Western Kentucky University in the USA is offering fully funded scholarships to candidates from all over the world.

The Western Kentucky University Scholarship includes a full tuition waiver, a monthly living stipend, and health insurance.

Requirements

To be considered for the Western Kentucky University Graduate Scholarship, you must:

  •  B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, or closely related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Wildlife and Fisheries, etc.) with a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0 

Desired qualifications: 

  • Willingness to focus mainly on stonefly research 
  • Evidence of a strong work ethic and ability to work independently 
  • Field-based coursework 
  • Research experience in freshwater systems 
  • Experience with molecular biology lab work (e.g., gel electrophoresis, PCR) 
  • Experience with ArcGIS 

Benefits

The Western Kentucky University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship that includes;

  • a full tuition waiver
  • monthly living allowance
  • health insurance

Required Documents

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

  • Application Form
  • Letter of intent describing your background, research experiences and interests, and career goals,
  • Resume or CV, 
  • College transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable),
  • Contact information for three references.

Method of Application

  • Click the green button below to go to the research webpage.
  • Submit the required materials to scott.grubbs@wku.edu with the subject line “STONEFLY MS” 
  • Feel free to contact Scott A. Grubbs, Ph.D., if you have questions to learn more about the research projects.

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026.