<p>If someone wanted to do a stand alone masters (and not apply for a phd), is it still possible to get funding? It seems like all the fellowships are for Phd students.</p>
<p>It depends on the field. In some fields, there are many fully funded Masters programs. In some, there are few to none.</p>
<p>Most funded Masters programs offer (teaching or research) assistantships, not fellowships. In other words, there is a service dimension to funding. </p>
<p>In my field, there are no fellowships (university or foundation) for study at the Masters level. I suspect the situation is quite similar in other humanities disciplines, but I do not know for sure.</p>
<p>Out of curiosity, do students ever apply for a PhD out of financial necessity when all they really want is a MA/MS?</p>
<p>I have heard of some students applying for their masters and being offered a PhD spot because it was the only way the school could fund them. Obviously not the most selective school, but it happens.</p>
<p>What about for a terminal masters in Polisci? I looked and there doesn't seem to be much.</p>
<p>Ektaylor: yes, a few of my good friends have entered Social Work or Engineering PhD's and then just left after getting their masters...</p>
<p>It doesn't seem the best idea (especially a field like social work where one track is much more practice based and the other more research/teaching based), but I've seen it happen.</p>
<p>omg!!! this is my exact dilemma. I really only want a masters or Professional degree (like law) but I am considering the PhD route simply because majority are fully funded. I wondered if there were any funded Master's Programs as well but they seem to be very limited.</p>
<p>Right now I am leaning in the joint JD/PhD route but it is soooooo long.</p>
<p>There should be a combo of loans and TA/RA duties which may be funded as a work study or even tuition remission.</p>
<p>I'm not sure what field you are interested in, but I'm starting my M.A.Ed in the fall at Washington University in St. Louis and I'm receiving 100% tuition remission, paid health fee and a $1,000 fellowship. I am taking out a loan to help pay for living expenses, however.</p>
<p>I am very fortunate to have received full tuition + $12,000 for living expenses to get a master's degree next year in the social sciences. While they are definitely difficult to find, they are not IMPOSSIBLE. </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>