Graduate Incentive Award (MS Applied Economics)

Graduate Incentive Award (MS Applied Economics) Ongoing

Awarded By: University of Cincinnati

Updated on Nov 18, 2024

Rekha Madi

University Research Analyst

Scholarship Overview

University of Cincinnati’s Graduate Incentive Award (GIA) is a type of funding that the university provides students pursuing a graduate degree to those who are ineligible for a Graduate Assistant Scholarship (GAS). College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) operates on a limited GIA budget. This budget will not increase when tuition is raised. A&S will have to operate under the budget limit and at the same time, make the most use of what budget is there. Graduate enrollment and tuition fee revenue must be supplemented with the use of GIA funds. A&S provides GIA funding for our fellows and interns. For example, tuition fees ranging from 90% to 10% towards the education costs can cover these scholarships but at least some degree of fee revenue, 10% or more, must be realized from tuition fees. GIA scholarships to students who receive little or no financial support will need to bring in higher tuition revenues.

Applicable course, university, and country

Applicable Course

MS Applied Economics

University

University of Cincinnati

Country

United States of America

Scholarship amount details

The Scholarship Covers Partial Amount of Tuition.
Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	? Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from around the world.

Appication Process for this scholarship

Registration requirements for the GIA:

full-time registered for a minimum of 10G (12G required if any UDean-funding is involved)
a part-time registration and reduced GIA scholarship may be requested once all course and credit requirements of the degree program are complete The typical part-time registrations are: o 1G to maintain matriculation, access to UC resources, Student Health Insurance o 5G (half-time registration for a graduate student) to defer repayment of student loans (student should verify requirements with her/his lender) and/or maintain OPERS exemption as a registered student on UC payroll o Various registration requirements that should be considered by graduate students when deciding on a part-time registration are collected for reference: Various Registration Requirements .
Departments can work with their advanced students to minimize registration and the scholarships while considering individual needs. These individual situations need approval from the A&S Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not needs a separate external application.
Scholarship link:
https://www.artsci.uc.edu/content/dam/refresh/artsandsciences-62/mcmicken-main/faculty-staff/business/gradprograms/docs/FY15_GuidelinesForGraduateScholarships_GAS_GIA.pdf
Application Link:
https://www.artsci.uc.edu/content/dam/refresh/artsandsciences-62/mcmicken-main/faculty-staff/business/gradprograms/docs/FY15_GuidelinesForGraduateScholarships_GAS_GIA.pdf
Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Application Form	Required
Academic Transcripts	Required
Personal Statement	Required
Letters of Recommendation	Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume	Required
Financial Documentation	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Application Deadline	Not Available
Email Id	Tara.Smith@uc.edu

Scholarship Eligibility

A&S’ expectations for the awarding of Graduate Incentive Awards (GIA) scholarships are listed below. Students with significant non-GA stipend support are eligible for GIA:

A student receiving a 90% GIA scholarship award will have a fellowship or traineeship of similar value to a 50% FTE GA, processed in UC, Student Accounts/UniverSIS
Interns, placements and fellows, being paid by entities outside of UC, must be approved for GIA scholarship by the A&S Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. The primary purpose of these placements or awards is to meet degree requirements and/or provide needed academic, research, or professional experience. Partially-funded and unfunded students:
Students receiving partial stipend support may qualify for a partial GIA scholarship. Generally, the scholarship award is proportional to the partial stipend. Departments have standard rates of A&S Graduate Scholarship Policy – 3/13/14 pay, most are above the Graduate School’s minimum rates. The departmental standards are the basis for determining full and partial awards. Partial scholarship awards need prior approval from the A&S Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.
4+1 students will receive 2 semesters of 25% GIA scholarship for full-time study following the semester that the BA/BS is conferred. They must meet A&S College Guidelines for 4+1 Program, forthcoming in 14SS.
Other awards of GIA scholarships will be considered on a case-by-case basis to be approved by the A&S Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
IELTS	Required
TOEFL	Required
GRE	Required
GMAT	Required

Exam Name Indicates if exam is required

IELTS Required

TOEFL Required

GRE Required

GMAT Required

iSchoolConnect Rating

4

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto considered for the scholarship. No separate application is required.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time