Ponch and Mitzi Frank Graduate Fellowship

Eligibility Requirements

• Undergraduate degree must have been completed at Virginia Tech
• Must be a current Virginia Tech Master’s student
• MS to Ph.D. program students are not eligible
• Must be a permanent resident or US Citizen
• Nomination from a faculty member or department

Funding

• One-year fellowship
• $5, 000 stipend per year

Nominations

• One award per academic year
• Preference given to out-of-state students. In-state students will be considered if there are not any out-of-state applicants
• Preference given to College of Science Master’s degree students in even years
• Preference given to Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Master’s degree students in odd years
• Departments can submit multiple nominations
• Send a letter of recommendation describing the student’s notable academic merit and financial need, if applicable
• Nominations are due by March 1
• For more information, contact the Director of Finance and Administration at (540) 231-6550