The University of Arkansas Monticello Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship opportunity to study in the USA.

The scholarship program covers tuition fees, an annual stipend of $20,000 per year, as well as supplemental funding for conference travel and presentations.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the University of Arkansas Scholarship, you must:

  • have a 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate courses. Also required a B.S. degree in geospatial sciences, geography, wildlife management/conservation, zoology, or related field,
  • have experience with GIS, remote sensing, data science, landscape ecology, and waterfowl (preferred).
  • have a valid U.S. driver’s license or obtain the same within 60 days of starting employment.
  • Overnight travel and fall/winter field work are required, as well as the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. 

Benefits

Selected candidates will enjoy;

  • Annual stipend: $20,000 per year.
  • Full tuition waiver
  • Supplemental funding for conference travel and presentations.

Required Documents

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

  • Cover letter (brief statement of research experience and interests)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact information for references

Method of Application

  • Click the green button below to go to the program’s webpage.
  • Email the above materials (as a single PDF preferred) Dr. Douglas Osborne by email at osborne@uamont.edu. Specify AGWT Assistantship in the subject line of the email.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment.

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Click Here to Apply (Project 2)

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.