The Eastern Illinois University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship opportunity for international and home students seeking to study in the USA.
The Eastern Illinois University Scholarship in USA 2026 includes a tuition waiver and a $1600/month stipend for the entire duration of the study period.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the EIU Scholarships in USA 2026, you must:
- Be a highly motivated student to assist with field sampling, laboratory work, data analyses, and report/manuscript writing.
Qualifications:
- Effective teamwork and individual work capabilities.
- Previous fisheries experience preferred, including field and lab techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in inclement weather conditions.
Benefits
- The position includes a tuition waiver and a $1600/month stipend.
- The candidate will gain diverse experiences in aquatic sciences, cooperating on other graduate student projects and working with fisheries professionals throughout the state.
- Candidates will also have several opportunities to attend scientific conferences to highlight their research and network with professionals.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- A cover letter,
- A CV (including undergraduate GPA),
- Undergraduate academic transcripts (unofficial okay), and
- A list of three professional references
Method of Application
- Click the green button below to proceed to the program’s webpage.
- Send your application documents to drroth@eiu.edu using subject line “2025 MS Application, EIU Fisheries”.
Click Here to Apply
For more information,
Application Deadline: August 19, 2026.
