Fellow/Assistantships

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Most Master of Science or Doctoral students in the Department of Wood & Paper Science at NC State receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships. Support is contingent on incoming qualifications and satisfactory performance each semester. These assistantships typically include the following package:

  • $20,000 (PhD) per year stipend ($18,000 MS)
  • $ 4,338 in-state tuition per year
  • $12,048.00 out-of-state tuition per year
  • $ 1,835.00 health insurance for the year

This brings the total value of an assistantship package to $38,240.00 per year. 

The Hofmann & Estridge Fellowships:

In addition to the above assistantships, WPS typically awards five Hoffman Fellowships annually. These fellowships provide the nation’s most promising scholars with the education and professional growth opportunities they need to reach their potential. Hofmann Fellows receive a stipend of $25,000 per year plus tuition, student fees and health insurance. Up to $3,000 per year is also available per fellow for professional development (meetings, workshops, travel, research and expenses). All U.S. students applying to WPS’s graduate program are automatically considered for a Hofmann Fellowship.

WPS also offers one Estridge Fellowship each year to support another student. (Info to come)

Advanced Forest Materials Fellowship

To encourage qualified applicants to apply to our new Forest Materials Ph.D. program, WPS is offering financial support for promising U.S. citizens or permanent residents interested in obtaining a doctoral degree in the area of Advanced Forest Biomaterial Products. This premier support package is funded by the USDA and NC State. It includes a $25,000 stipend per year, all tuition fees and health insurance for four years. Travel expenses for a travel abroad research experience is also included. Candidates should be interested in the science involved in the conversion of natural forest resources to advanced materials to meet societal needs. Appropriate student back­grounds include chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, wood and paper science and other scientific areas. Interested applicants should email Dr. Richard Venditti, Director of Graduate Programs, or call him at 919.515-6185 for more program information. For application information, please email Melissa Rabil, Graduate Secretary, or call her at 919.515-3181.

Other Sources of Financial Aid

In general, NC State offers its graduate students a broad range of financial assistance options. You can obtain more information on these resources by visiting the NC State Graduate School or exploring some of the links below:

  • Becoming an N.C. resident can significantly reduce your tuition expenses. Review the procedures for doing this on-line.
  • You may qualify for NC State’s Graduate Student Support Plan, which covers the cost of tuition and health insurance for many students supported by research and teaching assistantships. 
  • The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) can help you identify available scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment. It also provides financial aid counseling.
  • A number of NC State graduate student diversity programs offer special scholarships for qualifying students.

 

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