The Tennessee Tech University Scholarship is a fully funded M.S. graduate assistantship position offered to interested home and international students.
The 2026 Tennessee Tech University Scholarship includes a $25,000 award/year plus tuition and fee waiver.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Tennessee Tech University Masters Scholarship, you must:
B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Biology, or a closely related field (completed before starting)
Strong interest in wildlife ecology, waterfowl conservation, or UAS applications in wildlife research
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team
Valid driver’s license
Preferred
Previous field research experience (not required)
Experience with GIS, R, drones, or quantitative ecology
Benefits
The benefits of the Tennessee Tech University Scholarship include a $25,000/year plus tuition and fee waiver.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Brief cover letter describing your interests and career goals
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Unofficial transcripts
Contact information for three references
Method of Application
Email the required documents as a single PDF to both Dr. Bradley Cohen (bcohen@tntech.edu) and Dr. Allison Keever (akeever@tntech.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Application Deadline: July 31, 2026.