United States · Scholarship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

George Washington Carver Doctoral Fellowship

Named in honor of Iowa State’s first African American student and faculty member, honoring exceptional doctoral scholars from historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEM.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Exceptional academic record in undergraduate or master's studies (GPA >= 3.5)
English language proficiency: English proficiency if applicable
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Carver fellowship personal statement and diversity essay
Recommendation letters: Three letters of academic recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Four-year fellowship providing $30,000 annual stipend, full tuition remission, and travel grant
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: 100% tuition remission

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Iowa State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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