The University of Toledo

Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards for Prospective Graduate Students

University Fellowships (up to 2 fellowships will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year)

For entering Ph.D. students or those in the first year of their Ph.D. program who have exceptional academic records. It is the highest student award the College of Graduate Studies makes and provides a stipend for the academic year at the doctoral student level as defined by each departmental program, plus remission of instructional fees, out-of-state surcharge, general and other student fees. May be renewed for up to three years for a total of four years of support provided the student maintains an outstanding academic record and makes significant progress toward the degree. Application deadline for 2013-2014 was February 11, 2013. Please check back mid-Fall 2013 for application for the academic year 2014-2015.
 

Graduate Opportunity Assistantship Award (GOAP)

The Graduate Opportunity Assistantship Program (GOAP) seeks to ensure that adequate funding opportunities exist for all students, and specifically those who have overcome significant educational and personal challenges to pursue higher education but possess the skill, leadership and ability to make a significant impact in their chosen field. This scholarship seeks to ensure that students traditionally under-represented nationally in graduate education have access to assistance to encourage their participation.Application deadline for 2013-2014 was February 11, 2013. Please check back mid-Fall 2013 for application for the academic year 2014-2015.

Richard L Bostleman Memorial Scholarship (1 award)

Presented to a graduate student who has successfully completed an undergraduate degree and participated for at least two years in NCAA level intercollegiate athletics at UT. Renewable provided the recipient is making satisfactory progress toward the degree (two years at master’s level, three years at the doctoral level).  The amount may vary depending upon available funds. This scholarship was NOT available for 2013-2014. Please check back mid-Fall 2013 for application for the academic year 2014-2015.
 

McNair Scholars Award

This award is available to students applying for admission to a Masters or Doctoral program and who participated in an undergraduate Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement program. 

• Award: Students will receive a Teaching Assistantship, consisting of a stipend and a tuition waiver for full-time enrollment.  A waiver of the graduate application fee is also provided.
• Minimum Requirements: Students must participate in a Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement program and be admissible for graduate study according to program requirements.  Up to five (5) awards will be made each fall semester. A letter from the undergraduate McNair program is required.
• Renewal Criteria: Academically eligible students* can renew this award for up to four years of Doctoral study, as long as the student maintains full-time enrollment each academic semester (excluding summer).   Masters students may renew for two years.
• For more information on this award, please contact Corey Sampsel at corey.sampsel@utoledo.edu.

Michigan Out-of-State Surcharge Award

This award is available to graduate students who are regularly admitted to a degree program (excluding EMBA, Doctor of Pharmacy, M.D. program, MSBS-Medical Sciences program, and Physician Assistant  program) entering any semester from the following Michigan counties:  Hillsdale, Lenawee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne. This award is not stackable with any other scholarship, award, or GA/TA award.

• Award:  Full out-of-state tuition surcharge, for graduate courses only.
• Minimum Requirements: Available to students whose permanent address is within one of the counties in Michigan which include:  Hillsdale, Lenawee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne.
• Renewal Criteria: Academically eligible students are automatically renewed for this award until completion of a graduate degree.
• Please note that if you are a Monroe County Michigan resident, you may be eligible for an exemption of the out of state tuition surcharge fees.
• For more information, please contact Debbie Andrews (Deborah.Andrews@utoledo.edu) or by phone 419.530.5251.

Sister Cities Award

This award is available to students entering any semester, effective fall 2005, and does not require an application, however, student must fill out a Terms and Conditions form before the award will be placed on their account.. This award is not stackable with any other scholarship, award, or GA/TA award.

• Award: Covers out-of-state tuition surcharge for full-time enrollment, for graduate courses only.
• Minimum Requirements: Available to students whose permanent address is within one of the Toledo Sister Cities/Regions, including:
  • Toledo, Spain
  • Londrina, Brazil
  • Qinhuangdao, China
  • Szeged, Hungary
  • Csongrad County, Hungary
  • Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
  • Delmenhorst, Germany
  • Toyohashi, Japan
  • Tanga, Tanzania
  • Poznan, Poland
  • Hyderabad, Pakistan
  • Coimbatore, India
• Renewal Criteria: Academically eligible students* can renew this award for 15 consecutive semesters over a maximum of five years, or until completion of a graduate degree, whichever comes first, as long as the student maintains full-time enrollment each academic year.
• For more information, please contact Debbie Andrews (Deborah.Andrews@utoledo.edu) or by phone 419.530.5251.