Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
Application Details
- Students may apply for as many college scholarships as they want — as long as they meet the requirements of each scholarship for which they apply.
- Students may receive no more than two college scholarships in any one round of awards.
Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
The Graduate School serves as the coordinating office for fellowships and scholarships awarded outside the university, such as Graduate Consortium for Minorities in Engineering and Science, National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship, Packard Foundation, Ford Fellowships, Fulbright Scholarships, and many others.
The Graduate School accepts department nominations for several fellowships for outstanding students: the Powell Fellowship, the Cunningham Fellowship, and the Congressional Fellowship. Fellowship students are expected to be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours each for the Fall and Spring semesters. Virginia Tech does not require fellowship students to be enrolled during the summer terms, though this may be a requirement of the funding agency. The Graduate School also posts information about current funding opportunities. The Virginia Tech Research Division publishes a weekly Opportunity Update, that includes notices of selected graduate and postdoctoral research opportunities and fellowships that are funded outside of the university. The Opportunity Update can be sent to you by email. Students can also conduct their own comprehensive search with COS Alert Service and have results emailed to them each week. Many other alert services, such as Grants Net, are also available.
Graduate School Scholarships and Fellowships
Work-life grants
Department Nominations for Several Fellowships:
Cunningham Doctoral Assistantships
Dean's Diversity Assistantships
Ellen E. Wade Graduate Studies Fellowship
George E. and Hester B. Aker Fellowship
McNair Assistantship
Powell Fellowship
Joseph Frank Hunkler Memorial Scholarship (Nomination by March 1)
The MAOP Graduate Scholars Program
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Graduate Student Guide to Financial Aid
James D. Moran Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students
The James D. Moran Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. James Moran in memory of his father, Mr. James D. Moran. This scholarship is for graduate students studying issues faced by individuals and families within various environments throughout the lifespan, including such areas as family systems, human development, nutrition, work/family relationships, health and well-being, and family/consumer resource management.
Selection Criteria: Must be graduate student.
Supplemental materials to include:
1. A 600-word essay describing how your plan of study connects with issues faced by individuals and families within various environments throughout the lifespan, including such areas as family systems, human development, nutrition, work/family relationships, health and well-being, and family/consumer resource management.
Application Open Dates: August 2026 - January 22, 2027 for 2027-2028!
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
Faculty Campaign Graduate Student Scholarship
The Faculty Campaign Graduate Student Scholarship was established by the faculty in the former College of Human Resources and Education to aid a graduate student in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Selection Criteria: graduate student, scholastic achievement, financial need (based on FAFSA submitted), and demonstrated leadership potential.
Supplemental materials to include:
1. A one-page essay delineating your contributions to the college, your publications (including those in press), and presentations made while representing the college and/or Virginia Tech.
2. A letter of support from a College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences faculty member. When requesting this letter, please have them submit it directly to the scholarship site.
Application Open Dates: August 11, 2025 - January 22, 2026 for 2026-2027!
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
Foreign Fulbright Program
The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program