Financial Aid for PhD Students

University of Florida Graduate School Fellowship

The College of Nursing has a limited number of Graduate School Fellowships (GSF) available for newly admitted PhD students. The GSF is a competitive award intended to recruit talented graduate students with a demonstrated potential in research and creative activities. Graduate School Fellows are expected to demonstrate high standards of academic achievement and active participation in university life.

Eligibility

All newly admitted students enrolled full-time (12 credit hours for the Fall and Spring semesters and 8 credit hours in the Summer semester) will be considered.

Value

Four-year fellowship support including a tuition waiver and a stipend are paid biweekly over each academic year up to the amount of $20,000. After completion of the core courses and the Progression exam, Graduate School Fellows are required to be appointed as a Graduate Research or a Graduate Teaching Assistant for at least 4 semesters.

Application

A complete application for admission on file in the College. Submit application by March 15th. Additional information is available at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/assistantships-and-fellowships

College of Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility

All PhD students are eligible for scholarship assistance in the first year of study. Priority is given to students enrolled in full-time study.

Students in years two and three of doctoral student may apply for scholarship assistance. Financial resources permitting, priority is given to full-time students and students submitting or resubmitting funding proposals. Application information will be distributed each year by the Office for Academic and Student Affairs. (OASA).

Value

Partial assistance with tuition for the first year of the program. Approximate value $8,000. Positions as Graduate Research or Graduate Teaching Assistants may be requested.

Application

A complete application for admission on file in the College. Submit application by May 31st.