Master of Computer and Information Technology

Dean’s Master’s Scholarship for Online Students

The Dean’s Master’s Scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to online Master's students to promote the University's objective of attracting academically talented students who contribute to a thriving student community. These students are expected to advance the school's mission of scholarship, teaching, and research for the betterment of society. Each scholarship applicant will be evaluated based on their unique qualifications. Additionally, during the selection process, special attention will be given to applicants' socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, as well as their dedication to fostering an inclusive student body aligned with the school's goals.

Tuition

• 2024–2025 Academic Year Costs*

  • Tuition: $3,500 per course unit

  • Online Services Fees: $156 per course unit

  • *Tuition and fees are posted as a guide and will be adjusted on a yearly basis.

    **Half Credit Courses are billed at half tuition and half fees.

Eligibility

• Students will be eligible to apply for a scholarship only at the time of application during the early application period only. 

• This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.

• Recipients of the Dean’s Master’s Scholarship will receive funding so long as they maintain a 2.7 cumulative GPA.

How to Apply

• The application for the Dean’s Master’s Scholarship is embedded within the MCIT Online application.

• Submit your completed application for Penn Engineering Online. Those interested in the Dean’s Master’s Scholarship will be required to apply for the Early Application period.

• Any application that is incomplete at the deadline will not be eligible for scholarship consideration.

Application Questions

1. How will your experience and academic achievements help promote the University’s ongoing commitment to an inclusive student body within Penn Engineering Online?

2. How will the financial support of the Dean’s Master’s Fellowship for Online Students help you reach your goals?

Spring 2025 Scholarship Admission Cycle

• Application Opens: June 3, 2024

• Application Due: October 7, 2024

• Decision Notification: November 8, 2024

Technology Requirements

• MCIT Online is an online degree program and it is your responsibility to have and maintain internet access that permits you to receive and transmit information freely for the duration of the program. Penn is not responsible for any inability to access the program due to disruptions in your internet service, whether caused by technical problems, governmental or other third party actions.

• Internal or external webcam

• Please see the system requirements for Honorlock, the proctoring service used by the program.