SCHOLARSHIP: New Mexico State University, USA Masters Scholarship 2026 |APPLY NOW|
The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology and the JTH Forestry Research Center at New Mexico State University invites applications for a Master of Science (MS) position to assess the social dimensions of post-wildfire reforestation in the southwestern US.
The New Mexico State University Scholarship is a graduate master’s opportunity for USA and international students. This scholarship is fully funded and interested applicants can apply below.
Scholarship Deadline:
3 November 2025
Scholarship Details:
- University Name: New Mexico State University
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Masters
- Award: Full Scholarship and $21,288 stipend
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in the USA
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- An undergraduate degree in the natural or social sciences, studying subjects relevant to this position
- Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders or communities on natural resources topics in the United States
- Familiarity or experience studying or working on forest management or wildfire in the United States is desirable
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficient time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
- To apply, email Dr. Kelly Jones (kwjones@nmsu.edu) with a 2-page resume (CV) and a short cover letter describing how you meet the requirements above.
- Candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and will be accepted until Nov 3, 2025, unless the position is filled before then.
Scholarship Benefits:
- This position will be fully funded for 2 years through a mix of research and teaching assistantships. This position is partially funded through the NSF Transformation Network’s research on wildfires and watersheds.
- The ideal start date is January 2026, but other start dates will be considered up until August 2026.
