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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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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.

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Graduate Funding Opportunities

This inaugural scholarship is named in honor of the late Bob Moses, a pioneering civil rights leader and educator who founded The Algebra Project, a national U.S. mathematics literacy program aimed at helping low-income students and students of color achieve the mathematical skills in high school that are a prerequisite for success in college and beyond. The application deadline is April 3, 2023. More information is listed below:

Scholarship Award: $15,000

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Any student who:
        • is enrolled as a master’s or doctoral student in good standing at a public or private U.S. university during the 2022–2023 academic school year
        • demonstrates leadership abilities and commitment to community service
        • demonstrates financial need
        • is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551

How To Apply

To apply for the scholarship, you must provide: 
        • a one-page statement outlining financial need
        • the official transcript for your most recently completed academic term; this should include your Fall 2022 grades and cumulative GPA
        • two recommendation letters (one should be from a school advisor or the chair of the dissertation committee)
        • two original essays, answering the following essay questions (maximum of 500 words per question):
               – Describe how your approach to learning is aligned with the work of Bob Moses.
               – Tell us a bit about yourself, your background, why you should be awarded the Robert (Bob) Moses Scholarship and how this scholarship will help you support underserved communities.

Timeline:  Application Portal Open: February 1, 2023
                Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
                Winner Notified: May 15, 2023

For more information, contact: ETSScholarships@ets.org

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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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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 Opportunities:

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

• February 6 - April 19, 2023: McNair Scholars Program Events: See UAA Master Calendar and Seminars & Workshops (above) for particulars
• March 24, 2023: Don't Miss the Graduate School Fair in RH Atrium from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm! The fair will answer your burning questions about Graduate School!
• March 24, 2023: Deadline to register for independent and directed studies; practicum, internship, research, thesis, project, open-entry courses; and continuous registration.
• March 27, 2023: Keriann Shine,  MS Candidate in Dietetics and Nutrition Project Defense. See Projects page for additional information.
• March 27, 2023: Veronica Jones, MS Candidate in Applied Geological Sciences Thesis Defense. See Thesis webpage for additional information. 
• March 31, 2023: Gabrielle Arnes, MS Candidate in Dietetics and Nutrition Project Defense. See Projects page for additional information.
• April 4, 2023: Ellen McEwen, MS Candidate in Dietetics and Nutrition Project Defense. See Projects page for additional information.