Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Master’s and PhD
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Scholarship Summary:
Missouri State University offers a small number of graduate assistantships to qualified and capable graduate students (domestic and international) to assist with expenses while studying for advanced degrees at Missouri State University.– Graduate assistantships are offered in both academic and administrative areas. Assistantships provided through academic departments typically involve either teaching or research responsibilities. Assistantships in administrative offices involve a variety of office-specific tasks.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for a graduate assistantship, you must:
i. Be admitted to a graduate program at Missouri State
ii. Hold a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0; an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in your last 60 hours; or a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on 9 or more hours of your most recent graduate course work
iii. Maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue eligibility
Value of Scholarship:
The MSU Graduate Assistantship provides the following benefits;
A. Fee Waiver Scholarship
i. A student working solely on a certificate is eligible for two semesters of support, and the fee waiver can cover the courses required for the certificate plus one extra class (3-credit).
ii. A student working on most Masters degrees is eligible for four semesters of support, and the fee waiver can cover 110% of the number of credits required for the degree, even if simultaneously pursuing a graduate certificate.
iii. A student working on a MFA or doctoral degrees is eligible for six semesters of support, and the fee waiver can cover 110% of the number of the credits required for the degree, even if simultaneously pursuing a graduate certificate.
B. Stipend
i. Provides a student with a minimum amount for the academic year (nine months) and, in some departments, a higher stipend is available.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply for an assistantship,
1. Review the Graduate Assistantship Information Document
2. Download and complete the Application for Graduate Assistantship
3. Review the graduate assistantship posting for additional required application materials or contact the department that is offering the assistantship
4. Gather any additional required application materials
5. Submit your application and supporting materials directly to the department; the student must submit an application directly to the department/office in which an assistantship is sought. It is important to check with the department/office before applying as there may be additional requirements such as letters of recommendation.
6. Procedures – Once you have been notified by the department or office that you are being offered an assistantship, you should wait to receive confirmation and additional information from the Graduate College. You will receive an award letter and an Employment Appointment Form. The Employment Appointment Form must be returned to the Graduate College in a timely manner in order to process your fee waiver and to ensure that your paycheck is not delayed. Visit the Appointment page for information about what happens after you are offered a graduate assistantship.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the MSU International Costs Page or the Graduate Assistantship Page.