Chancellor’s Fellowship
These merit-based awards encourage and assist superior students in pursuing graduate studies. Each fellowship has a value of $4,000 per academic year and carries no work requirement. You must be registered for a minimum of nine semester hours each semester. To apply, submit the application form along with supporting materials.
Application deadline: April 30
Each academic year, the Graduate School awards a limited number of Graduate School Study Grants. Study Grants are awarded to exceptionally promising students in order to relieve financial pressures so they may devote more of their energy to study and research directed toward completing their graduate work. To apply, submit the application form.
Application deadline: April 30
The Graduate School awards a limited number of Graduate Student Recuritment Grants to new first-time graduate students presenting exemplary academic qualifications for program admission. To apply, submit the application form.
Application deadline: April 30
Morrill Family Fund for Research in Education
This fund supports research in the improvement of teaching at any educational level. Application forms are available in the following locations:
- College of Education and Allied Professions
- The Office for WCU Programs in Asheville – 120 Karpen Hall
Application deadline: September 1.
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in the Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation. Priority consideration is given to students studying to teach physical education. Contact the coordinator of the Physical Education Graduate Program.
Kendall W. King Scholarship Fund (International Students)
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide financial support for deserving international students. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for the award. Contact the Department of International Programs and Services for more information.
