The Auburn University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship for intending students seeking to study in the United States of America (USA).
The Auburn State University Scholarship offers fully funded assistantship opportunities to Master’s candidates, covering tuition and providing a living stipend of $25,000 per year.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Auburn State University Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
Minimum Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or similar discipline
- Knowledge of aquaculture and fish physiology
- Proven ability to carry out goal-oriented work and fluent with data management systems (i.e., Excel, Word, statistical analysis)
- Lab competences in molecular biology and/or physiology would be considered an asset – please clarify your experiences in the “motivating letter”
- Practical husbandry experiences with aquatic organisms will be an asset
- Good co-operation ability
IMMEDIATE: Ability to obtain US driver’s license and vehicle, as our research station is off campus
Benefits
The Auburn University Scholarship covers;
- Full tuition fees
- $25,000 annual living stipend
Method of Application
- Click the button below to proceed to the scholarship webpage.
- Email the following as a single PDF to Dr. Ian A.E. Butts at iab0007@auburn.edu.
- Cover letter motivating the application (please include your background, interests, goals)
- Curriculum vitae with contact information (e-mail and phone numbers) for three referees
- Unofficial transcripts and GRE scores.
- Please submit your application no later than 31 May 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT.
- The students will begin coursework and research in Aug. 2026.
- Selected candidates will be contacted and notified.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026.
