society
- South Indian Association at Georgia Tech
- Syrian Student Organization at Georgia Tech
- Taiwanese Student Association
- Thai Student Association at Georgia tech
- Vietnamese Student Association
Women Students
- College of Computing Association for Graduate Women and Gender Diversity
- Society of Women Engineers
- Society of Women in Physics
- Women in ECE
- Women in Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Women in Materials Science and Engineering
- Women in Music Technology
- Woodruff School Graduate Women
- Women’s Transportation Seminar
- Women, Science, and Technology
- The Women’s Network
LGBTQIA Students
Students of Color
- AeroAfroAstro
- African Student Association
- Biomedical Engineering Alliance for Minorities
- Black Graduate Students Association
- Black Civil and Environmental Engineers at Georgia Tech
- Black in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech
- Black Industrial Engineers at Tech
- Black, Latino, and Indigenous in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Black Student Computing Organization
- ColorStack
- GRACIAS
- Latino Organization of Graduate Students
- Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at Georgia Tech
- National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
- National Organization of Minority Architecture Students
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers