Green School Merit Scholarship for Graduate Students 2023

Brief description:

The Merit Scholarship for Graduate Students was created to benefit the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs students. These merit scholarships are awarded for outstanding academic ability as demonstrated by GPA, an essay, or other achievements.

Eligibility for the Green School Merit Scholarship for Graduate Students:

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or international students in receipt of the F-1 visa to study in the United States.
• Candidates should have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credits and be in good academic standing (minimum 3.5 GPA).
• Students must not currently have a graduate, teaching, or research assistantship.
• Candidates must not previously have been awarded the Green School’s Merit Scholarship for Graduate Students.

Documents required:

• Complete an online application on AcademicWorks.
• Submit a résumé/curriculum vita.
• Submit either an essay (typed, double-spaced, 12-point font) of no more than 750 words or a 3-minute video describing the reasons that led them to pursue a degree in the Green School, their progress to date, and their professional/academic aspirations.

Value of the scholarship:

$1,000 for the forthcoming academic year will be used and disbursed as $500 each for the Fall and Spring semesters. The funds received in the Spring term depend on the student’s ability to remain eligible.