SREB State-Doctoral Scholars Program - Doctoral Award Grant

SREB State-Doctoral Scholars Program - Doctoral Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Board of Control for Southern Regional Education
Amount: US $20,000 - US $60,000
Last Updated: February 21, 2026

Summary

The SREB State-Doctoral Scholars Program offers a Doctoral Award that provides a three-year direct support package, including a $20,000 annual stipend and two years of institutional support. Recipients may also receive up to five years of tuition coverage. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a Ph.D. program at participating institutions within SREB states. This program aims to enhance diversity in doctoral education through financial and professional development support.

Overview

State-Funded Scholars SREB State-Doctoral Scholars Program Doctoral Award Three-to-Five-Year Package The Doctoral Award offers three years of direct program support ($20,000 annual stipend) and two years of institutional support from the scholar’s college, university and/or department. Each recipient also is awarded up to five years of university-covered tuition and fees (unless the institution prohibits a fee waiver). In addition, the program provides professional development support and 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 29 – November 1 Arlington, Virginia

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 GeorgiaLouisianaTo 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.South 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: Been admitted into a Ph.D. program and not begun the second year of doctoral study. Applied to a doctoral program, but have not been notified of admittance by the fellowship application deadline. Only applicants who can provide proof of admittance will be considered for the award.You must be enrolled in or have applied to a participating institution in a participating state listed.A U.S. Citizen or have permanent U.S. residency.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