Adkins Fellowship - Department of Biology (MS & PHD)

Awarded by Texas Christian University
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Scholarship deadline

January 15

Amount

$1,300 - $20,000

Awards Offered

Varies

Renewable

No

Is this a No Essay scholarship?

No

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Biology offers several Teaching Assistantships for MS and PhD students on a competitive basis. The MS Teaching Assistantship includes a full tuition award, a 9-month stipend of $16,500, and 75% of student health insurance at TCU.

All graduate students whose major professor is in the Department of Biology are invited to submit grant proposals to the biology Committee on Graduate Studies to receive summer financial support between their first and second years. Proposals will be evaluated by the committee, and funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to students with proposals deemed to contain the most scientific merit. All recipients of the Adkins fellowships are required to have a committee meeting during the third semester to discuss research progress. Please consult your faculty mentor for additional information.

Education Level

Bachelor degree

GPA

3.0

Application Start Date

No Information Available

Eligibility Criteria

US citizen

Admission to the graduate program is competitive and depends upon the undergraduate GPA (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale).

REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the graduate program is competitive and depends upon the undergraduate GPA (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) as well as relevant academic, research, teaching, and work experience conveyed through the statement of purpose and three letters of recommendation. The GRE General Test is not required for admission, but a student may choose to submit their exam scores to add to their overall application package.

All application materials must be submitted online at the College of Science & Engineering. Full consideration for admission with financial aid will be given to applicants received by January 15th.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program

Master/Graduate, Phd

University Name

Texas Christian University

Specialization

Biology and Biological Sciences

Field of Study

Biology, Biomedical and Biological Sciences

OTHER INFORMATION

Gender

Male/Female

Scholarship Frequency

Other

Ethnicity

Other

State

Not Applicable

Outside State Residents eligible

No Information Available

International Students eligible

No Information Available

Online Master Programs eligible

No Information Available

Credibility

High