This process should begin at least four months prior to the term in which you wish to have aid. In addition to the general sources of support for graduate students, there are some special opportunities for minorities. Availability of minority assistantships should be discussed with the Graduate Coordinator. Leslie N. Wilson Assistantship. This assistantship is available for newly enrolling Black American students.
Nomination is through the program and department, but competition is on a university-wide basis.
Application forms are available from the Graduate Coordinator. To be eligible, all materials must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator by January 15 each year. Delores Auzenne Fellowship. This fellowship program is for Black American graduate students and is operated by the Board of Regents. Nomination is through the program and department, but competition is on a university-wide basis.