Graduate Student News
Olga Radovic, a graduate student, performing with the UConn Symphony Orchestra at von der Mehden Recital Hall
New Position Open: Director of Graduate Student Success
The Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) team of The Graduate School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and creative leader for the position of Director of Graduate Student Success. To view the entire job description, see the list of qualifications, and apply for the position, please visit this page on the UConn Careers website. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on March 26, 2025.
Hagan International Scholarship 2025-2026
The Hagan International Scholarship is a worldwide competitive scholarship for graduate students.
Applicants must not hold U.S. citizenship, must not be over 24 years of age as of the Submittal Deadline, and must have received an acceptance letter for the upcoming fall semester from a college or university located in the U.S.
The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to four consecutive semesters and can be used to obtain a graduate degree or to help pay for the first two years of a professional program.
A Free Workshop provides recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must not hold U.S. citizenship.
- Must not be over 24 years of age as of the Submittal Deadline.
- Must provide a complete copy of applicant’s undergraduate Transcript showing the Award Degree.
- Must have received an acceptance letter for enrollment the upcoming fall semester from a college or university located in the U.S.
- Must be a first-time full-time student in graduate school or post baccalaureate professional program.
- Must be fluent in the English language and must provide a copy of applicant’s English proficiency test results.
- Must provide a Graduation Schedule prepared by the institution and approved by the Department Chair.
- Must contribute toward the cost of applicant’s education by working 240 hours from January 1 to September 1, prior to the start of the fall semester each academic year. Employment and/or paid internships must be performed under supervision for compensation. Work can be full-time or part-time.
- Must provide a copy of parents Financial Statement.
The submittal deadline for this scholarship is March 15, 2025. For more information, see this brochure. Please visit www.hsfmo.org to submit your application and materials. Additional questions can be directed to scholarships@hsfmo.org.
Graduate Student Mentoring: A Mentee’s Guide
Graduate students serve in various roles throughout their time in graduate school. One of these important roles is that of a mentee. As a mentee, graduate students can learn from and connect with various faculty during their degree program. The new webpage, Graduate Student Mentoring: A Mentee’s Guide, outlines best practices for graduate students in their role as mentees at UConn.
Graduate School News from UConn Today
Community, Collaboration, and Preparation
The Graduate School is dedicated to the welfare and progress of its students. We strive to strengthen this through a commitment to the ideas of creating community, promoting collaboration, and addressing your academic, professional, and career preparation. UConn is committed to fostering a diverse and dynamic culture that prepares you to meet the challenges of a changing global society.
The Graduate School leads and coordinates a variety of activities and resources to navigate your pathway through graduate school and to enrich the overall personal and professional experience of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Our vision for training of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars rests on three pillars as outlined in our academic plan.
Community: The Graduate School will enhance the quality of life for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars by nurturing an engaged community of scholars that includes all disciplines and all campuses.
Collaboration: The Graduate School will foster the development of inter-, cross-, multi-, and trans- disciplinary research and teaching programs by removing barriers to cross-departmental, cross-program, and cross-campus graduate and postdoctoral education.
Preparation: The Graduate School will enhance career and professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars through programs designed to enhance discipline-independent, transferable skills. We utilize a framework of three categories to help students and scholars prioritize their activity: Professional Engagement, Career Development, Personal Growth.