PROMPT Fellowship/Assistantship

Southern Illinois University is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person the the basis of race, national origin, or sex in violation of Title VII.

The PROMPT Program (Proactive Recruitment of Multicultural Professionals for Tomorrow) is an initiative developed by the Graduate School of Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) to increase the number of individuals receiving advanced degrees in the United States from families which have traditionally not had access to the opportunities of higher education and who, through his or her life and/or cultural experiences, have unique and potentially positive contributions to make to the program, the discipline, and in the larger academic community. The Graduate School, in alliance with participating academic departments, will provide financial assistance packages to competitive, admissible students to pursue advanced study at SIUC.

The PROMPT Fellowship/Assistantship offers a two-year financial assistance package with a monthly stipend and a tuition scholarship. The student must commit 20 hours per week in teaching or research activities in academic departments. Recipients are responsible for fees.

Who May Apply for the PROMPT Fellowship/Assistantship?

1. New incoming students who have been unconditionally admitted to either a master’s or doctoral degree program.

2. Applicants with an earned degree(s) from an accredited institution of higher learning. The minimum grade point average (scale 4.0 = A):
   • For a master’s program--3.00 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
   • For a doctoral program--3.25 in prior graduate study.

3. U. S. citizens.

Questions regarding the Graduate Assistantship\Fellowship Office: Contact gaoffice@siu.edu