Presidential Fellowship – University of South Carolina
Graduate Fellowships @Fellowships posted 1 week agoJob Description
Job Description: The flagship award of USC’s Graduate School, given annually to a small cohort (10–12) of incoming Ph.D. or MFA students from any discipline. It builds a community of scholars and provides enhanced professional development (seminars/workshops) led by the Graduate School.
Role Description: Fellows enroll full-time in their doctoral or MFA programs and participate in special seminars (e.g. GRAD 801) and workshops. They join an interactive network of Presidential Fellows across campus.
Application Cycle: Annual for the incoming class.
What You’ll Need: Nomination by your department or graduate director; admission to a USC doctoral or MFA program; outstanding academic record. Open to all disciplines and nationalities.
Preferred or Required Qualifications: Exceptional intellectual promise and leadership. Selection criteria include unique qualities, accomplishments, creativity, leadership, and commitment to improving others’ lives. Nomination letters must highlight these traits.
Benefits and Perks: Multi-year award: $48,000 total for Ph.D. (over 8 semesters) or $30,000 total for MFA (5 semesters). Recipients also receive standard assistantship (tuition/fees) from their program. Additionally, presidential fellows attend an in-person professional development institute and receive health insurance.
Where and How You Can Apply: Departments nominate candidates (Graduate Directors submit letters explaining the student’s qualifications). Finalists are selected by the Graduate School. See USC’s Presidential Fellowship page for details on the nomination process and deadlines.
