Forestry Graduate Stipends and Funding
We offer very competitive stipends for graduate students pursuing PhD or MS degrees. Depending upon project funding, stipends may be available for non-research Master’s degrees as well. Stipends are usually provided through Graduate Teaching Assistantships or Research Assistantships. Blacksburg is a highly desirable place to live, yet the cost of living is low, increasing the value of your stipend.
How to Apply
When your application is submitted to the Forestry Department you will automatically be considered for funding. Funding typically includes a 9- or 12-month stipend and graduate tuition. In addition, highly qualified students will also be considered for the following departmental fellowships listed below.
Departmental Fellowships
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Robert S. Burruss Fellowship - $2,000 stipend supplement annually plus tuition
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William J. Dann Fellowship - $3,000 stipend supplement annually plus tuition
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John F. Hosner Graduate Scholarship - $1,000 annual award
Outside Sources of Funding
Many students qualify for outside sources of funding (from WPI or the National Science Foundation, for example). We encourage potential students to seek these funds to fund their program or as a supplement. More information on funding sources is available through the Graduate School.