- Graduate Dean's Fellowship
The Graduate Dean’s Fellowship is designed for individuals from underrepresented groups who have overcome social, cultural, or economic conditions. The Graduate Dean’s Fellowship will be awarded for up to a maximum of two years. These awards will be made to students who show the greatest promise for scholarly and professional achievement in their respective disciplines.
Pursuant to Section 9.16 of the Board of Higher Education Act (110 ILCS 205), the Illinois Board of Higher Education currently defines underrepresented groups as a citizen or resident alien who identifies as African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaska Native, or an individual with a disability.
Interested students should review the guidelines and application packet for more information.
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- Doctoral Fellowship
The Doctoral Fellowship is designed for those nominees who show the greatest promise for scholarly and professional achievement in their respective disciplines at the doctoral level.
Fellowships will be awarded for three semesters - fall, spring, and summer semesters for a total of eleven (11) months. The Doctoral Fellowship pays a monthly stipend (excluding Summer Intersession May 16 thru June 15) and provides a full tuition waiver for fall and spring semesters, and up to 9 hours in the summer.
Interested students should review the guidelines and application packet for more information.
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- Masters Fellowship
The Master's Fellowship is a one-time award at the master's degree level that is designed for those nominees who show the greatest promise for scholarly and professional achievement in their respective disciplines.
The fellowship will be awarded for three semesters - fall, spring, and summer semesters for a total of eleven (11) months. The Master's Fellowship pays a monthly stipend (excluding Summer Intersession May 16 thru June 15) and provides a full tuition waiver for fall and spring semesters, and up to nine (9) hours in the summer.
Interested students should review the guidelines and application packet for more information.
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- Morris Fellowship
The Delyte and Dorothy Morris Doctoral fellowships have been established by Southern Illinois University to honor a distinguished former president and his wife. During Dr. Morris' tenure as president (1949-71), the University grew to be a comprehensive research institution and established doctoral programs in twenty-two fields, now over thirty fields.
The Morris Doctoral Fellowship is designed for those nominees who are new to Southern Illinois University (SIU). This fellowship is intended for applicants who possess exceptional credentials as indicated by high scholastic standing, excellent scores on standardized tests, outstanding recommendations, and evidence of significant potential for research and publication.
The Morris Doctoral Fellowship is a five-year financial support package. The Graduate School provides a 12 month 50% research fellowship award for the first three years and the department provides a 12 month 50% graduate assistantship for the last two years. They will also receive a $1000 allowance for books, scholarly travel, and research materials for the first three years, while being paid by the Graduate School.
Interested students should review the guidelines and application packet for more information.
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- PROMPT Assistantship
Proactive Recruitment of Multicultural Professionals for Tomorrow
The PROMPT Program (Proactive Recruitment of Multicultural Professionals for Tomorrow) is an initiative developed by the Graduate School of Southern Illinois University (SIU) to increase the number of individuals receiving advanced degrees in the United States from families which have traditionally not had access to the opportunities of higher education and who, through their life and / or cultural experiences, have unique and potentially positive contributions to make to the program, the discipline, and in the larger academic community. The Graduate School, in alliance with participating academic departments, will provide financial assistance packages to competitive, admissible students to pursue advanced study at SIU.
Pursuant to Section 9.16 of the Board of Higher Education Act (110 ILCS 205), the Illinois Board of Higher Education currently defines underrepresented groups as a citizen or resident alien who identifies as African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaska Native, or an individual with a disability.
Interested students should review the guidelines and application packet for more information.
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- Dissertation Research Assistantship
Dissertation Research Assistantship
Dissertation Research Assistantships are academic awards designed for students who are in the dissertation preparation stage of their graduate education. Students should be able to complete the dissertation during the period of the award.
Interested students should review the guidelines and application packet for more information.
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