Arkansas Tech University Scholarship in USA 2026 | Fully Funded
Job Description
The Arkansas Tech University Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded graduate assistantship opportunity for international students to pursue their studies in the United States.
This prestigious scholarship covers full tuition and provides an annual stipend of $14,000 to help with living expenses.
Arkansas Tech University Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: United States
- Study Abroad: Yes — Study in the USA
- Category: Postgraduate | Master’s Scholarship
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded (Tuition Waiver + $14,000 Stipend/Year)
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required
- Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
About the Arkansas Tech University Master’s Scholarship
The Hecke Lab in the Department of Biology and Earth Sciences at Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is inviting applications for a Master of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Science (MSFWS) position beginning January 5, 2026 (Spring 2026 semester).
Location: Arkansas Tech University is based in Russellville, Arkansas, approximately 80 miles northwest of Little Rock.
The selected student will work on a research project focused on understanding dietary patterns, microhabitat differences, and morphometric variations among fish species in the Illinois Bayou watershed and nearby regions.
The findings from this study will contribute valuable insights to conservation management and improve understanding of local aquatic biodiversity.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Arkansas Tech University Graduate Assistantship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hold a B.Sc. degree in Fisheries, Natural Resources, or a related field.
- Have completed courses in Fisheries Management and Statistics.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with fish-sampling techniques.
- Analytical or modeling experience using R software.
- Willingness to participate in field sampling trips, including weekends.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
- A fully funded teaching assistantship valued at $14,000 per year, and
- A full tuition waiver covering all academic costs.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter – outlining your research interests, career goals, and relevant experience.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé.
- Contact Information for Three References.
How to Apply for the Arkansas Tech University Scholarship 2026
- Click the green button below to visit the official scholarship page.
- Compile all required documents into one PDF file.
- Email your complete application to Dr. Kyler Hecke at khecke@atu.edu no later than October 30, 2025.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — interviews begin in early October.
- The selected candidate will be invited to apply for admission to the MSFWS program by mid-November 2025.
Application Deadline: October 30, 2025