Otto W. Shaler Scholarship

Fellowship details

Application Status
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Closed
Deadline
11/15/2024
Amount
$11,500 stipend + resident fees
Period of Funding
Spring Quarter
Citizenship Requirements
No requirement
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Overview

The Otto W. Shaler Scholarship provides financial support to international graduate students who have financial need, and who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise.  All Schools are invited to submit one nomination each.

Award Information

This award provides resident fees and a stipend of $11,500 during Spring Quarter of the academic year of the award.  Nonresident supplemental tuition and professional degree supplemental tuition are not included.

Important Dates

Application Opens:  October 7, 2024
School Submission Deadline:  November 15, 2024

Please note that Schools and Departments typically have earlier internal deadlines for fellowship submissions. Please contact your School or Department for details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • International students pursuing a Ph.D. or master’s degree. Students enrolled in self-supporting programs are not eligible
  • Must be in good academic standing and have completed at least 3 quarters of graduate coursework at UCI
  • Must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for fellowships
  • Must demonstrate financial need

Nomination Process

Each School’s package should be submitted by the School’s Associate Dean (or on behalf of) and must include:

  1. Otto W. Shaler Scholarship Application Form (complete with all signatures)
    1. This application form is to be completed by the student and signed by the school Associate Dean
  2. Recommendation letter from faculty advisor or department chair
  3. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  4. Copy of passport page showing country of citizenship. Residency will be verified via the student information system.

Schools may submit their nomination to  fellowships@rgs.uci.edu and CC tdahl@uci.edu on or before November 15, 2024.

Forms

Stipulations

  • Students should review the Terms and Conditions to ensure that they are eligible to receive fellowship or scholarship funding before applying.
  • For students already receiving financial aid, acceptance of additional funding may affect their overall financial need-based support package. In such cases, students are strongly encouraged to consult with the UCI Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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