The Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded graduate assistantship opportunity for both international and domestic students pursuing Master’s degrees in the USA.
This prestigious program provides a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend of $1,600 throughout the study period, making it an exceptional chance to gain hands-on research experience in aquatic sciences at one of the leading U.S. universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $1,600 Monthly Stipend
- IELTS Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 19, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is offering up to four (4) MS Graduate Assistantship positions with a preferred start date in Spring or Summer 2026. However, applicants interested in a later start date may also be considered.
These assistantships provide students with an opportunity to engage in significant fisheries research while developing a Master’s thesis on specialized topics. Candidates will gain valuable field and laboratory experience while contributing to key research areas such as:
- Wabash River fish community assessment
- Channel Catfish demographics and spawning box evaluation in small impoundments
- Invasive carp reproduction and recruitment dynamics in the Wabash River
- Invasive carp movement ecology
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the EIU Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be highly motivated and capable of assisting with field sampling, laboratory research, data analysis, and report/manuscript preparation.
- Demonstrate both effective teamwork and independent work abilities.
- Preferably have previous fisheries or aquatic sciences experience, including field and laboratory techniques.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Be physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and work under varied weather conditions.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates for the Eastern Illinois University Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Full tuition waiver for the entire study duration.
- Monthly stipend of $1,600.
- Extensive research experience in aquatic and fisheries sciences.
- Opportunities to collaborate on other graduate student projects and work closely with fisheries professionals across the state.
- Conference participation opportunities to present research and network with professionals in the field.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Completed Application Form
- Cover Letter detailing motivation and research interests
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including undergraduate GPA
- Undergraduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- List of three professional references
How to Apply
To apply for the Eastern Illinois University Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official program webpage.
- Send all application documents to [email protected] using the subject line: “2025 MS Application, EIU Fisheries.”
- For additional details, visit the EIU Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences on the Eastern Illinois University website.
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