Drexel University Fellowships

Important Info for Graduate Fellowship Applicants (PPT)

FAA-Drexel Fellowship
This program provides fellowships to Ph.D. students interested in study the structural integrity of transport airplanes. Fellows will receive attractive stipend, full tuition remission, and an allowance for professional travel. For more information please contact Dr. Tein-Min Tan.

Research & Teaching Assistantships:
Assistantships in Research & Teaching are provided to qualified students and typically range from $1400 to $2500 per month in stipend and include full tuition waivers. Interested students are encouraged to contact their departmental Graduate Advisors.

Arkema Fellowships in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering:
Arkema (formerly known as ATOFINA Chemicals), is one of the largest producers of chemicals in the world with annual sales of about $6 billion. This fellowship is restricted to U.S. citizens pursuing graduate study in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In addition, Arkema periodically has openings for internships, including a three month summer internship for a Ph.D. student in a topic of mutual interest. Students should contact Holly Burnside at (215) 895-6630 or at hcb23@drexel.edu.

Frederic O. Hess Fellowships:
Applications are being sought by the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department of Drexel University for endowed Graduate Frederic O. Hess Fellowships. Preference will be given to applicants interested in some aspect of combustion. Recipients of these fellowships must have graduated from a recognized U.S. university and will be expected to devote their first academic year at Drexel to study, while the remainder of their fellowship tenure will be split between research and coursework. Recipients must be Ph.D. degree seeking.   Financial support provided by these fellowships currently consists of a 12 month stipend of $18,000 paid at the rate of $1500/month and includes full tuition.  Interested applicants should contact: Dr. N. P. Cernansky

George Hill, Jr. Fellowship:
The George Hill, Jr. Endowed Fellowship, established in 1991,  is awarded to qualified Ph.D. candidates in the College of Engineering.  Recipients will have proven excellence in their undergraduate and graduate careers and be able to demonstrate their potential to achieve academic excellence at the Ph.D. level.  Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in academia. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Anthony Lowman.

Steven Giegerich Scholarship:
Established by the Giegerich family and friends to honor Steven Giegerich, a Drexel student who died in 1984, this renewable scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student in civil engineering who exemplifies kindness, humility, generosity, and a love for work. Preference is given to a resident of Pennsylvania or a student who received his or her undergraduate degree from Wentworth Institute in Boston. Selection is also based on financial need and a willingness by the recipient to make charitable contributions to the scholarship fund once employed full time and in sound financial condition. Selection is made by the dean of the College of Engineering. Interested students are encouraged to contact: Dr. Joseph P. Martin

Mollye and Mitchell Glick Scholarship:
This scholarship was established in 1971 through a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Mollye Glick. It is awarded annually to graduate students in the College of Engineering and/or the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences and is based upon the quality of an individual's work. Selection is made alternately by the dean of the College of Engineering and the head of the Department of Chemistry. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Anthony Lowman.

Koerner Family Fellowship for Doctoral Studies:
Meet the Koerner Family Fellows
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Professor Robert Koerner (Class of 1956 and 1963) and his family.  Over the years, Koerner family members have accumulated four bachelor degrees, two master degrees, and a Ph.D. degree from Drexel; collectively they have been employed and educated at Drexel for 88 years!  The College of Engineering is seeking 5 outstanding individuals (one fellowship for each department) to pursue doctoral studies in all areas of engineering.  The fellowships specify that award recipients must be studying towards a Ph.D. in engineering and should have a high likelihood of seeking an academic career upon graduation.  Fellowships carry a stipend of $2000 per month. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Anthony Lowman.

Joseph S. Mozino Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established through the generosity of Dr. Joseph S. Mozino, Class of 1925, for the recognition of outstanding scholarly and professional achievement on the part of a graduate student in the College of Engineering. It is an annual renewable scholarship, awarded to citizens of Italy, based upon academic achievement and financial need. Preference is given to students who possess an undergraduate degree in engineering. Selection is made by the dean of the College of Engineering and the Graduate Admissions Office. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Anthony Lowman.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship:
This 2005 Graduate Scholarship Program will award graduate scholarships to help students with exceptional promise and demonstrated financial need reach their full potential through education. This scholarship will fund a portion of educational costs including tuition, fees, and living expenses for the length of a Jack Kent Cooke Scholars graduate degree up to six years. Drexel University may nominate up to two students or recent graduates. Interested students are encouraged to visit www.jackkentcookefoundation.org or e-mail Dr. Kenneth Blank in the Office of Research at kenneth.blank@drexel.edu.