Graduate Assistantships at University of Connecticut 2026 (Fully Funded)

Level of Study
Master's and PhD
Host Institution
University of Connecticut
Scholarship Type
Full Funding
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
Yes
Admission Deadline
February 1, 2026 (Past Deadline)

Graduate Assistantships Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Tuition Fees
  • Living Stipend
  • Health insurance

Graduate Assistantships Eligibility Criteria

  • Students holding Regular (as opposed to provisional) status
  • Students who have maintained a cumulative average of at least B or 3.0
  • Student who do not have more than three viable grades of "Incomplete" on their record
  • Full-time students or students enrolled in a program that extends for the entire period of their assistantship
  • English native speakers or holders of an IELTS score of 8.0, a TOEFL iBT score with a speaking subscore of at least 27, or a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) score of at least 74

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

Graduate Assistantships Application Procedure

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

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

A separate scholarship application - in addition to University of Connecticut admission - is needed for Graduate Assistantships, it's essential to know the application requirements and process. Make sure to take note of the important details before you apply!

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 University of Connecticut admission deadlines . Here are the deadlines:

  • Master's Deadline (Fall): February 1, 2026 (Different Master's programs have different deadlines)
  • PhD Deadline: Exact deadlines vary depending on your chosen department or project.

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

Master's Admissions Page

Graduate Assistantships Page

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

Official Scholarship Page

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"At UConn, I have been recognized with the Maric Fellowship, the Bobbitt-Chou Fellowship, the Graduate Assistant Scholarship, and the Eversource Energy Center Fellowship... These fellowships have provided financial support, research opportunities, and recognition for my academic potential."

Graduate Assistantships – University of Connecticut Ph.D. in Chemistry

— Maham Liaqat

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Graduate Assistantships Recipients

Maham Liaqat

Ph.D. in Chemistry
Pakistan

Maham Liaqat from Pakistan is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where she specializes in artificial enzymes, single-atom chemistry, and bio-catalysis. Her research on sustainable catalysts for renewable energy and green chemistry is supported by multiple prestigious awards, including the U.S.–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Fellowship (HEC Pakistan) and several UConn fellowships such as the Maric Fellowship, Bobbitt-Chou Fellowship, and the Eversource Energy Center Fellowship.

Read her story to learn how she secured this fully funded Ph.D. fellowship in the United States.

Sidra Riaz

Ph.D. in Public Affairs
Pakistan

Sidra Riaz from Pakistan is pursuing a PhD in Public Affairs at Florida International University, supported by the Presidential Fellowship, which provides full tuition, health insurance, housing, and an annual stipend of around $34,000. She focuses on climate governance and resilience and prepared by aligning her research with faculty interests, building a strong academic profile with publications, and crafting tailored applications with clear goals and strong recommendations.

Read her story to discover how she secured this fully funded scholarship.

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Updated May 23, 2026

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