National Physical Sciences Consortium Fellowships for Minorities

The NPSC offers a unique Ph.D.-track graduate fellowship in the physical sciences and related engineering fields at Any participating NPSC Member University or College. It is open to all eligible students (U. S. Citizens only) with emphasis on historically underrepresented minorities and women. The NPSC Fellowship covers tuition and fees, provided by the university department, and for students entering after 2003, a stipend of $16,000 annually for up to six years, provided by the employer. The overall value of an NPSC fellowship exceeds $200,000, the exact amount depending on the university attended. This includes the stipend for 6 years, an internship salary for two years, and the cost of 6 years of tuition and fees. The application period is August 25 - November 5, annually.

Fields of Study:
Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and their sub disciplines, and related engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical.

Please visit the web site for more information: http://www.npsc.org/students/info.html

Eligibility

Must be: (1) a U. S. citizen and have the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution; (2) in your senior year with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA, OR in your first year of a grad program pursuing a Ph.D., OR in a terminal master's program (no Ph.D. in your discipline at your university).

Selection

Research experience at university and industry, letters of recommendation at professional level (professors and employers), academic standing (GPA), GRE scores (General test required, subject test suggested and may be required by grad department).

Prior to application, please notify George Lensing, Director, Office of Distinguished Scholarships, 207 Graham Memorial Hall, or email.