SCHOLARSHIP: Auburn University, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters |Ph.D Students

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Scholarship deadline:

July 31, 2025

Scholarship details:

• Host Country: United States of America (USA)
• Study Abroad: Study in USA 
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships| Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | $26,500 Stipend/Year
• No IELTS Required 

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

To be considered for the Auburn State University Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

Minimum Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a biology or wildlife-related field
• Motivation and Professionalism
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to develop research questions
• Meet admission standards for
  • AU Graduate School (https://bulletin.auburn.edu/thegraduateschool/admissions/), and
  • AU College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (https://cfwe.auburn.edu/graduate-study/graduate-degrees/)
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain one)

Desired Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:

• MS degree in biology or wildlife-related field (only if applying for PhD)
• Wildlife and/or bat handling experience
• Biological sampling experience
• Bat survey experience
• Bat identification experience
• Laboratory technical skills
• Quantitative skills
• Previous field, technical, and/or research experience

Responsibilities for Auburn State University Scholarship

The graduate student will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews
• Organize and manage datasets
• Collaboratively generate and analyze data, which will include the following:
  • Collect field data and wildlife samples
  • Collect laboratory data via molecular assays and microscopy 
  • Statistically analyze, and interpret quantitative data using R 
• Collaborate with professionals from other institutions and interdisciplinary backgrounds 
• Supervising undergraduates necessary 
• Write and publish findings in peer reviewed scientific journals
• Present findings at local, state, regional, national, and/or international conferences
• Meet program requirements and deadlines
• Contribute to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere within the lab, classroom, and college as a whole.

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

To apply for the Auburn University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

• Click the button below to proceed to this scholarship webpage.

Email the following materials as a single PDF document to Dr. Molly Simonis at molly.simonis@auburn.edu, with the subject line “AU Potential Graduate Student.”

• A cover letter (2 pages max) outlining the wildlife sciences program of interest (PhD or MS), research interests, how your previous experiences have prepared you for graduate school/research, and professional goals
• Resume or CV
• Contact information for 2-3 professional references 
• Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2025, but applicants are encouraged to apply sooner than later as materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scholarship Benefits:

The Auburn University Scholarship covers;

• Full tuition fees
• PhD student, $26,500 per year + benefits                
• MS student, $23,500 per year + benefits

CLICK HERE TO APPLY