Graduate fellowships are prestigious financial assistance opportunities available to graduate ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs.
A graduate fellowship is a form of financial assistance awarded on a competitive basis. Recipients typically receive a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend (amount varies by program). Although duties vary, most fellowships offer some portion of time that is non-service in nature, allowing you to focus more attention on your graduate studies.
Doctoral Fellowships
At UL Lafayette, our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Doctoral Fellowships presently offer a stipend of $22,000 for the academic year as well as a waiver of tuition and most fees. These fellowships are available to ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs pursuing a Ph.D. degree and fund three or four years of study, depending upon whether you enter with or without the master’s degree in hand.
ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Doctoral Fellowship Eligibility
In order to be considered for the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Doctoral Fellowship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria. You must:
Have a 3.5 GPA on undergraduate work, or a 3.7 GPA if graduate hours have been pursued
Be a first-time doctoral applicant pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the fall semester OR
Be a current doctoral ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ first enrolled in the immediately preceding spring or summer semester. If you meet this qualification, you may be eligible for the fellowship beginning in your first fall semester.