Graduate Incentive Award (MS Finance)

Scholarship Overview

University of Cincinnati‘s Graduate Incentive Award (MS Information Technology) is intended for students pursuing a master’s degree in Information Technology. The fees are usually reduced to some extent. The aim is to encourage talented students to pursue advanced studies in IT and accelerate their career opportunities. At the same time, they are aware of their academic potential and professional motivation.

Applicable course, university, and country

• Master of Science in Finance
• This scholarship is valid for all postgraduate program offer at the university

 

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

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, United Kingdomraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

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 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 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

 

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 undergraduate education 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?
Yearly