WMU School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability: Milton E. and Ruth M. Scherer Fellowship Application Grant

WMU School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability: Milton E. and Ruth M. Scherer Fellowship Application Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: More than US $70,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Milton E. and Ruth M. Scherer Fellowship at WMU supports exceptional students pursuing a master’s degree in geography with a focus on Asia. Awarded over two years, it includes a stipend, tuition remission for 40 credits, travel for research, and the opportunity to present at a national conference. This fellowship exemplifies the values of its namesakes, encouraging academic excellence and dedication to geographic research.

Overview

Milton E. and Ruth M. Scherer Fellowship Application Applicants for this two-year fellowship must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and shall exemplify the values of Milton and Ruth Scherer by demonstrating a strong commitment to completing a master’s degree program in geography with a research focus on Asia (Southwest, South, Southeast and East Asia). Award The fellowship is valued at over $70,000 including: A stipend plus 40 credit hours of tuition remission (up to nine credits in the fall and spring semesters for two years, and up to four credits during intervening summer sessions).One round trip ticket to Asia for in-country research during the summer following the Fellow’s first academic year in the program.Travel to one national conference to present the thesis research.Fellows will work 10 hours weekly as a graduate assistant in teaching, research, or service as a required component of their degree.

Eligibility

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