Applications are currently open for interested and qualified international students to apply for the University of Georgia Masters Scholarship.
Students selected for the University of Georgia Scholarship will receive a fully funded graduate research assistantship, including an annual stipend of $23,453, tuition coverage, and additional benefits.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Georgia (UGA)
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward:
- Full Scholarship
- $23,453 Annual Stipend
- Health Benefits
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Georgia Masters Scholarship is a fully funded graduate research assistantship based at the Whitehall Deer Research Facility located on the main campus of UGA in Athens, Georgia. The project is a collaborative research effort involving experts from the Deer Laboratory in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources (led by Dr. Marcelo Jorge), the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (Dr. Mark Ruder), and additional collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dr. Emily Latch).
The research focuses on wildlife biology, particularly white-tailed deer, genetics, and disease studies. In addition to research responsibilities, selected candidates may also support outreach and extension activities as part of the programme.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Georgia Scholarship, applicants must:
- Demonstrate interest in:
- Wildlife biology
- White-tailed deer research
- Genetics and/or disease studies
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Wildlife biology and management
- Pre-Veterinary (Pre-Vet) track
- Or related fields
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be comfortable with:
- Computer-based work
- Statistical analysis
- R programming skills (or willingness to develop them)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the University of Georgia Masters Scholarship will receive:
- Full funding for the programme
- Annual stipend of $23,453
- Health-related benefits
- Funding for 2 years (with potential extension of 0.5 years through a teaching assistantship)
- Flexible start date (must begin by August 13, 2026)
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic transcripts (unofficial accepted)
- GRE scores (if available)
- Contact details for 3 professional references:
- Name
- Phone number
- Address
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Georgia Masters Scholarship:
- Compile all required documents into a single PDF file
- Name the file in the format: lastname_firstname
- Send the application via email to: [email protected]
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
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