Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Application to the University by the deadline does not guarantee admission to the University. Some graduate programs may have earlier deadlines. Please check with the academic department. The University reserves the right to revise deadlines without notice.
You may apply up to 14 months before the semester in which you first enroll. Applying early gives you the benefits of early advising and registration. Since deadline dates may change, call the Office of Admissions, 734.487.3400 or 800-GO-TO-EMU, for the most current information.
Scholarship, Fellowship and Financial Assistance Priority Deadlines
Applicants for the first six awards should submit to the Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall, the Financial Assistance Application for Graduate Students Form and requested documentation by the priority deadline dates as noted below. Applications will continue to be accepted after those dates but materials may miss consideration with the applicant pool.
Barton Scholarship (Up to $4,000)
Fall Semester -- new students
Winter Semester -- new students
February 15
October 15
Brenner Scholarship (One award-$500)
Fall Semester only -- current students
February 15
Graduate Assistantships**
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
Spring/Summer
February 15
October 15
March 15/April 15
King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowships
Will be reviewed as files are completed.
February 15
October 15
University Fellowships
(Full-Time - up to $4,000 for acad. year)
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
February 15
October 15
U.S. Citizens or qualified nonresidents must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
March 1
October 15
Undergraduate Symposium Award ($1,000)
Decisions are made following the Undergraduate
Symposium program presentations. See
Symposium Application for further information.
April 1
Deans' Award for Research Excellence
(One award per semester-$250)
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
November 15
March 15
Provost's Medal for Excellence in Graduate Assistantship
Announced at the Graduate Research Fair Awards Ceremony
March 1
*For award deadlines that occur on holidays or weekends, applications will be due in the Graduate School by close of business on the following work day.
**Applications will be accepted until employment positions are filled. G.A. tuition scholarships may be used to pay for Spring classes following completion and prior approval of the Spring Carry-Over Request form available in the Graduate School. Deadline for completion of this form is April 15.
A list of additional endowed departmental or college scholarships for which graduate students may be eligible is available in the Office of Financial Aid, Pierce Hall. If you have questions concerning awards or need any specific applications, please call (487-0042), stop by the Graduate School in 200 Boone Hall.
