SCHOLARSHIP: University of Maine, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
The University of Maine is seeking international students for fully funded graduate assistantship roles to study in the USA.
Dr Joseph Zydlewski of the University of Maine, Orono, is seeking graduate research assistants to work in his team and earn a doctoral degree.
The research will seek to develop a collaborative project aimed at understanding the costs of delays in migration for upstream migrating adult Atlantic salmon in Maine.
About university:
The University of Maine is a public land-grant research university in Orono, Maine, United States. It was established in 1865 as the land-grant college of Maine and is the flagship university of the University of Maine System. It is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity
Scholarship deadline:
December 31, 2025
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 | $30,000 Annual Stipend | Health Insurance
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the University of Maine Scholarships, you must:
- Have an M.S. in biology or equivalent, quantitative skills, interest in fisheries science, and excellent work ethic.
- Have a desire to work in a collaborative and supportive graduate student community.
- A GPA of 3.2+ is desired.
- Show willingness to learn.
- Have good communication skills are essential
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University of Maine Scholarships, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the program webpage.
- Email the required documents to Joe Zydlewski (email josephz@maine.edu) with the heading “Atlantic Salmon”. or “Thermal”.
- Review will begin December 31, 2025; anticipated starting date of May 1, 2026 or as arranged.
Scholarship Benefits:
The scholarship offeres a graduate assistantship that includes;
- $30,000 stipend per year,
- $3,157 health, and
- $7,241 tuition (estimated). Funding is renewed annually for 4.5 years.
