SCHOLARSHIP: University of Illinois Springfield, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
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.
About university:
The University of Illinois Springfield is a public university in Springfield, Illinois, United States. The university was established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1969 as Sangamon State University. It became the third member of the University of Illinois system on July 1, 1995.
Scholarship deadline:
April 12, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $20,250 Living Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility 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
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University of Illinois Springfield Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- 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.
To apply, candidates must also 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)
Scholarship 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.
