Resources

PREPARING FOR AND FUNDING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

Below are several links that any scholar would find useful. All of these sites are very comprehensive and have very well laid out pages of resources.

GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PODCASTS

Grad School Podcasts

SUGGESTIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE SEEKING ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

• Visit your department chair to see what, if any, options are available in the department. These may include special scholarships, or assistantships. Fellowships are most often associated with doctoral programs but not always. The chair may be aware of opportunities that are specific to your area.

• Visit the scholarship office/financial aid office at your school to discover what options are available for graduate students at your institution.

• Visit the websites of professional organizations associated with your discipline. For example, psychology students can check with the American Psychological Association. Sometimes, professional associations offer scholarships and internships, or have links to such things on their web sites.

• Visit the Graduate School Directory

• If you are a minority student, check websites that serve minority students generally. See the linked resources below for more information!
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  • American Indian College Fund
  • Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA) Scholarship Program,
  • La Unidad Latina Foundation
  • Mellon Foundation
  • The United Negro College Fund
  • Little Africa

• Check federal and state government websites for opportunities.

• If you are a female, check websites that focus on women or women’s rights - some offer funds and internships.

• Don't discount grants - it will require a little more work on the front end but there are options out there. Learn to use Google to your advantage!

UPCOMING MCNAIR RESEARCH CONFERENCES

McNair Conferences

GRADUATE SCHOOL VISITATION OPPORTUNITIES

McNair Scholars Programs across the U.S. often have open resources for all students to use. One of our favorites for information on graduate school visitation opportunities is the McNair Program at the University of Central Florida.

FINANCIAL AID AND FELLOWSHIP RESOURCES

ETSU has several options available to you at both the undergraduate level and the graduate level. Check out the resources below.

• Financial Aid Office at ETSU

• Scholarship Office at ETSU

• Graduate Office at ETSU

Also when applying to graduate school, check out the List of of Graduate Programs that Offer McNair Fee Waivers/Fellowshipsand Scholarships for Minority College Students at Accredited Schools Online .