Masters Grant Program Application

The ASU Graduate Studies announces Masters degree Reality-based Enhanced & Applied Learning (REAL) Grant STUDENT FELLOWSHIP. The ASU Masters Degree Reality-based Enhanced & Applied Learning Grant (REAL) began in the FALL of 2017. This grant includes a student traineeship that is funded by the Federal Department of Education. It is available to African American/Minority or economically disadvantaged (low income) students who are currently enrolled in the Graduate in STEM programs-Nursing, Athletic Training, etc. The major student support objectives of the grant are to: 1. Improve academic success: through the provision of mentors and tutorial services as indicated to promote retention 2. Successful student recruitment and progression, of well-qualified candidates, and supply a more diverse group of nurses to the workforce, and retain students ambitions for those pursuing a graduate degree in the areas of nursing. The intentions of the fellowship are to provide financial assistance to students with educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are in pursuit of full-time STEM graduate programs. Students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.00. Students should also indicate a plan such that the fellowship will increase the student’s ability to take more classes. Students who meet these criteria will be eligible for Fellowships in these graduate STEM areas like Nursing and Athletic Training programs. In consideration of the rigorous nature of the graduate program and availability of classes, full-time pursuit of graduate studies Nursing or Athletic Training may, or may not, comprise a full-time credit hour load during the Summer semester. Each program participant must be a U.S. citizen, (non-citizen national, or foreign national who possesses a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States.) All fellowships are awarded to support academic excellence and relieve financial need so that students can progress through the graduate program in a timely manner. The Fellowships Committee reviews all applications and selects the fellowship awardees. Awardees will be notified of their selection by ASU email or via US mail. This award may affect your financial aid. Should a student be awarded funds for any specific semester and then drop or withdraw from classes, that student’s funding will be rescinded/revoked. The account will be placed ON HOLD until funds have been paid. See your financial aid advisor prior to accepting these funds. (Financial Aid Telephone #: 229-500-4358)

APPLICATION FORM

Directions: Please read the pages of program requirements and instructions. To apply for a fellowship, the student must complete the application form below along with submitting a personal letter of need for the fellowship. The application should be sent to Dr. Charles O. Ochie, Sr., Masters Reality-based Enhanced & Applied Learning (REAL) Activities Director, ASU East Campus – BCB Bldg. “Rm 292”, or scan a copy (with handwritten signatures) to the director’s email at charles.ochie@asurams.edu. A personal letter from the applicant: Masters Reality-based Enhanced & Applied Learning (REAL) Grant Program funds are awarded to facilitate scholastic excellence, relieve financial need, and promote community service and student support for the grant. Please describe how the fellowship will enable you to be successful in the completion of your education in the expected time frame. DEADLINE: The fellowship application deadline for the 2023-2024 academic year is July 15, 2023.

Master Degree Program*
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen*
U.S. Permanent Resident
Work Schedule

In consideration of the rigorous nature of the graduate program and availability of classes, full-time pursuit of graduate studies in nursing may, or may not, comprise a full-time credit hour load during the Summer semester. Each program participant must be a U.S. citizen, (non-citizen national, or foreign national who possesses a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States.)

Current Academic Status

Please be advised that if you are not enrolled in full-time studies, your application will be denied.

TAP program funding*

Please attach Personal Letter of Need below

In the Personal Letter of need, please describe how the fellowship will enable you to be successful in the completion of your education in the expected time frame.

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Student Expectations

1. Must be Enrolled in the Albany State University Graduate Program -- a. Nursing 2. Must be a full-time student at Albany State University – -- a. Completing their Program of Study in a timely manner (2 years). -- b. Submit a Program Assessment Form each semester -- c. Schedule appointment with the Academic Success Coach ---- i. New Applicants [within 1st month] ---- ii. As needed (open) ---- ii. Exiting Applicants 3. No funding support for TAP recipients 4. Nursing Programs -- a. Uninterrupted semester schedules – ex: Research to Thesis Defense -- b. Grant support for Thesis/Scholarly Project – 2 semesters only 5. Maintain a GPA of 3.0. 6. Regularly attend tutorial sessions as needed online and on ASU campus. 7. Attend and participate in all required ASUREAL program meetings. 8. Must demonstrate professional behavior while interacting with other students, staff, faculty, and administrators. 9. Attend scientific meetings and present their research with the assistance of their faculty mentors at one or more local, regional, or national conferences; including the Graduate Research Symposia. 10. Must have a curriculum vitae and “Statement of Goals” in the Grant Coordinator’s office. 11. Updated application each Fall, along with an updated “statement of goals” ***All applicants should carefully review these expectations. Should a student be awarded funds for any specific semester and then drop or withdraw from classes, that student’s funding for those classes will be rescinded. If unable to meet the above-stated expectations, the applicant should not enter or remain in the Albany State University Masters Degree Reality-based Enhanced & Applied Learning (REAL) Grant. **

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