Powell Fellowship

Eligibility Requirements

• Master’s and doctoral-level students who are long-term Virginia residents (attended high school in Virginia)
• Must demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA
  
• to the Financial Aid Office
• Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents entering their first year of graduate study

Funding

• $20,000 stipend
• In-state tuition for one year
• Students must pay their own comprehensive fees

Nominations

• Two awards are granted each academic year
• One nomination is allowed per department
• Nominations by a faculty member are to be sent to the Director of Recruiting, Diversity, and Inclusion. Use this link to access the nomination form
  
• Nominations due by 11:59 p.m. March 26

​Please note that faculty are encouraged to nominate prospective students who add to the diversity of the department, such as students who are traditionally underrepresented in your field/discipline. This may include first generation, low income, racial/ethnic minorities, and women in STEM.

For more information, contact Shernita Lee at (540) 231-6529.