What Is The Purpose Of The Program?
To provide funds and professional experience from institutional sources to help meet a student’s costs.
How Much Are The Awards?
The awards range from approximately $500 to $5,000 for the academic year and are paid directly to the student twice, at the beginning and end of each semester, and are not deductible from the Bursar’s bill. However, some awards like the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship offer up to $48,000 in an academic year.
Who Can Receive This Money?
Graduate students with demonstrated proficiency in their area of study. Financial need is only a part of the selection criteria for assistantships.
How Much Do I Have To Repay?
No monetary repayment is required; students must complete assigned tasks.
Registration Requirement
To receive an assistantship for Summer semester, a student must be registered for at least 3 credits in the summer session and/or 6 credits or more credits in the Fall. To receive an assistantship for the Fall and Spring semesters, a student MUST be registered for 6 or more credits (thesis will meet this requirement) in the given semester.
How Do I Apply?
Through your department chair, or in the case of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship, please visit the fellowship’s page for application requirements.
Rights And Responsibilities Of Recipients
For assistantships or fellowships to be awarded in successive years, the student must make satisfactory progress toward a degree, show financial need, and meet all requirements of the agreement. Students must not owe any refunds on Federal Pell Grants or any other awards paid, or not be in default of any student loan.