Fully Funded University of Illinois Springfield Scholarship 2026.

The University of Illinois Springfield in the United States of America (USA) is offering a fully funded master’s assistantship program to international and home students.

The University of Illinois Springfield Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers the tuition fees of selected candidates and provides them with a living stipend of $20,250.

Requirements

To be considered for the University of Illinois Springfield Masters Assistantship, you must possess:

• Background in ecology, conservation, environmental science, or computer science 
• Strong writing and quantitative skills 
• Coursework and substantial experience with GIS and statistics 
• Demonstrated high academic performance 
• Ability to conduct field work for extended periods 
• Strong work ethic and keen attention to detail 

Benefits

The assistantship will provide tuition waiver, $20,250 stipends for the spring and fall semesters, summer income as a field technician, research support, and professional development. 

Required Documents

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

• Cover letter addressing background, qualifications, and research interests 
• Resume/CV including contact information for three references 
• Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copies are acceptable) 

Method of Application

• Click the green button below to go to the program webpage.
• Send the following (via email) to Dr. Tih-Fen Ting at tting1@uis.edu as soon as possible, and no later than 12 April 2026. 
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 
• Suitable candidates will be encouraged to submit a formal application to the Graduate Assistantships program. 
• Please do not hesitate to contact me at tting1@uis.edu with any questions. 

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: April 12, 2026.