Graduate Presidential Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an international student admitted to one of the following graduate programs:
  • Applied Mathematics (MS)
  • Applied Statistics (MS)
  • Chemistry (MS)
  • Environmental Science (MS)
  • Pure Mathematics (MS)
  • Research Psychology (MS)
• Enrollment must be continuous and full-time for six quarters (excluding December intersessions and summer quarters).
• Scholarship awarded based on the program and term applied for; deferral or program changes may revoke the award.

Scholarship Value and Disbursement

• Total award amount: $12,000
• Disbursed evenly as $2,000 per quarter over the first six quarters of enrollment.
• The scholarship is not renewable beyond the initial six quarters.

Important Conditions and Exclusions

• The scholarship is tuition-restricted and does not cover fees, textbooks, or living expenses.
• Students may only receive one financial award (scholarship, assistantship, reimbursement, or corporate discount) during their program; the most advantageous award will be applied.
• Outside scholarships may not be subject to the university’s one award policy but can affect the overall financial aid package.
• Final scholarship awarding is contingent on enrollment hours and may be adjusted if enrollment changes before the last day to drop classes.
• Payment of tuition and fees remains the student’s responsibility regardless of scholarship awards.
• Students must promptly notify the College of Science and Health Graduate Admission office and the Financial Aid office of any changes in plans or additional financial awards to maintain eligibility.

Application and Awarding Process

• The Graduate Presidential Scholarship is an automatic scholarship awarded upon admission to eligible programs.
• Some other scholarships may require formal applications and have specific deadlines.