The Louisiana State University Scholarship offers an exciting opportunity for international students to study Master’s and Doctoral degrees in the USA
The selected applicants will be appointed as Graduate Research Assistants and will be offered a $31,000 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
- B.S. in aquatic biology, zoology, fisheries, or wildlife management, or related field
- Research experience in laboratory or field settings
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Valid U.S. driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date)
- GPA of at least 3.0 (overall) or 3.5 (last 60 hours); GRE preferred but not required
- Overnight travel and fieldwork required; ability to work in challenging conditions.
- Have a 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA or a 3.5 in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate courses.
- Completion of the GRE with satisfactory scores is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in aquaculture or animal husbandry
- Experience with physiological or biomarker assays (e.g., respirometry)
- Interest in building a lab environment and helping establish core workflows
- R programming, data management, or GIS skills are a plus
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 $28,000/year (MS) or $31,000/year (PhD),
- full tuition coverage,
- graduate fee support, and
- 75% graduate student health care coverage.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Cover letter describing your interest in the project and your relevant experience.
- CV or resume, including at least two academic/professional references
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Method of Application
- Click on the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Email the following materials to Dr. Kaelyn Fogelman (kfogelman@agcenter.lsu.edu).
- Formal application to LSU’s Graduate School will be required following initial selection.
- For more information about the graduate programs at LSU RNR, click HERE.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: January 8, 2026.
