Assistantships, Fellowships & Grants: Week of Oct. 2

Summary

Upcoming scholarship and fellowship opportunities open to CED grad students.

College of Education Fellowship Opportunities
Attention: Doctoral
Did you know the Academic and Graduate Student Affairs office has several fellowship opportunities available each year? Please visit their website for a summary of various funding competitions. Register for these VIRTUAL info sessions to learn more:

  • Dissertation Completion Fellowship (DCF) Info Session, Oct. 13, 10 to 11 a.m. Audience: Doctoral students in their final year of doctoral studies (view fellowship details). Register to attend info session via Zoom
  • Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) Info Session, Oct. 19, 12 to 1 p.m. Audience: Doctoral students in their second year & beyond, but not yet at the dissertation stage (view fellowship details). Register to attend info session via Zoom
  • Summer Research Development (SRDF) Info Session, Nov. 27, 1 to 2 p.m. Audience: Doctoral students in their first year, unless already funded via University Distinguished or Enrichment Fellowships (view fellowship details). Register to attend via Zoom

Dr. Karen Klomparens Endowment in Support of Graduate Fellowships
This fellowship is awarded in honor of Dr. Karen Klomparens, Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost for Graduate Education at MSU from 1997 until 2014, in honor of her unwavering commitment to graduate education. Applicants should be enrolled in masters or doctoral programs at MSU in any discipline including professional degree programs. Award amount: $2,500. Apply by: Oct. 5. Learn more via the Graduate School

Education Opportunity Fellowship 
The purpose of the Education Opportunity Fellowship (EOF) is to provide financial assistance to Michigan State University’s graduate and professional students who meet certain eligibility requirements. Award amount: $3,000. Apply by: Oct 6. Learn more via the Graduate School 

College of Education Equity Fellows Grant Program 
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is pleased to introduce the 2023-24 CED Equity Fellows Program. Fellows will collaborate with the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to execute projects advancing our DEI mission. Apply by: Oct. 8. Learn more via PDF

Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Award
Attention: Doctoral
This fellowship supports graduate students in natural sciences and mathematics based on academic achievements, research goals, contributions to diversity and progress in their scientific field, enhancing educational diversity at MSU. Award Amount: $2,000. Apply by: Oct. 13. Learn more via the Graduate School

Graduate Student Award for Science Communication and Outreach
Nominations are open for MSU’s Graduate Student Award for Science Communication and Outreach, honoring exceptional graduate students who effectively communicate scholarly ideas to the public. Award amount: $750. Apply by: Nov. 10. Learn more via MSU University Outreach and Engagement

Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement Scholarship
Nominations are open for MSU’s Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement Scholarship, honoring outstanding graduate students for community-engaged scholarship during their years of graduate study. Award amount: $750. Apply by: Nov. 10. Learn more via MSU University Outreach and Engagement