The University of Maryland is offering a fully funded graduate teaching assistantship scholarship for home and international students pursuing a Master’s degree (MSc) in Animal and Avian Sciences. This scholarship covers full tuition, living stipends, and additional benefits while providing an opportunity to conduct research in poultry health and biosecurity.

🎓 Scholarship Name: University of Maryland Scholarship 2026
🏛️ Funding Organization: University of Maryland
🎓 Degree Level: Master’s (MSc)
🌍 Eligibility: Home and international students
💰 Scholarship Value: Full tuition coverage, living stipends, health insurance, and research support
📅 Application Deadline: August 31, 2025 

Designation:

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Graduate Teaching Assistantship (MSc level)

Research Area:

Improving backyard and small-flock poultry health and biosecurity

Location:

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University of Maryland, College Park, USA

Eligibility/Qualification:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Bachelor’s degree in animal science, veterinary medicine, or a related field
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience handling livestock, particularly broiler chickens
  • Proficiency in IT or Python programming languages is preferred
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference presentations are advantageous

English Proficiency (for international applicants):

  • IELTS: Overall score of 7 (minimum 7 in Listening, Reading, Writing; 7.5 in Speaking)
  • TOEFL: Total score of 95 (with minimum scores of 24 in Listening, 26 in Reading, 24 in Writing, and 24 in Speaking)

Job Description:

The selected graduate student will work under the supervision of Dr. Sunch Che, Assistant Professor of Poultry Graduate Management. Responsibilities include:

  • Leading research projects on poultry health and biosecurity
  • Developing survey questions using Qualtrics
  • Analyzing data from surveys
  • Creating fact sheets and infographics
  • Preparing manuscripts for publication

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should:

  1. Submit their application materials including CV and academic transcripts.
  2. Email applications to sche@umd.edu.
  3. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Last Date to Apply:

August 31, 2025

This scholarship presents a significant opportunity for aspiring graduate students interested in advancing their studies while contributing to impactful research in poultry science.

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