Eastern Illinois University Scholarships 2026 in USA | Fully Funded – How to Apply
The Eastern Illinois University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship opportunity for international and domestic students seeking to study in the USA. Here’s a breakdown of the scholarship details:
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: USA
- Study Level: Master’s
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Reward: Full scholarship with a $1,600 monthly stipend
- Deadline: August 19, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
- Motivation: Highly motivated students to assist with field sampling, laboratory work, data analysis, and report/manuscript writing
- Qualifications:
- Effective teamwork and individual work capabilities
- Previous fisheries experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in inclement weather conditions
Benefits:
- Tuition Waiver: Full tuition waiver
- Monthly Stipend: $1,600 monthly stipend
- Diverse Experiences: Gain experience in aquatic sciences, cooperating on graduate student projects, and working with fisheries professionals
- Conference Opportunities: Attend scientific conferences to highlight research and network with professionals
Application Process:
- Required Documents:
- Application Form
- Cover letter
- CV (including undergraduate GPA)
- Undergraduate academic transcripts (unofficial okay)
- List of three professional references
- Application Submission: Send application documents to drroth@eiu.edu with subject line “2025 MS Application, EIU Fisheries”
The scholarship is offered by the Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at Eastern Illinois University, providing opportunities to work on research topics such as:
- Wabash River fish community assessment
- Channel Catfish demographics and spawning box evaluation
- Invasive carp reproduction and recruitment dynamics
- Invasive carp movement ecology
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