Ph.D. Assistantships

Forms of Funding

Most students admitted to a Walton College Ph.D. program receive funding in the form of a graduate assistantship (GA). A GA provides a full tuition waiver, reduced student health insurance premium, and a monthly stipend.  Students work 20 hours per week on assigned departmental duties that may vary each semester and include assisting with courses, teaching, or conducting research. Highly competitive applicants may also be eligible for additional University-level fellowship funding.  Graduate Assistantships and University Fellowships are awarded for a set period of time provided students continue to make successful academic progress.  

 

Fellowship Funding Requirements

For an applicant to be considered for a fellowship nomination, they must meet the below listed minimum requirements. Meeting these minimums significantly strengthens your competitiveness in the application process, so we strongly encourage you to review these requirements carefully and make every effort to meet them for the best chance of admission.