Binghamton University offers both general and specialized fellowship opportunities. Fellowship recipients are typically provided with an academic-year stipend plus a full- or partial-tuition scholarship. While recipients must comply with curriculum and academic program expectations, fellowships carry few or no work requirements.
The Clifford D. Clark Graduate Fellowship for Diversity is named for a former president of the University (1975-1990), and is funded by the State University of New York and an endowment fund. Clark Fellowships are awarded based on merit and are designed to recruit and support students who contribute to student body diversity within each Clark Fellow’s individual program.
The Clark Fellowship funding package includes an academic-year stipend, full-tuition scholarship, health insurance, a guaranteed award period assuming satisfactory academic progress, research and travel opportunities and other benefits.
Candidates for a Clark Fellowship must:
For full details, including procedures for nomination, stipend levels, award period and more, visit the Clark Fellowship web page.
The Dr. Bhagwan Gajwani Fellowship, established in 1998 by Dr. Bhagwan Gajwani, has two purposes:
The scholarship is awarded annually to selected graduates of any university in India, with preference given to graduates of Maharaja Sayajirao University, and who are currently residing in India. Applicants must have fulfilled Binghamton University’s admission requirements and be accepted into a master's program in one of the following fields:
The Gajwani Fellowship provides a stipend of $10,000 for the academic year and a full-tuition scholarship, valued at $13,250 for the 2009-10 academic year; $13,760 for MBA students. These are intended to provide the opportunity for full-time graduate work and do not require the recipient to perform any service for the University.
Applicants must complete both the application for Graduate School admission and the Gajwani Fellowship application (pdf, 141kb).
For priority consideration, the Graduate School application and Gajwani Fellowship application should be submitted to the Graduate School by April 21.
In addition to those fellowships made available through the Graduate School, the University also offers fellowships sponsored through the Binghamton University Foundation. Unlike scholarships, fellowships usually award full- or partial-tuition scholarships as well as stipends, and allow graduate students to do research within their departments. Fellowship stipends are paid regularly throughout the academic year. Application, selection and notification of fellowships are made through sponsoring departments.
University Women Graduate Female Scholarship
Established in 2003 by the University Women's Club, this scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, second-year female graduate student who demonstrates academic merit and at least a 3.7 grade-point average. Renewable if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. Application Form (pdf, 26kb)
Elizabeth A. Knapp Scholarship for Adult Women
Established in 1985 by colleagues of Elizabeth A. Knapp to honor her 19 years of service to the University, this scholarship assists non-traditional female students with demonstrated financial need, who have experienced delays pursuing their education. Awarded to women at least 25 years of age admitted to or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, with planned enrollment of at least six credits per semester.
By the spring deadline, applicants must submit a completed Knapp Scholarship Application (doc, 34kb) including essay, to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment (Room SW-109). See the application for full scholarship and deadline information. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the upcoming academic year must also be on file with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment by the application deadline.
Knaphle Scholarship in International Business
Established by Lawrence and Betty Knaphle, this scholarship is awarded to full-time graduate students with academic merit studying international business in the School of Management. International students may be considered.
The Joseph '82 and Sharon Yacura Graduate Fellowship
This scholarship provides need-based funding to a first-year graduate student enrolled in the School of Management, with preference given to students of merit from Broome, Chemung, Schuyler or Seneca counties.
K. Keith Innes Summer Research Grant
This grant provides full funding for summer research using spectroscopy in physical chemistry, chemical physics or other fields of chemistry, in this order of preference. Awarded to a graduate student who has demonstrated exceptional ability, who is not fully funded for summer research and who has received the grant not more than once previously. Selection is made by the chemistry chair in conjunction with the physics chair.
Edgar W. Couper Fellowships
This fellowship was established in 1988 by family and friends in memory of Edgar W. Couper, a successful businessman and community leader who was committed to public education. Awarded to full-time doctoral students in the EdD in Educational Theory and Practice Program, Couper Fellowships are based on high academic standing.
Lyceum Graduate Assistantship
Established in 1997 by the Lyceum board of directors, this assistantship is awarded to a full-time master's student in the School of Education to assist the Lyceum older adult learner program and the Lyceum coordinator. Preference is given to a student with experience working or volunteering in programs with older adults.
Geraldine S. Weil Memorial Fellowship
This fellowship was established in 1986 by John M. Weil in memory of his wife, an elementary school reading teacher who was committed to the development and education of young people. Given to a full-time student in the School of Education master of science in education in reading/language arts program who plans to teach reading in an elementary school.
Marion Clayton Link Endowment in Creative Writing
Established in 1993 by family and friends in honor of Marion Clayton Link's lifetime interest in journalism, this endowment provides support for an exemplary graduate student in the creative writing program.
Budin Assistantship
This assistantship was established by Professor Emeritus Morris and Clara Budin '72 to provide a teaching assistantship and a tuition scholarship for a student studying urban geography and urban planning in the master's program. It is awarded based on academic merit.
Doctoral Research Grant in History
Established in 1991 by alumnus Barry Kramer '67, '72, this grant is awarded annually to a doctoral student in history to support his or her research or writing activity. The recipient must have demonstrated potential for excellence as a scholar and teacher. The historical significance of the research is also taken into consideration.
Joan S. Dubofsky Doctoral Research Grant
Established in 1998 by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Melvyn Dubofsky in memory of his wife, this grant is awarded annually in the spring semester to a doctoral student in history to support his or her research or writing activity. The recipient must have demonstrated potential for excellence as a scholar and teacher.
Craig Squier Memorial Fellowship
This fellowship was established in 1993 in honor of a former outstanding faculty member of the Mathematical Sciences Department and is awarded to a master's- or doctoral-level student in mathematical sciences.
Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation Doctoral Nursing Fellowship
Established in 1999 to benefit Decker School of Nursing doctoral students, this fellowship is awarded to full-time doctoral students with experience and interest in rural nursing practice who are committed to engaging in dissertation research in the Broome County area. Recipients must have high academic achievement; demonstrated potential for excellence as a scholar, teacher and researcher; and a progressive record of continued development in nursing practice and scholarship.
Stephen David Ross Fellowship in Philosophy, Interpretation, and Culture (PIC)
Established by Distinguished Professor Stephen D. Ross, this fellowship is awarded to a graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in the doctoral program in philosophy, interpretation and culture.
George L. Hinman Doctoral Fellowship in Public Policy
Established in honor of a former member of the State Board of Regents who was instrumental in the founding of Harpur College, this fellowship is awarded to a doctoral student in political science.
Marilyn Gaddis Rose Assistantship in Translation Studies
Established by Distinguished Service Professor Marilyn Gaddis Rose, this assistantship is awarded to a graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in translation studies.
