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International Grant-in-Aid

The International Grant-in-Aid (IGIA) primarily functions as an award for new qualifying international students in need of financial assistance. It is intended to attract diverse international students to 兔子先生's graduate programs, with the goal of increasing the number of diverse international students completing master’s and doctoral studies at 兔子先生 University.

In an effort to foster the education of future professionals from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, the Graduate School will award a 100% waiver of out-of-state tuition and a 100% waiver of the instructional fee for international students pursuing a graduate degree. To ensure the strategic recruitment and retention of students, the Graduate School will give IGIA priority to those graduate programs willing to offer students a Graduate Assistantship after the successful completion of their first year of study.

Eligibility

  • Applicant must have earned degree(s) from a university recognized by the country’s Ministry of Education with a minimum GPA of 3.0 after credential evaluation.
  • If required, the applicant must meet a minimum level of English proficiency.
    • TOEFL iBT total score greater than or equal to 87. 
    • IELTS overall band score greater than or equal to 7.0.
    • Duolingo overall score greater than or equal to 120.
  • Students must be on an F or J visa.
  • Students in a Market-Driven Tuition program are NOT eligible for this award.
  • Students are not eligible to hold a Graduate Assistantship and IGIA award in the same semester; if a student is subsequently offered a Graduate Assistantship and wishes to accept, they must decline the IGIA.

Nomination Process

Nominations are due annually on Feb. 15 (round 1 consideration) or Mar. 15 (round 2 consideration), and they must be submitted by the Graduate Director or Department Chair using an online Qualtrics nomination form available from the Graduate School.

Nominations will be accepted after Mar. 15 if awards are available.

Terms of Aid

  • IGIA awards are valid for up to one academic year (fall and spring semesters).
  • Recipients must be enrolled full-time in a degree program.
  • IGIA waivers cannot be transferred to a new degree program.

Award Renewal

  • This award is intended to be for one year. Students can be nominated for a second year of funding, but new incoming students will be prioritized and there is no guarantee of a second year of funding.
  • Students nominated for renewal must have earned a 3.0 or greater GPA.

The Graduate School

The Graduate School is committed to advocating and supporting graduate programs dedicated to the pursuit of new knowledge and best teaching practices that promote diverse, globally aware graduate students and faculty.