US Department of Defense to end active-duty graduate sponsorships at Princeton, other Ivy League universities from 2026-27
The US Department of Defense will stop funding active-duty military personnel for graduate studies at Princeton and other elite universities from the 2026-27 academic year. This move expands an earlier decision targeting Harvard. Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Pentagon will focus on programs aligned with defense objectives. The directive impacts professional military education, fellowships, and certificate courses.
