Fellowships and scholarships are available in each of the 236 master's and doctoral programs. Members of groups which are underrepresented in specific university programs, and who are from the United States and its territories are eligible to apply. Examples of underrepresented groups at UC include African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and male students in the nursing programs. Award Fellowships and Scholarships are awarded by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Research and Advanced Studies. Awards are based upon demonstrated potential for academic success as recommended by the department in which you will study.
Awards are available in all areas.
Yates Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend for the academic year, a full-tuition scholarship for the academic year, and a waiver of general fees. No services are required of Fellowship recipients. Yates Graduate Scholarships provide a full-tuition award plus a waiver of general fees for the academic year. No services are required of Scholarship recipients.