SCHOLARSHIP: Georgia Southern University, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University invites qualified candidates to apply for a MS position, with research focus on fungal genomics and host-pathogen interaction. The MS position will be supervised by Dr. Yong Zhang
About university:
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta.
Scholarship deadline:
May 1, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $14,000 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Georgia Southern University Masters Scholarship, you must:
- B.S. or M.S. in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Mycology, Plant Science, Molecular Biology or related disciplines
- Knowledge in bioinformatics, computational biology
- Familiar with Python (or R, Perl)
- Strong communications skills, self-motivation, and passion for research
Preferred qualifications
- Hands on experience in OMICS data analysis
- Proficiency in computer programming and big data management
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Georgia Southern University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the program’s website.
- Send emails with your documents to Dr. Zhang (yongzhang@georgiasouthern.edu)
To apply, candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;
- resume/CV,
- academic transcripts, and
- a short paragraph of personal statement
Scholarship Benefits:
The Georgia Southern University Scholarship covers;
- tuition
- living stipend of $14,000 per year
