Merit Based Programs

Academically competitive, merit-based awards are available in many graduate programs at the University, particularly though not exclusively for doctoral students, and are typically designed to support students engaged in full-time pursuit of the graduate degree. Assistantships provide a program-related practical teaching, research or administrative experience. In addition to the educational benefit afforded to appointed graduate assistants through the experience, assistantships provide a stipend in compensation for the teaching, research or administration service provided. Fellowships are awards providing a stipend, without service requirements, intended to allow for the graduate student to be exclusively engaged in his/her academic work. Tuition Scholarships are awards applied toward University tuition costs. The vast majority of assistantship, fellowship and tuition scholarship awards are administered directly in the University’s schools and colleges by faculty and staff in each academic program. Accordingly, inquiries regarding the availability and qualification for such awards should be directed to the academic department of interest. Prospective students seeking to apply for such awards should include the graduate assistantship/fellowship application form with the application for graduate study submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions, by the published deadline. Continuing graduate students should make direct application for funding with the academic department of enrollment. A small number of administrative assistantships and tuition scholarships are additionally available within University administrative/service offices and the Office of Residential Life. A roster and contact information for these positions (PDF file) may be viewed or printed from the link on this page.

•Tuition Scholarships