SREB State-Doctoral Scholars Program - Dissertation Award Grant

SREB State-Doctoral Scholars Program - Dissertation Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Board of Control for Southern Regional Education
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: February 15, 2026

Summary

The SREB State-Doctoral Scholars Program offers a Dissertation Award that includes a one-year stipend of $20,000, university-covered tuition, and a $500 research allowance. It supports scholars attending the annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring conference. Eligible applicants must have completed coursework and defended their dissertation prospectus. This award is available only to students enrolled in participating institutions across the SREB states, promoting diversity and educational advancement in doctoral studies.

Overview

State-Funded Scholars SREB State-Doctoral Scholars Program Dissertation Award One-Year-Package The Dissertation Award offers a one-year, $20,000 stipend, university-covered tuition and fees (unless the institution prohibits a fee waiver), a $500 research allowance, and professional development support. It also covers expenses associated with attending the annual conference (Institute on Teaching and Mentoring). Please see FAQs for additional guidelines. Institute on Teaching and Mentoring October 31 – November 3 New Orleans, Louisiana

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Participating States and eligible institutions in them: Most of the 16 SREB member states participate in the Doctoral Scholars Program. Only the participating SREB states and eligible institutions are listed below. If your state or institution is not listed below please go to the Institutional Partner page.Alabama:Auburn University University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham University of South Alabama Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Tuskegee University University of Alabama in HuntsvilleArkansasArkansas State UniversityUniversity of Central ArkansasUniversity of Arkansas at FayettevilleUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockUniversity of Arkansas at Pine BluffUniversity of Arkansas for Medical ServicesGeorgiaApplicants applying in Georgia must submit verification from the university of in-state residency status. This is not the same as in-state tuition status granted to some out-of-state residents. Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Medical College of Georgia University of GeorgiaKentuckyKentucky funds scholars at the dissertation level. University of Kentucky University of LouisvilleLouisianaTo participate in the SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program, Ph.D.-granting state universities in Louisiana must apply annually to the Louisiana Board of Regents. An interested scholar must contact the graduate dean to determine if the university is participating in the Doctoral Scholars Program and if he/she is eligible to apply at the university to receive the award.MarylandMaryland will fund one dissertation award for 2024-25 Morgan State University University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park University of Maryland, Eastern ShoreSouth CarolinaApplicants applying in South Carolina must submit verification from the university of an in-state residency status. This is not the same as in-state tuition status granted to some out-of-state residents. Clemson University Medical University of South Carolina University of South CarolinaVirginiaApplicants applying in Virginia must submit verification from the university of in-state residency status. This is not the same as in-state tuition status granted to some out-of-state residents. George Mason University James Madison University Old Dominion University University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityWest VirginiaWest Virginia UniversityYou may apply for this award if you have: You may apply for this award if you have completed all coursework and comprehensive/ preliminary exams and have defended (or will defend) the dissertation prospectus successfully before the academic year begins. You must be enrolled in or have applied to a participating institution in a participating state listed on the Participating States and Institutions web page.If denied this year you may re-apply next year. We keep everyone’s application on file for one year. However, you have to notify us early on in the application process if this is the case. We also need updated versions of the following: Application web form (if any contact information has changed). A transcript showing grades from the most recent semester. A short statement that informs us that you are a previous year applicant and that you would like for your application to be considered again.Scholars may only be awarded either the doctoral or dissertation award.

Ineligibility

SREB States that do not currently participate:Delaware Florida Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Texas