Funding Your Graduate Education

Internships, Assistantships and Scholarships

Financial Aid
Some students may be eligible for financial aid loans.  Financial aid applications are available in the Student Financial Aid Office, 0210 Beardshear Hall (515-294-2223) or on line at financialaid.iastate.edu.  Deadline for completed financial aid/graduate applications is February 1 for consideration for the next academic year (fall-spring). 

Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships for full-time students are available as teaching assistantships (TA) and research assistantships (RA).  These positions are limited so it is important that you apply for an assistantship early in the year. These assistantships provide a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable experience while providing financial support through the school year.  The assistantships include a medical insurance package through Blue Cross–Blue Shield.  A dental plan is available for an additional fee.  Students may apply for assistantships by submitting a program application and financial aid materials by February 1 for consideration for the next academic year.

The Dwight Ink Graduate Scholarship Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in the Department of Political Science to support applied research in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Political Science.  This scholarship is funded by the generous support of Mr. Dwight Ink, a distinguished ISU alumnus who continues a long and extensive career in government service.  This award has traditionally funded creative component research.

Application Deadline: February 1
Amount: $1,000

Submit a proposal of no more than 7 double-spaced typed pages. The proposal should describe the intended research and should include 4 separate sections. The 4 sections should include discussions of the research question, the research design, the implementation time frame, and the anticipated budget.

Inquiries:
James M. McCormick                               
Department of Political Science                                    
Scholarship Committee                                                
503 Ross Hall                                                                        
Iowa State University                                                           
Ames, IA 50011

OR

Alex Tuckness
Department of Political Science                                  
Public Policy and Administration Program
529 Ross Hall
Iowa State University                                                            
Ames, IA 50011      

The Bob Wessel Honorary MPA Scholarship
The Bob Wessel Honorary MA Scholarship is awarded to an incoming student in the Public Policy and Administration Program who shows promise for an outstanding career in public service. The faculty admissions committee reviews the applications of new MPA students to select the annual winner. The committee reviews the GPA, GRE scores, the transcript analysis, the statement of goals and purpose for the MPA degree and other materials that may be relevant to the scholarship selection.

Application Deadline: February 1
Amount $1000

Inquiries:
Alex Tuckness
Department of Political Science                                  
Public Policy and Administration Program
529 Ross Hall
Iowa State University                                                            
Ames, IA 50011