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Fellowships and Grants

 
The Graduate School at the University of South Florida provides over a million dollars annually in diverse student funding as well as workshops and a summer program that promotes and encourages diverse student success." Rod Hale, Coordinator, USF Graduate School, Diversity Fellowship Programs.

Funding for diverse students is a high priority at USF to help attract and retain some of the best students in the nation. Applications for these awards are posted on the website in the Fall semester. The deadline for all applications is February 1st of each year.

GRADUATE DIVERSITY AND ACCESS FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship provides full-time tuition plus a 2-year, $8,000 annual stipend for master's-level and a 3-year, $12,000 annual stipend for doctoral-level students. Strong consideration is given to academically talented students who are traditionally underrepresented in graduate programs pursuing graduate degrees in underrepresented disciplines such as physics, engineering, philosophy, marine science, mathematics, psychology, and selected disciplines in education (i.e., math, science and special education).

McNAIR DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship provides full-time tuition plus a 3-year, $15,000 annual stipend for 5 USF doctoral-level students who have graduated from regional national Ronald E. McNair programs. Students must present strong evidence of undergraduate research experience and academic talent.

W.E.B. DU BOIS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
This need-based fellowship provides full-time tuition plus a 2-year, $8,000 annual stipend for master's-level and a 3-year, $12,000 annual stipend for doctoral-level students. Open to students demonstrating need (determined by FAFSA) with strong consideration given to academically talented students who are first-generation aspirants pursuing graduate degrees in underrepresented disciplines.

PAN AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP
This need-based fellowship provides full-time tuition plus a 2-year, $8,000 annual stipend for master's-level and a 3-year, $12,000 annual stipend for doctoral-level students. Open to bilingual (Spanish/English) students demonstrating need (determined by FAFSA) with strong consideration given to academically talented students who are first-generation aspirants pursuing graduate degrees in underrepresented disciplines.

GRADUATE DIVERSITY & ACCESS SUMMER PROGRAM

This program is designed to prepare new graduate students for academic success at the University of South Florida. Strong consideration is given to students who are traditionally underrepresented in graduate programs. The participant is granted a $1,300 summer stipend and is required to enroll in a summer graduate courses in their discipline. The student is also required to attend weekly workshops sessions involving aspects of graduate study such as the use of the library, mentoring, coping strategies, research and writing, and time and stress management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
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