Students who wish to be considered for fellowships as well as admission must submit completed applications, with supporting materials, by March 1 of the academic year preceding that for which application is made, or the program's application deadline, whichever is earlier. Any applicant requesting fellowship, assistantship, or traineeship support must submit an official copy of the Graduate Record Examination score report taken within the last 5 years.
Application for fellowships is made by completing the appropriate section on the application form. No separate form is required except where indicated in the descriptions below.
Tuition scholarships accompanying Graduate Teaching, College, Research, and Student Personnel Fellowships do not cover physical education courses and activities nor do they cover courses numbered below 200 except upon prior approval of the Dean of the Graduate College.
The Graduate College offers ten fellowships in support of master's degree programs in the social sciences and humanities. Five fellowships provide a one year stipend (currently $7,500) and a full tuition scholarship (48 credit hour maximum) for the degree program (one–two years). The remaining five fellowships provide the tuition scholarship only.
The fellowships are open to prospective students in the social sciences and humanities at the time of application. Holders of Graduate College Fellowships are required to carry full–time enrollment towards an advanced degree. The fellowships are not renewable.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships are awarded by many of the departments offering graduate work. Graduate Teaching Assistants are generally appointed for nine months with stipends averaging $15,000 for 2009–2010. Normally, Teaching Assistants enroll for a minimum of six to a maximum of twelve hours per semester. In addition to the stipend, the assistantship award includes a tuition scholarship covering the number of credit hours specified in the award letter, but not to exceed ten credit hours per semester, during the period of the assistantship.
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantships are awarded in some of the science departments offering graduate work. Research/Teaching Assistantships may be appointed for nine or 12 months with stipends generally ranging from $15,000 to $23,000 and a tuition scholarship (see limits in Teaching Assistantship description). Approximately 20 hours of research and teaching effort per week is required of Graduate Teaching and Research/Teaching Assistants, and Assistants must expect that more than one academic year will be necessary to complete the requirements for the master's degree. If a Teaching or Research/Teaching Assistant is a candidate for the doctoral degree, at least four calendar years must be anticipated for completion of the academic program. Generally, fellows are appointed in the departments in which they are doing graduate work.
Within the Division of Student Affairs, several Assistantships are made available annually. Each Assistantship provides graduate students a professional opportunity to support and develop the Division's goals and activities in its work with students. The candidates selected to fill these positions are assigned administrative and advisory positions in the residence halls, departments within the Division, and in other student services areas. Graduate students who hold Student Affairs assistantships will gain valuable experience in the areas of group advising, administration, personnel advising, and educational programming. Such positions are open to either married or single students who have been accepted for graduate work in any of the academic programs of the University. The majority of graduate students are enrolled in the Higher Education and Student Affairs graduate program. Selection is based upon academic record, character, recommendations, and quality of related experiences. A personal interview is required. Requests for applications and additional information should be addressed to the Division of Student Affairs, Nicholson House, 41 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05405–0094. Questions can also be directed via the email: stuaffastn@uvm.edu. Completed applications must be received by January 1 for full consideration. Applications received after January 1 will be considered only for unanticipated openings. Appointments will be announced on or about April 1.
Graduate Assistantships are generally available when a faculty member receives a grant from a source external to the University. The range of payments for 12–month appointments for 2009–2010 is $21,500 to $29,000; assistants on 9–month appointments receive proportionate payments. Part of the salary is for tuition at the in–state rate with a maximum enrollment of ten credit hours each semester and nine credit hours during the summer session (12 month appointments).
Approximately 20 hours of effort per week on the research project is expected and more than one academic year will be necessary for the completion of the master's degree and at least four calendar years for completion of the doctoral degree. For information on the availability of assistantships, contact the chairperson of the department.
Graduate Fellowships/Traineeships are available in some departments through grants from various state and federal agencies. These Fellowships/Traineeships generally include both a stipend and tuition scholarship.
The Graduate Dean's Office administers several fellowships to increase campus diversity in graduate programs. Opportunity Fellowships, which are generally funded at a level equivalent to Graduate Teaching Fellowships, are available to students are available to students in all UVM graduate programs. Please indicate interest in these fellowships on the application form.
To promote graduate scholarship and to assist students in completing their programs in a timely and successful manner, the Graduate College provides a limited number of summer research stipends to graduate students. The stipends, awarded competitively, are designed to help students devote the summer to some phase of their dissertation, thesis, or final research project. Read details about the stipends
The Graduate College provides mini–travel grants to help students underwrite the cost of attending conferences where they will present papers or posters of their research. The Mini–Grants Program is administered by the Graduate Student Advisory Council. Funds are awarded three times per year. The student's home department must provide a match. Further information on the Mini–Grants Program is available at the Graduate Student Senate Website.
A limited number of fellowships established by private donors are available periodically in selected departments.
The University has several options designed to help graduate students finance their UVM education. Student Financial Services provides detailed information on how to apply for and receive federal financial aid.
The University provides support and advising to any veteran or dependent eligible for benefits under Federal Law, Chapters 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, or 106. Students eligible for these benefits should contact the Registrar's Office at least one month prior to registration each semester. Students wishing to register for benefits should be prepared to present their certificates of eligibility.
It is important that all veterans and dependents keep in contact with the University for the latest information regarding benefits and requirements. Also, those students involved in the Veterans Program should contact the University in the event of any change in credit load, dependency status, address, or major. The phone number is (802) 656–2045.
An opportunity for qualified legal residents of New England states to enroll at reduced rates for programs which are not offered by the home state university but are offered in another New England state is available under an arrangement entitled the New England Regional Student Program. A list of available graduate programs is available in the "Apple Book" and may be examined in the Graduate College Admissions Office or obtained from the New England Board of Higher Education, 45 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111.
Applicants must indicate clearly, both in their initial inquiries and on their application forms, that they are seeking admission under the terms of the New England Regional Student Program. In cases where the program of study is clearly unique or distinctive to the out–of–state institution, the UVM Graduate College Dean's Office will certify directly the applicant's eligibility to apply under the New England Regional Student Program. In cases where an apparently similar program of study is available at both institutions involved, the graduate deans of the two institutions will determine whether regional student status is appropriate.
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