West Texas A&M University is inviting applications for its 2026 Masters Scholarship, offering a fully funded graduate assistantship for students aiming to pursue advanced studies in the United States
The West Texas A&M University Masters Scholarship fully covers tuition costs and provides a generous annual stipend ranging from $26,159 to $27,794 for six continuous semesters, beginning in Spring 2026
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $27,794 Stipend/Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 4, 2025
Scholarship Details
Dr. Dylan Maag at West Texas A&M University is seeking passionate M.S. students interested in herpetology, spatial ecology, and behavioral ecology to join a research project focusing on Western Massasauga Rattlesnakes (Sistrurus tergeminus)
The scholarship will be under the guidance of Dr. Dylan Maag within the Department of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at WTAMU. The project is a collaborative effort requiring both graduate assistants to work together and alongside summer field technicians for comprehensive field data collection
Graduate students will specialize individually in analyzing spatial ecology and hunting behavior/diet while collaborating on habitat selection research for their theses, academic publications, and project reports
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the West Texas A&M University Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a B.S. degree in Biology, Wildlife Biology, Zoology, or a related discipline, and meet WTAMU’s graduate program requirements for the M.S. in Biology
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate science-related courses
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be open to training in safe handling of venomous snakes and willing to demonstrate competency, although previous experience with venomous snakes is preferred but not mandatory
- Preferably have experience using R programming, GIS tools, and radiotelemetry, though these skills are not required
- Be prepared to commit 2.5 to 3 years to the research project and completion of the M.S. degree at WTAMU, as the project will run for approximately 38 months
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the West Texas A&M University Masters Scholarship will receive:
- Fully funded graduate research assistant positions (no teaching duties) offering an annual stipend of $26,159 to $27,794 for six consecutive semesters starting in Spring 2026
- Partial tuition waiver and medical insurance coverage for graduate assistants
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare to submit the following documents:
- A letter of interest
- A current CV
- Unofficial transcripts
- Contact details for three academic or professional references
How to Apply
To apply for the West Texas A&M University Masters Scholarship:
- Send all required documents to Dr. Dylan Maag at [email protected] with “M.S. MASSASAUGA APPLICATION” as the email subject line
- Applications will begin to be reviewed on August 4, 2025
- Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis until both positions are filled
- Interviews (via Zoom or phone) for shortlisted candidates will commence within two weeks following the August 4 deadline
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