Meritorious Awards

• Marshall Foundation Dissertation Fellowship (PDF)
• Graduate Tuition Scholarship
• Graduate College Fellowship
• Graduate College Thesis/Dissertation Waiver

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Description: A scholarship grant to cover any portion of non-resident tuition and/or registration fees (also known as in-state tuition).

Eligibility: Student must:

1. be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at The University of Arizona for three or more graduate units;
2. be in good academic standing; and
3. have a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Application Procedure: Students should contact his or her department to obtain information regarding specific application guidelines and availability.

Range of Support: Based on the current non-resident tuition and registration fee rate

Deadline: Students should contact the graduate advisor in his or her department for information regarding departmental deadlines.

Reviewed by: The department selects the award recipient.

Contact Person: Departmental graduate advisor.

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Description: Generally a stipend of $10,000 for one academic year.

Eligibility: Student must:

1. be admitted to Regular Graduate Status in a graduate degree program at The University of Arizona;
2. have a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher;
3. be in good academic standing; and
4. enroll for nine or more units during the fellowship period.

Application Procedure:   Please consult with your departmental Graduate Coordinator or College Dean's Office for applicable procedures and deadlines.

 Range of Support: Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000

 Reviewed by: The department selects the recipient. The Graduate College verifies eligibility.

 Contact Person: Departmental Graduate Coordinator or Academic College Dean's Office.

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Description: Waiver of non-resident tuition only. (Not applicable to summer session fees)

 Eligibility: Student must:

1. be enrolled at The University of Arizona for not less than one (1) and not more than six (6) units of 900-level units only, and
2. not be using university resources (e.g. libraries, computers, labs, faculty time) to any significant extent, except for exams, final defense and some advising.

Application Procedure: Students must be recommended by their Graduate Coordinator and may not apply directly to the Graduate College for the award. Departments recommend the student to the Graduate College at 900levelwaivers@grad.arizona.edu for approval and processing.

 Range of Support: The maximum values is for 6 units based on the current non-resident tuition rate.

 Recommended Deadline: Two (2) weeks in advance of tuition payment deadline. (see current schedule of classes.)

 Reviewed by: Department and Graduate College.

 Date of Award: As waivers are approved.

 Limitations: May only be used for up to four (4) semesters.