The Competitive Graduate Award (CGA) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a prestigious opportunity for highly qualified new graduate students pursuing master’s degree programs. Awarded on a competitive basis, the CGA provides a Research Assistantship (RA) position with a tuition waiver and a generous stipend of $8,370 for the nine-month academic year. Recipients engage in scholarly activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor, averaging 10 hours per week.
The Competitive Graduate Award aims to support outstanding graduate students in their academic and research pursuits, providing them with valuable opportunities and financial assistance. The CGA encompasses additional benefits, including a summer tuition waiver, eligibility for research grants, and the opportunity to apply for a second Graduate Assistantship.
Here is a table summarizing the information about the Competitive Graduate Award:
| Organization | Education Level | Subjects | Amount | Access Mode | Number of Awards | Nationality | Country | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Graduate (Domestic), Graduate (International) | Not specified | Research assistantship with tuition waiver and $8,370 stipend | Online Application through SIUE Application Center | Not specified | Domestic and International | United-States | January 15 |
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Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include fully admitted new graduate students accepted into a master’s program at SIUE, SIUE undergraduates transitioning to approved combined bachelor to master’s programs, and previously-enrolled graduate students returning after a hiatus. Minimum GPA requirements of 3.25 for both undergraduate and graduate coursework apply. Applicants must identify an SIUE faculty mentor and meet other specified criteria.
How to Apply?
To be considered for the CGA, applicants must submit a complete CGA application and a degree-seeking application for the following summer or fall term. The application includes a recommendation form, a faculty mentor form, and responses to research-related questions. The submission deadline is January 15, and all materials must be uploaded through the SIUE Application Center.
Applicants can access and submit the CGA application through the SIUE Application Center. It is crucial to ensure both CGA and degree-seeking application requirements are completed by the deadline. For any inquiries, applicants can contact the Graduate School at 618-650-3010 or graduateschool@siue.edu.
Benefits
Recipients of the CGA receive a 25% Research Assistantship position with a full tuition waiver for up to 12 credit hours per semester and a competitive stipend of $8,370 for the academic year. Additional benefits include a summer tuition waiver, eligibility for research grants, and the option to apply for a second Graduate Assistantship.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting the CGA application and all required materials, along with the degree-seeking application, is January 15 at 4:30 pm. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.
