The Louisiana State University Scholarship offers an exciting opportunity for international students to study graduate degrees in the USA.

The selected applicants will be appointed as Graduate Research Assistants and will be offered a $30,667 living stipend per year plus health benefits and tuition remission. 

Requirements

To be considered for the Louisiana State University Scholarships 2026 in USA, you must meet the following criteria:

Minimum Qualifications

  • A M.S. in ecology, biology, fisheries/aquatic science or a closely related field (other degree programs will be considered).
  • Demonstrated experience in written and verbal communication. 
  • Basic understanding of the programming language R and a formalized introduction to biostatistics.

Benefits

The Louisiana State University Scholarships come in the form of a graduate assistantship that covers tuition and living stipends for selected candidates.

The assistantship is half-time (20 hours/week) and includes

  • a 12-month stipend of $30,667
  • full tuition coverage,
  • graduate fee support, and

Required Documents

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

  • a cover letter,
  • CV,
  • contact information for three references

Method of Application

  • Click on the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
  • Email the above compiled in a single PDF material to Dr. Jeff Plumlee (jplumlee@agcenter.lsu.edu)
  • Application reviews will begin April 15, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.

Click Here to Apply

Apply Deadline: June 30, 2026.