The University of Mississippi Graduate Assistantship Scholarship is a fully funded study opportunity in the United States of America for students interested in pursuing Master’s or PhD research programs.
The scholarship provides a $20,000 annual stipend, full tuition remission, and health insurance, enabling scholars to study and conduct research at no cost.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required (unless applying to MSU Graduate Program as non-native speaker – TOEFL/IELTS may be needed)
- Reward: $20,000 Stipend per year | Tuition Remission | Health Insurance
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Scholarship Details
This scholarship opportunity focuses on a research project analyzing how forestry practices and land-use/land-cover affect the thermal landscapes of rivers in Mississippi.
The selected student will work under the supervision of:
- Dr. Sandra Correa — Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture
- Dr. Padmanava Dash — Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University (MSU)
The program encourages applicants with strong interest in environmental sciences, geospatial analysis, and ecological systems research.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, forest engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental sciences, geosciences, geography, or related fields.
- Have knowledge of remote sensing and satellite imagery analysis.
- Demonstrate technical ability using ArcGIS Pro, Python, or Google Earth Engine (highly desirable).
- Possess excellent written and spoken English skills.
- For non-native English speakers: TOEFL 550 PBT / 79 iBT OR IELTS 6.5 (for MSU Graduate School admission).
- GRE scores are optional.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship
- Annual Stipend: $20,000
- Tuition Remission: Valued at $13,000
- Health Insurance: Valued at $1,700
- Funding Duration: 2.5 years, with possible extension if progressing to PhD (based on available funds).
Required Documents
- Cover letter or Statement of Purpose
- Resume / CV
- Academic Transcripts
- English Proficiency Certificate (if applicable)
- Contact Information for Three References
- GRE Scores (Optional)
- Copy of Passport
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship,
- Send an email with the subject line: “river thermal landscapes”
To:- Dr. Sandra Correa: [email protected]
- Dr. Padmanava Dash: [email protected]
- Attach the following:
- Cover letter/Statement of purpose (background, career goals, research interest)
- Resume
- Contact details for 3 references
- Academic transcripts
- TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable)
- GRE (optional)
- Shortlisted applicants will be instructed to submit a formal application to the MSU Graduate School.
- Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Start Date: January 2026
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