The Mississippi State University Scholarship is a fully funded Masters and PhD opportunity for home and international students to pursue degree in the USA.
The scholarship offers an annual support package includes a $20,000 stipend, tuition remission, and health insurance for successful candidates.
Requirements
To be considered for the Mississippi State University Masters and PhD Scholarship, you must:
hold a bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, applied social science, or a related field.
have strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team, and an interest in social science research in natural resource contexts.
be self-motivated, creative, and eager to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment. Desired:
Previous coursework or experience in human dimensions of natural resources or related social science disciplines, experience with survey research or program evaluation, familiarity with statistical software (e.g., R, Stata), and a record of scientific writing would be a plus.
Benefits
The Mississippi State University Scholarship offers the following benefits;
$20,000 annual stipend, plus tuition waiver and health insurance.
Start date: January 2027 preferred; Summer or Fall 2027 start dates are negotiable.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
A cover letter,
CV (including three references),
Unofficial transcripts, and
contact information for two professional references.
Method of Application
Click the green button below to go to the scholarship webpage.
Email Dr. Arun Regmi (a.regmi@msstate.edu) a cover letter describing your interest, a CV, unofficial transcripts, test scores (e.g., GRE, IELTS, TOEFL), and contact information for two professional references.
Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Regmi with any questions.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026.