Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation
Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
Water, food, and ecosystem insecurities are increasing due to climate change, population growth, and depletion of natural resources. Widespread water resource challenges are at the heart of many of these issues, requiring interdisciplinary training at the graduate level for professional advancement. These issues disproportionately affect low-income individuals throughout the world, for whom structural barriers to graduate education can also limit their opportunities to receive the advanced training needed to address these challenges. The Water Resources Graduate Program is excited to offer graduate support to incoming MS students from low-income backgrounds. We expect to offer about six to eight S-STEM fellowships each year supported by the United States National Science Foundation.
Program Benefits
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Four quarters of support as a S-STEM Fellow over two years (2 quarters of support per year) Paid at $2,399 per month for six months in the 2026-2027 academic year, and at $2,447 per month for six months in the 2027-2028 academic year.
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Eligible for tuition support during the period the student is a university S-STEM Fellow (as to be approved by the Office of Graduate Education)
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A $5,000 signing scholarship upon matriculation into the program to be used for supplies, moving expenses, and other costs associated with starting graduate school.
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A total of $2,000 in research and travel expenses to be used by the student to assist in their dissertation research and/or travel to a conference during their second year.
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Participation in S-STEM program activities. These include quarterly meetings, workshops, mentoring sessions, and professional development activities.
Policies on graduate fellows are found here: https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/finance/graduate-fellowships-and-scholarships/graduate-fellowship-policies
Eligibility and Application Process
Policies on graduate fellows are found here: https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/finance/graduate-fellowships-and-scholarships/graduate-fellowship-policies