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:
Graduate Teaching Assistantship (MSc level)
Research Area:
Improving backyard and small-flock poultry health and biosecurity
Location:
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:
- Submit their application materials including CV and academic transcripts.
- Email applications to sche@umd.edu.
- 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.
