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West Virginia University

WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarships

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Any
Disciplines
5000 USD
Grant
United States
Location
20 Oct 2024
Application deadline

About

West Virginia University’s Office of Graduate Education and Life supports nearly 6,000 graduate students in 245 graduate and professional programs across various academic disciplines in Morgantown, West Virginia and online.

 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

The scholarships offers $5,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarships offer $5,000 to doctoral students who have been admitted to doctoral candidacy and who are working toward the completion of their dissertations.

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Benefits

WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarships offer $5,000 to doctoral students.

Eligibility

The WVU Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for Ph.D. level students. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:

  • Enrolled in an on-campus Ph.D. program.
  • Fully admitted to candidacy.
  • Enrolled in at least 1 credit hour for both the fall and spring terms (per the catalog, Ph.D. students must be registered to maintain candidacy).
  • In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United States

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

Master

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

20 Oct 2024

 The online application requires you to:

  • Complete the application in one sitting (it cannot be saved and returned to).
  • Submit a current resume or C.V.
  • Write and submit a brief synopsis (500 words, maximum) of your dissertation research that clearly articulates your dissertation research for non-specialist reviewers (e.g., someone outside of their discipline).
  • Upload a current unofficial transcript.
  • Write and submit a brief essay (250 words, maximum) that outlines your long-term professional goals, as well as how your research will contribute to your professional field.
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