P.O. Box 6009, Morgantown, WV 26506-6009. The first priority goes to students planning to begin doctoral studies at West Virginia University in the fall semester. Second priority is for students currently enrolled at West Virginia University who will have completed less than one full year of study in the doctoral program. The fellowship is available to U.S. citizens based on academic merit. The award is given for one calendar year with renewal for a maximum of three years for beginning doctoral students and two years for students who will have completed up to one year of study in the doctoral program.
Renewal is dependent on satisfactory academic performance.
Recipients must be full-time resident students for the entire calendar year. Students must be nominated by the faculty of the doctoral program admitting the student and recommended for the award by the dean of the college. Nominations by faculty must be received by February 1. Fellowships are awarded on March 15. Other than Assistantships WVU has a strong comprehensive financial aid program to help you finance your education.