The Arkansas Tech University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship for international students to study in the USA.

The Arkansas Tech University Scholarship includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend of $14,000 per to cover living expenses.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Arkansas Tech University Scholarship in USA, you must:

  • Minimum Qualifications – A B.S. in a fisheries or natural resources related degree and courses in fisheries management, and statistics, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required. 
  • Preferred Qualifications – Previous experience with standard fish-sampling techniques and analysis/modeling experience in R. Must be willing to go on sampling trips over the weekend.

Benefits

The position is fully funded through a teaching assistantship ($14,000 + tuition waiver).

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

  • Cover letter explaining your research interests, career goals, and relevant research/work experience,
  • CV/resume, and 
  • The contact information for three references.

Method of Application

  • Click the green button below to proceed to the scholarship page.
  • Email all materials (one pdf) to me by October 30, 2025 to Dr. Kyler Hecke via khecke@atu.edu
  • Only complete applications will be considered. 
  • Dr Hecke will review applications as they come in, and interviews will be conducted at the beginning of October, and the selected student will apply for admission to the MSFWS by mid-November. 

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: October 30, 2025.