Recipients must carry at least nine hours of course work per semester. A number of these scholarships, established in memory of Foster Brooks Parriott by the Parriott family, are awarded annually on the basis of scholastic achievement and need. The award is for up to 24 credit hours of tuition for the year. The awards may be designated for one year or may be awarded for up to three years' study for the master's or 4 years' for the doctoral degree. There is a 10 hour per week service component to the Wilfred Woobank Assistantship, intended to foster interaction between the scholar and the department.
Preference is given to students in any graduate program.
The fellowship amounts are variable and awarded on the basis of need. To qualify for this fellowship you must be admitted to The University of Tulsa, in good academic standing, qualify for services provided by The Center for Student Academic Support, and be registered to receive those services. Application deadline is January 15. These may include full or partial payment of tuition, fees, or books. Recipients are often chosen only from among applicants interested in fields prescribed by the donors.