Graduate Assistantships at University of Central Florida 2026 (Full Tuition)

Level of Study
Master's and PhD
Host Institution
University of Central Florida
Scholarship Type
Full Tuition
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
Yes
Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026 (Currently Open)

Graduate Assistantships Coverage

This full tuition scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Up to full tuition fees
  • A biweekly stipend
  • Health insurance

Graduate Assistantships Eligibility Criteria

  • You just need to be an international Master's and Ph.D. student or applicant of University of Central Florida.

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

Graduate Assistantships Application Procedure

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

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

A separate scholarship application - in addition to University of Central Florida 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 Central Florida admission deadlines . Here are the deadlines:

  • Master's Deadline (Fall): January 15, 2026
  • PhD Deadline: Exact deadlines vary depending on your chosen department or project.

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

Master's Admissions Page

Graduate Assistantships Page

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

Official Scholarship Page

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"At the University of Central Florida (UCF), where I am pursuing a master's degree in biotechnology, I am actively engaged in research in Dr. Saleh Naser's lab. My research focuses on intestinal epithelial cell biology, gut inflammation, and drug-based therapeutic regulation"

UCF Graduate Assistantships (Full Tuition) Biotechnology – Master's Degree

— Sabera

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"The financing of my degree here at UCF was not from a scholarship, but a fully funded opportunity where the tuition fees are fully covered by UCF, and then I receive a stipend for working as an RA or TA in the university. I am currently taking both RA and TA responsibilities at UCF, which pays me enough to survive in the US. Additionally, my health insurance is also covered by UCF."

UCF Graduate Assistantships (Full Tuition) Biotechnology – Master's Degree

— Sabera

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"I would rate UCF very highly academically. The courses are rigorous and well-structured, providing a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Faculty members are experts in their fields and are approachable, offering valuable guidance and mentorship. The research opportunities are excellent, with well-equipped laboratories and access to cutting-edge techniques, which have greatly enhanced my learning and professional development."

UCF Graduate Assistantships (Full Tuition) Biotechnology – Master's Degree

— Sabera

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Graduate Assistantships Recipients

Ogbenna Favour

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
Nigeria

Ogbenna Favour from Nigeria is pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida, transitioning from a strong background in Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering to advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics research. He is funded through a Graduate Research Assistantship at UCF’s Multiphysics Simulation Lab, which provides a competitive stipend while supporting his research in Reduced-Order Modeling.

Read his story to discover how he secured funded PhD research in the United States.

Sabera

Master’s degree in Biotechnology
Bangladesh

Sabera from Bangladesh is pursuing a Master’s degree in Biotechnology at the University of Central Florida, where she is actively involved in research on gut inflammation and intestinal epithelial biology. She is funded through a fully covered Research and Teaching Assistantship, which includes full tuition, a living stipend, and health insurance.

Read her story to discover how she secured a fully funded research and teaching assistantship.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.
Updated December 24, 2025

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