Other Types of Funding for M.F.A. Students

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS (GTAs)

Three students in the M.A., M.S., and M.F.A. programs will be awarded Graduate Teaching Assistantships. In order to apply, click here.

GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (GRFs)

Each year, the School of Graduate Studies awards several Graduate Research Fellowships to full-time graduate students working toward the master's degree or sixth-year diploma program. Each fellowship is in the amount of $8,000. Information about the GRF can be found by clicking here.

GRADUATE STUDENT GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS (GSGAs)

Each year, the School of Graduate Studies awards several Graduate Student Graduate Assistantships to full-time matriculated graduate students in the amount of $16,000. Information about the 2008-2009 GSGA application can be obtained through the Graduate School, (203) 392-5240, http://www.southernct.edu/grad/. An example of the 2007-2008 GSGA application and information can be accessed by clicking here. 

 

CONFERENCE & RESEARCH FUNDING

The Graduate Student Affairs Committee at Southern has increased the
travel support to those students who wish either to attend or deliver a
paper at a scholarly conference outside of Southern.  The new limits
are as follows:
                                                         In State            Out of State
One-Day Conference Attendance            $100                   $200

One-Day Conference Presentation          $150                  $300

Two-Day Conference Attendance            $300                  $500

Two-Day  Conference Presentation         $500                  $850

GSAC will also make funding available for matriculated graduate
students who are in good standing to conduct research. The maximum
award here is for $550, pending availability of funds. If you are interested in the above, consult the GSAC link on the Graduate School page.