SCHOLARSHIP: Kansas State University, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters | Ph.D Students
The Kansas State University Scholarship is a funding opportunity for international students seeking postgraduate studies in the USA.
The Welti Arthropod Ecology Lab at Kansas State University (KSU) invites applications for funded MSc or PhD student positions starting January 2026.
About university:
Kansas State University (KSU, Kansas State, or K-State) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas. It was opened as the state’s land-grant college in 1863 and was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It had a record high enrollment of 24,766 students for the Fall 2014 semester.
Scholarship deadline:
June 15, 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 | $28,194 Stipends | Healthcare
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the 2025 Kansas State University Scholarship, you must possess the following:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, or related field by time of hire
- Be enthusiastic about arthropod and/or grassland ecology
- Show strong communication and teamwork skills
- Hold a valid driver’s license and be comfortable working outdoors in summer conditions
- Be prepared for lab and field work, including arthropod sample processing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in plant or arthropod fieldwork
- Taxonomic identification skills
- Familiarity with R and ecological statistics
- Proven research experience
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Kansas State University Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
Send your application as a single PDF file titled "yourlastname_gradap" to elwelti@ksu.edu, with subject line:
“Arthropod Ecology graduate application”Include the following:-
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (open immediately) but no later than June 15, 2025.
Scholarship Benefits:
The stipends are $28,194/year as stipend for selected master’s and PhD students, respectively, with an additional tuition support, university fees, and health insurance.
