SCHOLARSHIP: University of Texas, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
Dr. Matthew Greenwold and Jessica Coleman at the University of Texas at Tyler in collaboration with Dr. Rebecca Bracken at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory are seeking two highly motivated graduate students (MS level) to start this Fall 2026 semester or Spring 2027 semester.
Specifically, the Research Group is recruiting students to work on a comprehensive study of Chuck-will’s-widow in Texas.
This will involve monitoring breeding patterns in Texas, migration patterns using satellite transmitters, and occupancy modeling.
About university:
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a top-ranked public research university and the flagship of the UT System, located in the heart of Austin. Founded in 1883, it supports over 53,000 students across 18 colleges, offering over 70 programs ranked in the top 10 nationally, with particular strength in STEM, business, and law.
Scholarship deadline:
June 10, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $21,000 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the University of Texas Masters Scholarship, you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.25.
- A strong preference will be given to candidates with bird banding experience or experience handling wild bird species.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University of Texas Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the scholarship website.
- Send an email to Dr. Matthew Greenwold (mgreenwold@uttyler.edu) and Jessica Coleman (jcoleman@uttyler.edu) with the required documents by June 10th.
- Start Date: August 2026 (Fall semester) or January 2027 (Spring semester).
To apply, candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;
- a brief cover letter,
- CV, and if available,
- unofficial transcripts
Scholarship Benefits:
- Graduate Students will be supported by a combination of Research and Teaching Assistantships worth $21,000 per year. Tuition and fees scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
- Accepted students can expect support for two years. Teaching assistants in our program typically teach two introductory biology or upper division laboratory courses (e.g., ecology or entomology) each semester.
