For a PhD in either History or Political Science, how much is a typical fellowship per year? How much other scholarships do most PhD student receive? Through scholarships, fellowships, and other grants, can you usually get most of your tuition and room/board paid for, and then a little more with student loans? Is a PhD more grant money or more loans usually in History and Political Science?
If you get a fellowship, then your tuition is covered and you’ll get a small stipend between 10 and 30 thousand per year (the actual amount varies by college and department). PhD students are almost always funded so you wouldn’t have to worry about loans.