Fellowships are monetary awards that require no service or work from the student. Fellowships may be institutionally awarded (through the Graduate School or through one of UNCG’s graduate programs) or they may be externally awarded and brought to UNCG. Fellowships are awarded by government agencies (federal, state, local), private foundations, industries, professional groups, and others. The Graduate School maintains a list of available fellowships on its website that includes information on many prominent external fellowships.

Students do not apply for UNCG Graduate School Fellowships; they are nominated for consideration by faculty. Typically, fellowships are awarded on merit and some require demonstrated financial need.

Unless otherwise stipulated by the grantor and/or donor, holders of fellowships or traineeships are required to maintain full-time status.

Fellowship recipients are eligible for appointment as graduate assistants. For students simultaneously holding fellowships or traineeships and assistantships, the normal department stipend should be provided. The non-service fellowship is in addition to the stipend.

Most UNCG Graduate School Fellowships are for one year only. Departments may request that the total amount of the fellowship be paid out over a specified number of years. Fellowships may be withdrawn at any time for failure to maintain satisfactory academic status or for violating University policies.

Please see the Graduate School Webpage on Fellowships.