Applications are open for a fully funded Master’s opportunity at the University of West Georgia in the United States of America (USA).
The University of West Georgia Scholarship provides a graduate teaching assistantship worth $18,000 per year to help cover the cost of tuition and living expenses.
This post will describe the details of the scholarship at the University of West Georgia, its eligibility requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
University of West Georgia Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $18,000 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 4, 2026
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University of West Georgia Masters Scholarship Details:
The Edelman research lab at the University of West Georgia is seeking a highly qualified and motivated M.S. student to join their team this fall.
The focus of the thesis research is to study the distribution, habitat use, and seasonal activity of the bats, particularly the endangered northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), in coastal Alabama.
This project will use acoustic monitoring and habitat assessments to quantify bat activity across seasons and habitats in the Gulf Coastal Plain.
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Requirements for University of West Georgia Masters Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the University of West Georgia Masters Scholarship, you must satisfy the following:
- B.S. in biology, wildlife ecology, or related field with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must meet all eligibility requirements for employment in U.S.
- Strong experience in ecological/wildlife research at the undergraduate or post-baccalaureate level
- Excellent quantitative, writing, and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to spend time at remote locations
- Ability to hike across rough terrain under a variety of weather conditions while hauling heavy equipment
- Orienteering skills including use of maps, compass, and GPS.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 4WD vehicle
- Basic training in GIS, R, and statistics
- Experience with acoustic monitoring, bats, or bioacoustics
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Benefits of University of West Georgia Scholarship 2026
- $1,000 per month from August 2026 through May 2027 ($10,000 total)
- Tuition waiver for Fall/spring semesters (student fees not covered)
- $8,000 per summer for 2027 and 2028 (pending final grant approval)
- Requires medical insurance coverage. If private coverage is not carried, then coverage is available through United Healthcare at the student’s cost.
Roles and Responsibilities of Graduate Assistant
The MS graduate teaching assistant will;
- Deploy and maintain acoustic detectors across remote field sites
- Conduct extensive fieldwork in forested and coastal environments
- Process and analyze bat acoustic data using software
- Manually vet call identifications and manage large datasets
- Conduct vegetation and habitat measurements.
- Assist with GIS-based habitat analyses
- Contribute to reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
How to Apply for University of West Georgia Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the University of West Georgia Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the program webpage.
- E-mail a PDF application containing a short letter of interest, Resume/CV, unofficial transcript, and contact information for two professional references to Dr. Andrew Edelman, aedelman@westga.edu.
- Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Deadline: July 4, 2026
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