International students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in the United States are invited to apply for the 2027 Oklahoma State University Scholarship.
The Oklahoma State University Scholarship comes with full benefits that includes a $25,000 annual stipend, health insurance, and a tuition waiver.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the 2027 Oklahoma State University Scholarship, you must meet the requirements below;
Required Qualifications:
- possess an undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Ecology/Management, Ecology, or a related field;
- have a strong work ethic and sense of self-motivation;
- possess the ability to work both independently and collegially with others; strong written and oral communication skills;
- have an interest in urban ecology, conservation biology, and/or human threats to wildlife;
- show experience in engaging with the public and a variety of stakeholder groups (because the position will include a strong outreach component including to university administrators, students, and/or teachers).
Preferred qualifications: Ideal candidates will have one or several of the following skills and experiences:
- conducting, presenting, and publishing mentored research; coordinating and supervising field projects;
- conducting wildlife collision surveys;
- handling and identifying wild birds; experience with statistical analyses;
- extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and public outreach, including educational or interpretive presentations to a variety of age groups.
Benefits
- Funding, which will be available to support the student through May 2029, will be available through a research assistantship, but the student will also have an opportunity to TA for an NREM course if they are interested in gaining teaching experience
- A stipend of $2,083/month ($25,000/yr) will be provided along with full tuition waiver and health insurance at $20/month.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- a cover letter outlining how you meet required and preferred qualifications,
- a CV, and
- contact information for three references.
Method of Application
Application Deadline: September 13, 2026.