Both domestic and foreign students can apply for fully financed graduate scholarships at Western Kentucky University in the United States. The WKU Scholarship offers comprehensive health insurance, a monthly living allowance, and a complete tuition remission. This article describes the scholarship’s specifics, requirements for qualifying, advantages, and a detailed application process for prospective candidates. The Aquatic Ecology and Systematics Lab at WKU is now looking for an M.S. student to support ongoing investigations on the systematics and conservation of Plecoptera (stoneflies) through a fully paid research assistantship. The lab employs a combined molecular and morphological methodology. Fieldwork, specimen sorting and identification, laboratory preparation, data analysis, thesis construction, scientific presentations, and publications will all be undertaken by the chosen students.
Eligibility Criteria :
- A bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in biology, ecology, or a closely related discipline (such wildlife and fisheries, environmental science, etc.)
- The required minimum GPA is 2.75/4.0.
Preferred Requirements:
- Interest in studying stoneflies in particular
- Strong work ethic and self-sufficiency
- familiarity with field-based education
- An overview of freshwater research
- Proficiency in molecular biology methods, such as PCR and gel electrophoresis
- Knowledge of ArcGIS
The United States is the host nation.
Location of Study: USA
Scholarships for Postgraduate and Master’s Programs
All nationalities are welcome to apply.
Benefits of the scholarship include health insurance, a living allowance, and full funding.
IELTS Requirement: Not necessary
Benefits :
- Full remission of tuition fees
- A monthly allowance for living costs
- coverage for health insurance
Deadline: February 15, 2026
