Oklahoma State University Master’s Assistantships 2027: Funding and Application Guide
- Study in
- International applicants, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and India; study in the USA
- Levels
- Masters
- Funding
- Specific position not confirmed
- Covers
- Monthly stipend, tuition waiver at 0.50 FTE (not fees), health insurance at 0.25 FTE or more
- Who can apply
- Students admitted to an OSU graduate degree program with a faculty sponsor, GPA 3.00 or above
- Run by
- Oklahoma State University departments and Graduate College
On this page
Oklahoma State University assistantships fund many master’s students at OSU in Stillwater through research and teaching posts. Departments award them, and they usually bring a monthly stipend and a tuition waiver. Nigerian, Ghanaian, Kenyan and Indian applicants can apply, with no nationality limit stated on the pages checked, but you will need an F-1 or J-1 visa and proof of funds. Indian applicants should note that OSU does not accept a three-year bachelor’s degree from India on its own.
Status: specific position not confirmed. OSU’s official pages do not show an ecology master’s research assistantship with a $25,000 yearly stipend or a November 15, 2026 deadline. Ask a faculty member in writing before you rely on them. OSU’s regular admission and assistantship routes remain open to you (checked November 4, 2026).
What an OSU assistantship covers
- Stipend: paid monthly. The Graduate College page gives no amount.
- Tuition: waived on a 0.50 FTE appointment, about 20 hours of work a week. Lower appointments do not qualify. Student fees are not covered.
- Health insurance: listed as a benefit at 0.25 FTE or more.
As one official example, Integrative Biology states a nine-month master’s stipend of $20,542 on its program page and $19,944 on its funding page. Ask the department which figure is current.
Who can apply
- You must be admitted to an OSU degree program and hold a GPA of at least 3.00 to keep the waiver.
- You must enroll in at least 6 graduate credit hours in fall and spring on a 0.50 FTE post.
- You must live in Oklahoma during the appointment.
- Both ecology departments below require a faculty member to accept you.
Key details
| International deadlines | Fall May 1, spring October 1, summer February 1. Programs may set earlier dates, especially for assistantship offers. |
|---|---|
| Integrative Biology, fall | January 15 on the program page. February 1 on the department page, which guarantees assistantship consideration. Use January 15 to be safe. |
| Natural Resource Ecology and Management | The department page states no general application deadline. Ask your faculty contact. |
| Application fee | $75, with no waiver for most international applicants. |
| English scores | TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115 or PTE 53. Programs may ask for more. |
| English exemption | The Graduate College list includes Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and India for applicants with a completed degree from there. |
| Cost without funding | $48,045 estimated for international students in 2026-2027, including $3,157 for health insurance. |
How to apply
- Read faculty research pages in Natural Resource Ecology and Management or Integrative Biology.
- Email faculty whose work fits yours. Ask if they are taking master’s students for fall 2027 and if funding exists.
- Prepare a statement or letter of intent, a CV, three recommendation letters and transcripts. State clearly that you want an assistantship.
- Check test rules. Integrative Biology does not require the GRE. Natural Resource Ecology and Management requires it for full assistantship consideration.
- Submit the Graduate College application and pay the fee.
- After an offer, send the Financial Guarantee form so OSU can issue your I-20 or DS-2019, then follow the visa steps.
Tips before you apply
- Do not send any fee to a person or website that promises this position. Pay only through OSU’s application.
- If you find a named position, get the lab head’s name, the funding source and the deadline in an okstate.edu email.
- Spring 2027 international and Integrative Biology dates have passed. Aim for fall 2027.
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Details are taken from the official Oklahoma State University website, checked on November 4, 2026. Confirm the current rules there before you apply.
