Enrichment Fellowship
We recognize and support outstanding students.
The Enrichment Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship that supports the professional development of promising new graduate students. This scholarship focuses on how professional development or experiential learning opportunities will improve or enhance the quality or value
of graduate education, thus impacting your future career aspirations. This scholarship is available to all students.
Nominations are CLOSED
Details and Eligibility
Award Details
Awardees receive:
- Full-tuition support. Renewable, up to 4 semesters (Fall and Spring semesters only), if eligible.
- Participate in a cohort model and at least two meetings with a Graduate Studies representative.
- Up to $200 stipend to attend one conference or professional opportunity for covering registration fees and basic expenses.
Awardees must/will:
- Have the opportunity to be coached for and participate/compete in the Three Minute Thesis (yearly competition).
- Participate in graduate writing workshops and receive a participation stipend, if available.
Eligibility
This fellowship aims to encourage and support students from less commonly represented fields, thereby promoting a range of academic talents, pursuits, and disciplines within the university community.
To be eligible for this award, a student must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Plan to enroll as a full-time graduate student in a UNI graduate degree program. Only recently admitted students are eligible.
- Hold a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrate:
- The impact of this opportunity on enriching, rewarding, or meaningfulness of your experiences as a graduate student.
- A personal and/or professional need for support.
- The link between this opportunity and your ability to achieve academic goals.
- The link between this opportunity and your future career upon graduation.
Application and Nomination Process
1.- This application is only open to first-year students seeking graduate admission.
- Confirm your eligibility and express your interest.
- Submit the interest form (which will be routed to your academic program). You will need to:
- Briefly explain, how you meet the eligibility for the fellowship.
- Explain, what your strengths are.
- Upload your resume or CV.
2.- Each Graduate Program Coordinator submits a letter of nomination to the Division of Graduate Studies through email at gradcollege@uni.edu and copies the student. Each Department cannot exceed more than 2 nominations per academic year. Nomination Letters should not exceed 2 typed pages and must include:
- (a) Nominee’s strength and academic promise.
- (b) Nominee’s ability to contribute to the academic field and/or the UNI campus community.
- (c) Explanation of how the program/department plans to guide the nominee to successfully complete the degree (e.g. number of meetings with a mentor/grad coordinator; departmental actions to create a welcoming environment, culture, and any other relevant initiative).
3.- The Dean of GROE College will review nominations and make the final award decisions.
Timeline
Admission
Applications Open with the new Admission Cycle in October 1st.
Nomination
Programs need to recommend and nominate students who applied to Graduate Studies no later than April 5
Decision
Decisions are made and communicated before April 15
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does underrepresented discipline mean?
Underrepresented disciplines might refer to academic fields that have historically had fewer students enrolled, either locally or nationally. Examples of such disciplines include but are not limited to Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Social Work, Interdisciplinary, Communications, Education, Linguistics, Literature, Music, etc. Underrepresented discipline might also refer to a field facing a shortage of professionals, making the need for graduates in these areas particularly high.
- Can I work as a GA or in an on-campus position if I receive the enrichment scholarship?
Absolutely! The Enrichment Scholarship is a monetary award that does not require services. UNI employment restrictions do apply to student employees and graduate assistants.
- Can I receive more scholarships if I receive the Enrichment Fellowship?
Only other types of scholarships given by other UNI departments through the Financial Aid office could be possible. You will receive a full Tuition Scholarship from the Graduate College, so you cannot receive any other Graduate College-funded scholarship. Your tuition will be fully covered. This means you will only need to cover mandatory fees and other expenses.
- How will I know if I was selected for and awarded this scholarship?
Check your preferred email! We will send you an Official Offer Letter electronically. This letter will contain instructions and detailed information. Beware! If you do not respond by the stated date, you will lose the award.