Graduate School-managed Faculty Nominated Fellowships
George Washington Carver Fellowship
Departments nominate prospective doctoral students directly through the following link: Nomination Form
NOTE: Only 2 applications per program
The George Washington Carver Fellowship is awarded to doctoral-seeking students from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges who have demonstrated superior academic achievements and scholarly abilities. Recipients must aspire to a career as a professor of higher education.
Requirements for student nominees:
- Be a graduate of a HBCU, HSI, or Tribal College (or have attended for two years)
- Be a graduate of an accredited U.S. High School
- Aspires to be a professor
- Has completed the Diversity Essay in their application
Submission Requirements:
Please make sure you submit a single pdf document in the following order:
- CV
- Diversity Essay
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Department Nomination
- Transcripts
Support:
$25,000 per yearFive years of support from The Graduate School
Timeline:
Application Deadline: Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Award notification: February 22, 2021
David M. Knox Fellowship
Departments nominate prospective masters students directly through the following link: Nomination Form
NOTE: Only 2 applications per program
The David M. Knox Fellowship is designed to enhance the diversity of the graduate student body through the recruitment of masters-seeking students with diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences.
Requirement for Student Nominees:
- Be a graduate of an accredited U.S. High School
- Be admitted to a Purdue masters program
- Has completed the Diversity Essay in their application
Submission Requirements:
Please make sure you submit a single pdf document in the following order:
- CV
- Diversity Essay
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Department Nomination
- Transcripts
Support:
$22,500 per yearTwo years of support:
Timeline:
Application Deadline: Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Award notification: February 22, 2021
Puskas Memorial Fellowship
Departments nominate prospective masters or PhD students directly through this form: Nomination Form
The Puskas Memorial Fellowship was established in April 1993 with a bequest from the estate of Nick Puskas. Its income supports fellowships for graduate students. The Puskas Memorial Fellowship is awarded to masters-seeking or doctoral-seeking students who have an affiliation with Romania. The tenure of the Puskas Memorial Fellowship is one year with the possibility of renewal and provides a stipend/salary, payment of tuition, payment of student fees, and a medical insurance benefit.
Requirement for Student Nominees:
- Maintain residency in Romania
- (or) Were educated in Romania
- (or) Have participated in study or research in Romania
- (or) Are conducting formal outreach and engagement with Romania
- (or) Have some other significant relationship with Romania as determined by the Dean of the Graduate School
- Be admitted for the fall or spring semester of the upcoming academic year
Submission Requirements:
Please make sure you submit a single pdf document in the following order:
- CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Department Nomination
- Transcripts
Support:
$22,500 per yearOne year of support from The Graduate School
Timeline:Application Deadline: Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Award notification: February 22, 2021