Islamabad, Aug 11, 2025: The University of Rhode Island Graduate Scholarship 2025 offers a fully funded graduate assistantship for talented international students. This opportunity is open for Master’s and PhD programs and provides full tuition coverage, a $43,000 annual stipend, plus an additional $18,000 for summer expenses.
This scholarship is ideal for students passionate about wildlife biology, ecology, and field research, especially in waterfowl studies.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Master’s & PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Benefits: Tuition + $43,000/year stipend + $18,000 summer funding
- IELTS: Not required
- Deadline: September 15, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be motivated, hardworking, and collaborative.
- Hold an undergraduate degree in animal/wildlife biology or ecology with at least a 3.2 GPA.
- Have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Possess field experience in waterfowl capture, handling, and boat operation (preferred).
- Show experience in quantitative analysis and research.
- PhD applicants should preferably hold a relevant MSc.
- MSc applicants must have exceptional field experience.
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Scholarship Benefits
- Stipend: approx. $25,000 per academic year (varies by level)
- Full tuition coverage
- Additional summer stipend of approx. $18,000
- Start date: January 2026 or September 2026
Required Documents
- Statement of qualifications and research interests
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial transcripts
- Contact details for 3 references
Apply by September 15, 2025. Early applications are encouraged and then shortlisted candidates will apply to the University’s Graduate School.
