Graduate Education at UAA

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Masters and doctoral programs are available for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree. UAA offers graduate programs in the sciences, engineering, occupational therapy, project management, social work, education and more.

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Financial Aid and Funding

At UAA, many graduate students receive financial aid to help them complete their graduate studies. Some students are awarded assistantships in teaching or research which cover much of the cost of their education.

  Cost and Financial Resources

Mentoring and Advising

The Seawolf Mentor Program pairs students with UAA alum to guide them towards success. For most programs, faculty advisors are assigned to students based on their program and what topics they choose to research.

  Seawolf Mentor Program

Graduate Funding Opportunities

The American Indian Graduate Center offers scholarships and fellowships that fund graduate and professional degrees. See https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/ 
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Apply now! The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women and Children Education Support Awards application period is now open! In 2022, The Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $5000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training. Awardees will be notified by phone or email in late fall. 

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Training Opportunity: Are you interested in research to prevent Veteran Suicide, a critical public health priority in the U.S.? The VA’s Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention has launched a new virtual Suicide Prevention and Health Disparities Research Training Program (learn more about us on our website). Our goal is to enhance knowledge, interest, and potential entrance of diverse researchers into veteran suicide research. This competitive 8-week program exposes participants to state-of-the-art clinical and public health suicide research approaches, study of health disparities in this area, and “hands on” mentored research experience.

Eligibility: Graduate students in medical, health or allied health professional programs with special interest in populations underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social sciences. 

How to apply: Enrollment is rolling. Complete the application and submit to Tyler.Webb2@va.gov 

How to learn more: Visit our program website, email or call us at (813) 893-0978

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New Graduate Student Funding Opportunties:

Hertz Fellowships are awarded annually to the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. Recipients receive five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000, and the freedom to pursue innovative ideas wherever they may lead. Deadline: Application period opens August 15.

Dates, Deadlines, and Events

Many dates and deadlines important to grad students are also on the Registration website. The following dates are specific to graduate students only.

Spring 2023 Semester

• March 24: Deadline to register for independent and directed studies; practicum, internship, research, thesis, and open-entry courses; and continuous registration.