- Assistantships
Master’s Research Assistantships
Master’s Research Assistantships are a form of financial aid that allow masters students to finance their way through our M.S. program at UAPB. They are offered for 2 1/2 years and include funds for tuition and fees, medical insurance and living expenses. However, students are responsible for all tuition and fees charged each semester. Students receiving assistantships are expected to work at least 20 hours per week and to be enrolled as a full-time student (6 credits/semester). Students are paid every two weeks.
For the first year, new graduate students receive an assistantship of $17,800. This number breaks down into the following:
- Tuition & Fees (estimated) – $4,727
- Medical Insurance – $600
- Gross (After T&F plus Ins) – $12,473
For the second year graduate students receive an assistantship of $18,800 per year. This number breaks down in the following:
- Tuition & Fees (estimated) – $4,727
- Medical Insurance – $600
- Gross (After T&F plus Ins) – $13,493
For the final half year, graduate students receive half of the $18,800 per year stipend.
Graduate students CANNOT receive student loans because they are already receiving assistantships. However, a scholarship from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is available (Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Scholarship Program).
Doctoral Research Assistantships
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Doctoral Research Assistantships are a form of financial aid that allow doctoral students to finance their way through our Ph.D. program at UAPB. They are offered for 4 years and include funds for tuition and fees, medical insurance and living expenses. However, students are responsible for all tuition and fees charged each semester. Students receiving assistantships are expected to work at least 20 hours per week and to be enrolled as a full-time student (6 credits/semester). Students are paid every two weeks.
Prior to completion of the preliminary examination, doctoral graduate students receive an assistantship of $20,739. This number breaks down into the following:
Tuition & Fees (estimated) – $4,727
Medical Insurance – $600
Gross (After T&F plus Ins) – $15,412
After successful completion of the preliminary examination, doctoral graduate students receive an assistantship of $22,739 per year.This number breaks down in the following:
Tuition & Fees (estimated) – $4,727
Medical Insurance – $600
Gross (After T&F plus Ins) – $17,432 - Financial Aid
Financial Assistance is very important for students entering graduate school. In the tabs below you will find several types of Financial Aid for incoming graduate students, including an available scholarship from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). Also below, you can find information on applicable program Tuition, Fees, and UAPB’s available Billing options.
Financial Aid is an important method of paying for college for every student. Below you will find information on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s website. This information is important and all undergraduate students thinking about applying or college bound students and their families are encouraged to read all information in the links below.
UAPB Financial Services Homepage
Federal Pell Grant (Application for Federal Student Aid or the FAFSA)
The Federal Pell Grant is funded by the federal government and administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Students who demonstrate significant financial need according to the federal formulas can qualify for yearly Pell Grant awards of up to $6,895.
To apply for the Pell Grant, students must fill out the Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). . By filling out the FAFSA, you are also applying for the Pell Grant as well as any other federal financial aids available.
All students who complete the FAFSA will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that will note their eligibility for Pell Grant funds as well as any documents they must submit to the Financial Aid Office to confirm their eligibility for federal funds. The FAFSA website has complete instructions on completing the multi-page FAFSA form, printable worksheets and lists of the information required, as well as the online FAFSA form itself.
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- Scholarships
As you browse through the scholarships listed below, please remember that these are not the only source of scholarships. Be sure to check throughout your community for assistance as well. In fact, there are many organizations that give financial aid to students in need. A few of these would be places such as local banks, local charities, etc. One invaluable tool over the internet is FastWeb.com. This is a free, easy to use scholarship search engine. It is highly recommended among schools around the U.S. Also, please be aware that there are always people attempting to scam prospective students and their families. Stay away from any scholarship program which requests payment for application, etc. These “programs” almost never produce any real results.
Scholarship Guide
Additional Guidance Information provided to assist you in researching and applying for your Aquaculture/Fisheries scholarship opportunities.
Local Scholarships
Scholarships that are either administered locally or have a number of guaranteed slots available for local students.
Trinity Scholarship
– Application Deadline: Accepted year round – (DOC, 34Kb)University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Scholarship
– Application Deadline: July 15th – Awarded in Fall Semester – (PDF, 72Kb)UAPB Endowed / New Hope AME Scholarship
– Application Deadline: Accepted year round – Awarded in Spring Semester – (PDF, 64Kb)Catfish Farmers of Arkansas Scholarship
– Application Deadline: March 1st – (PDF, 437Kb)Gordon R. Brown Scholarship
– Application Deadline: June 30th – For Students from Lonoke County enrolled in the College of Agriculture – (PDF, 62Kb)State Scholarships
Scholarships open to all Arkansas students that meet the requirements stated.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Scholarship Program
The purpose of the Arkansas Game and Fish Scholarship Program is to encourage young people to pursue careers in fisheries and wildlife management. These career opportunities include jobs in wildlife law enforcement, fisheries management, wildlife management, nogame specialist, public relations positions, environmental education and interpretation, and various related fields. Funding for the Arkansas Game and Fish Scholarship Program is made possible by sales of conservation license plates.
More Information on AGFC Conservation Scholarship:
https://www.agfc.com/en/get-involved/classroom/conservation-scholarship/
Link to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Scholarship Program application
– Application Postmark Deadline: Second week of June (for Fall Semester), First week of January (for Spring Semester), Check web site for actual dates – (Website)Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Senatorial Scholars Program
– Application Deadline: April 15th – (PDF, 34Kb)Arkansas Society of Professional Sanitarians
– Application Deadline: Early April of each year – (Website)National Scholarships
Scholarships available for Aquaculture/Fisheries students across the nation.
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
– (Website)Organization of Professional Employees of the USDA (OPEDA) scholarship
– (Website)United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
– (Website) - Scholarship Guides
Links to sites with scholarship listings for a variety of scholarship opportunities:
How to Get Hired guide
– (Website) – Things you need to know and do to get hired100 Minority Scholarship Gateway List
– (Website by University of California) – Great source for financial aid material.African American Scholarships & Intern Opportunities
– (Website)