Graduate Assistantships at Western Kentucky University 2025

Level of Study
Master's and PhD
Host Institution
Western Kentucky University
Scholarship Type
Partial Funding
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
Yes
Admission Deadline
October 1, 2025 (Currently Open)

Graduate Assistantships Coverage

This partially funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Stipend depending on the hiring office
  • An optional subsidized health insurance plan
  • A partial scholarship in the Graduate Assistant Health Insurance program for those working 20 hours per week

Graduate Assistantships Eligibility Criteria

  • Proficient in English as proved by paper-based TOEFL of 550, computer-based TOEFL of 213, at least iBT TOEFL of 79, or at least IELTS 6.5
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units per semester.

Make sure to check out the Western Kentucky University admissions pages and the Graduate Assistantships pages for more information!

Graduate Assistantships Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Western Kentucky University and Graduate Assistantships, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Western Kentucky University first before applying for Graduate Assistantships. You can visit the official website found in Western Kentucky University Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

Graduate Assistantships Application Process

A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for Graduate Assistantships. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

  • Criminal background check
  • Proof of language proficiency

Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:

  1. Check with the admitting department if they are accepting hires for assistantship positions.
  2. Set an appointment with the Tax Compliant Account to discuss potential financial implications of GA work.
  3. Report to the International Enrollment Management Office with their immigration documents.

For more information, please see the Graduate Assistantships Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

Graduate Assistantships Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Graduate Assistantships! While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the Western Kentucky University admission deadlines. Here are the deadlines:

For more information about the admission details of Western Kentucky University, you can visit the following pages:

Master's Admissions Page

Graduate Assistantships Page

Want to learn more about Western Kentucky University, Graduate Assistantships, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Graduate Assistantships page!

Official Scholarship Page

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Updated August 11, 2023

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